Manager I, Production

Barnhardt Manufacturing Company•Charlotte, NC

16d•Onsite

About The Position

Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of production and operating workers, such as inspectors, precision workers, machine setters and operators, assemblers, fabricators, and plant and system operators in accordance with established practices, processes, regulations, guidelines and standards in a safe and efficient manner.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university, or equivalent; and over two (2) years up to and including four (4) years of experience or training in manufacturing; or any combination of education, experience and training.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in or from situations encountered in the job in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Knowledge of inputs, outputs, raw materials, waste, quality control, costs, and techniques for maximizing the manufacture and distribution of goods.
Knowledge of principles and processes involved in business and organizational planning, coordination, and execution. This includes strategic planning, resource allocation, manpower modeling, leadership techniques, and production methods.
Knowledge of policies and practices involved in personnel/human resource functions. This includes recruitment, selection, training, and promotion regulations and procedures; compensation and benefits packages; labor relations and negotiation strategies; and personnel information systems.
Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
Knowledge of instructional methods and training techniques including learning theory, group and individual teaching techniques.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Word Processing software, Spreadsheet software, Internet software, Electronic Mail software, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software, Labor Management (LMS/TA) software.

Responsibilities

Abide by, enforce and participate in the implementation and ongoing oversight of all company safety standards and regulations.
Drive improvements and enhancements to plant safety programs.
Responsible for the daily management of production processes for the production/manufacturing unit.
Direct and execute daily production requirements.
Monitor, maintain and exceed production standards for efficiencies, material waste and quality.
Execute production schedules to achieve on-time delivery.
Read and analyze charts, work orders, production schedules, and other records and reports to determine production requirements and to evaluate current production estimates and outputs.
Plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals.
Inspect materials, products, or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions.
Observe work and monitor gauges, dials, and other indicators to ensure that operators conform to production or processing standards.
Review activity reports, monitor and optimize operating cost within the department.
Evolve production processes to improve quality, timeliness, consistency, and customer satisfaction.
Drive improvement in product quality and reduction of process scrap/waste.
Manage a team of production associates, including training, on-boarding, scheduling/coordination and performance appraisals.
Conduct employee training in equipment operations or work and safety procedures, or assign employee training to experienced workers.
Keep records of employees' attendance and hours worked.
Incorporate vision and values into day to day activities and behaviors guiding and motivating others.
Represent the production group in discussions and decisions with other departments or business units.
Lead successful implementation of continuous improvement projects.
Communicate and clarify company/department policies and procedures.
Interpret specifications, blueprints, job orders, and company policies and procedures for workers.
Ensures production area housekeeping meets established standards.
Work with other departments and managers to achieve company initiatives and goals.