Production Manager

Job Description

Role And Responsibilities This person must have a strong understanding of production machinery and is responsible for assisting the Plant Manager to ensure our company produces on-time quality parts for our customers.

The essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assist Plant Manager in organizing and managing day-to-day activities for plant operations.
• Coordinate with Plant Manager in resolving plant issues in a timely manner.
• Provide training and guidance to workers to meet performance standards in a safe working environment.
• Maintain proper documentation for all plant related activities.
• Ensure materials, supplies, and equipment are readily available for workers to carry out production processes.
• Assist Plant Manager in maintaining a clean and organizing manufacturing facility.
• Schedule routine inspection and maintenance of plant equipment and machinery.
• Review and sort work orders from the front office for accuracy.
• Distribute work orders to production staff and machine operators at the beginning and end of the work shift.
• Coordinate with Shipping and Receiving department to ensure completed parts are ready for shipment.
• Coordinate and track work schedules with Plant Manager to ensure daily production targets are achieved.
• Perform other duties that may be assigned by the Plant Manager.

Qualifications And Education Requirements

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be willing to learn and improve to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• High School diploma or GED required. Adequate work experience may be substituted in lieu of diploma or GED.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a production management role.
• Willingness to learn and follow written or oral work instructions from the Plant Manager.

Preferred Skills

• Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Previous machine operating experience in a manufacturing facility.
• Familiarity of various manufacturing tools and machinery including but not limited to facers, lathes, CNC’s, and other mechanical machinery.
• Bilingual language skills in English and Spanish.
• Ability to work well with others, be organized and detail-oriented.
• Willingness to work in shifts that may include early or late hours, weekends, or overtime if necessary.