Manager, Production

AAON, Inc. • Longview, TX

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Job Summary: Manages the strategic activities and vision of a high functioning area in terms of performance and productivity. Develops and implements improvements in production methods. Participates in budget preparation for production expenses and capital investment requests. Administers company policies in assigned department. Essential Responsibilities/Activities: Leads strategic initiatives and vision for a high-performing department to enhance performance and productivity. Drives the development and implementation of improvements in production methods for increased efficiency. Contributes to budget preparation for production expenses and capital investment requests. Administers and enforces company policies within the assigned area. Monitors operations and trigger corrective actions Commits to plant safety procedures Stays up to date with latest production management best practices and concepts Requirements: Proven work experience as a plant manager, or equivelant Proven managerial experience Adequate knowledge of business and management principles (budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation and human resources) Familiarity with industry standard equipment and technical expertise Be knowledgeable of safety, quality, productivity, demand creation, inventory and stewardship processes Computer literacy Ability to create accountability and to lead by example Strong team building, decision-making and people management skills BS degree in Production Management, Operations, or related field OR 6 to 8 years experience in manufacturing, production, supply chain, or related area. Prior work experience with Lean Manufacturing processes Physical Demands: Lift up to 50 lbs. Ability to stand comfortably for prolonged periods of time, as much as 95% of the work day. Climbing Stooping Ability for occasional travel as the job may require visiting customers and project sites. Work environment: While performing the duties of this job the employee will work in a manufacturing facility and regularly be exposed to: Humidity, loud noises, dirt Varying temperatures Sheet Metal Forklift traffic Disclaimer: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at a time with or without notice. This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional functions. The company reserves the right to revise this job description at any time. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship. At AAON, we are driven by a commitment to innovation and sustainability. Since 1988, we have been at the forefront of the HVAC industry, providing cutting-edge solutions for commercial and industrial indoor environments. Our dedication to designing and manufacturing highly configurable equipment ensures that we meet the exact needs of our clients, delivering unparalleled efficiency, performance, and long-term value. Join us in our mission to create a cleaner and more sustainable future.

Requirements

• Proven work experience as a plant manager, or equivelant
• Proven managerial experience
• Adequate knowledge of business and management principles (budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation and human resources)
• Familiarity with industry standard equipment and technical expertise
• Be knowledgeable of safety, quality, productivity, demand creation, inventory and stewardship processes
• Computer literacy
• Ability to create accountability and to lead by example
• Strong team building, decision-making and people management skills
• BS degree in Production Management, Operations, or related field OR 6 to 8 years experience in manufacturing, production, supply chain, or related area.
• Prior work experience with Lean Manufacturing processes
• Lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand comfortably for prolonged periods of time, as much as 95% of the work day.
• Climbing
• Stooping
• Ability for occasional travel as the job may require visiting customers and project sites.

Responsibilities

• Leads strategic initiatives and vision for a high-performing department to enhance performance and productivity.
• Drives the development and implementation of improvements in production methods for increased efficiency.
• Contributes to budget preparation for production expenses and capital investment requests.
• Administers and enforces company policies within the assigned area.
• Monitors operations and trigger corrective actions
• Commits to plant safety procedures
• Stays up to date with latest production management best practices and concepts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager