Production Manager

Production Manager (OSB MILL) Lanett, AL

Responsibilities:

· Review processing schedules or production orders to make decisions concerning manufacturing requirements, staffing requirements, work procedures, and duty assignments, considering headcount, budgetary limitations, and time constraints.

• Direct and coordinate production and labor to improve margins.
• Develop or implement production tracking or quality control systems, analyze production, quality control, and other operational reports to identify production problems.
• Mentor assigned personnel to promote efficiency and build leadership and team skills.
• Direct process improvements in the work area to enhance efficiency.
• Communicate effectively with team members to minimize miscommunications.
• Coordinate with other senior staff on personnel, safety, finance, and purchasing issues to enhance all functional areas.
• Lead by example.

· Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the General Manager.

Requirements:

· Demonstrated success in leading a manufacturing production team with at least 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.

• BS or BA diploma or equivalent experience.
• Strong leadership and experience in developing supervisors.
• Ability to work as part of a team and contribute to team value.
• Experience in developing methods or procedures to enhance efficiency and improve margins.
• Ability to define and communicate expectations and hold people accountable.
• Set performance standards and monitor individual and team performance.

· Train others to gain efficiency and increase production levels.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Demonstrated success in leading a manufacturing organization as an OSB Production Manager.

• Mentoring, coaching, and leading others.
• Directing others to complete tasks successfully.
• Listening for understanding.
• People and team-building skills.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Leading with a focus on safety.
• Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships and maintaining them over time.

· Analyzing data to make informed operational decisions.

Compensation and Benefits:

· Benefits starting Day 1.

• Competitive starting pay.
• On-the-job training.
• A culture that promotes from within.
• Medical.
• Dental.
• Vision.
• 401k with company match.
• Life Insurance.
• Disability Insurance.

· Paid vacations and holidays.