Production Manager

Role and Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Establish daily, weekly and monthly objectives and communicate them to employees.
• Manage the workflow by assigning responsibilities and preparing schedules.
• Guide and coach employees, maximizing their productivity and engagement.
• Oversee safe use of equipment and schedule regular maintenance.
• Perform verification of production output according to specifications
• Prepare reports on performance and progress and present them to senior managers.
• Detect issues in efficiency and suggest improvements.
• Consult new employees on how to safely use machinery and follow procedures.
• Ensure strict adherence to safety guidelines and company standards.
• Manage performance and disciplinary issues.
• Ensure daily / weekly and monthly goals are achieved.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• HS Diploma required. Associates degree or higher a plus.
• Technical or manufacturing training strongly recommended.
• Experience production planning is essential.
• Minimum of 7 years of manufacturing experience required.
• 5+ years of experience in a leadership role within manufacturing required.

Behavioral Skills

• Excellent communication and teambuilding skills
• Work independently while following instructions and guidelines.
• Able to work in a fast paced, sometimes extremely demanding environment with inflexible deadlines.

Technical Skills

• Demonstrated ability to apply Production Planning and Scheduling skills.
• Proficiency in the MS Office Suite, including strong MS Excel skills.
• Experience with ERP and MRP systems required. NetSuite experience a plus.
• Experience operating machinery and tools.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to move about freely throughout the facility.
• Ability to use a computer, keyboard, and mouse.
• Ability to work both in an office and production environment.