Production Manager - 2nd Shift

Valence Surface Technologies is a full-service surface finishing company specializing in the commercial aerospace, defense, space and satellite industries. With ten strategically located sites across the United States, Valence provides a start to finish solution from NDT and chemical processing, to paint and sub-assembly.

Summary:

Planning and coordination of all production activities to ensure that the company production targets are met.

Responsibilities:

• Efficiently organizes and prioritizes daily activities to accomplish goals; coordinates and schedules the work within and across departments.
• Demands highest possible quality and excellence in all work processes and individual performance; takes personal ownership to ensure that the team's product is of high quality and without defects.
• Facilitates meetings with the shift and department supervisors and leads at regularly scheduled intervals.
• Assists supervisors and leads in the execution of their duties and in meeting company and facility goals and objectives.
• Leads the activities of shift and department supervisors in the manufacturing process in accordance with work instructions and company policy to ensure a quality product is delivered on time.
• Identifies training needs, manages training programs and encourages and promotes employee development.
• Ensures the appropriate level of accountability for facility goals and objectives at the supervisory level.
• Report general progress of daily production, shipments and problem areas to Operation Manager.
• Completes production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel, establishing priorities, and reporting results of the processing flow on personnel production summaries.
• Enforces and ensures all work areas are maintained and clean by educating and directing personnel on the 6s program.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma required; Bachelor's degree in production management, engineering, or a related field preferred.
• 5 plus years of manufacturing experience.
• Understanding of quality standards and health & safety regulations.
• Knowledge of performance evaluation
• Experience in reporting on key production metrics.
• Proficient in MS Office and ERP software.
• Outstanding communication ability.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
• Strong decision-making skills and a results-driven approach.

Export Compliance Requirement
This position requires access to EAR or ITAR controlled technologies. Applicants are required to be eligible for employment under U.S. export control laws.