Production Manager

This position is responsible for managing a production floor and providing oversight of production lines and the Supervisors/Work Leaders reporting directly to meet daily production budgets/goals in accordance with safety, quality, and productivity standards for each line. In addition, the position oversees Parts/Skin Departments and works directly with the Materials/Stock Room and needed floor transactions, Yard Lift Truck Drivers/Material Handlers, and yard workers.

Responsibilities:

• Provides leadership to the Production floor by promoting individual team member respect and fairness as well as assuring high safety standards, desired quality and productivity expectations.

• Key responsibilities include the direct supervision of production, direct labor, and manufacturing-related personnel during the fabrication and assembly of various aluminum trailers.

• Position also provides key support for the line supervisors and workers by helping remove and eliminate daily roadblocks that may hinder success, and functions as an efficient problem solver.

• Works with Owner to support production planning, scheduling, and sequencing of line build schedules while assessing daily material, assembly, and finish plans for production staff (staff line layout); identifies potential issues on work orders and works with Weld Shop Supervisor, Product Development, Sales and Design Teams to resolve any issues.

• Must focus on the upcoming production schedule with a keen focus on needed parts, assemblies, and kits to assure a smooth build process that is not hindered by roadblocks.

• Must assure that work orders are printed out in advance for Skin, Parts & Production Lines.

• Manages the employee schedule to ensure adequate labor is available to meet production targets. Maintains and seeks to improve efficiencies.

• Trouble shoots issues on the Production floor; identifies roadblocks and seeks the involvement of available resources to establish appropriate solutions.

• Serves as the main line of communication between Production Supervisors and the Company Owner

• Manages the performance of production staff by setting expectations and goals; ensures that employees are provided both positive and constructive feedback in a timely manner.

• Ensures compliance with company policies, laws, and regulations, and best practices.

• Ensures a positive work environment that is clean, organized, and respectful.

• Works closely with Purchasing and Material Handlers to ensure materials are available.

• Coordinates with Operations to ensure shipping needs are being met.

• Works safely by following all safety policies and wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). Ensures employees are held to a high expectation of safety.

• Ensures that the finished product meets quality expectations. Strives for the highest level of quality and understands the need for continuous improvement; supports the concept of “good enough is never good enough”.

• Effectively multi-tasks production issues and avoids spending too much time on one issue, where multiple issues deserve equal attention. Must utilize available resources to get things done and remain in command of all production activities.

• Performs other related tasks as may be assigned.