Manager, Production

Samuel, Son & Co. • Tucson, AZ

6h

About The Position

This role is responsible for overseeing production operations, ensuring priorities of safety, quality, and productivity are maintained. The Manager, Production will role model safe work habits, prioritize and schedule department activities to meet on-time delivery, and collaborate with Production Leaders to increase throughput, flow, and capacity. This position involves evaluating and implementing process improvements to enhance productivity, quality, and profitability, while also strategizing to optimize production processes and minimize disruptions. The Manager will collaborate with the operations team to identify cost-saving opportunities and demonstrate a strong understanding of the organization's mission and strategies. Continuous Improvement activities and participation in company-wide strategic planning are key. The role also involves upholding company policies and values, sharing information openly, tracking plant KPIs, and making sound financial decisions regarding expenditures. Additionally, the Manager will lead production-related capital projects, develop manufacturing plans, and establish procedures for quality standards. This role directly leads production leaders and manufacturing weld trainers. The position also includes responsibilities related to fleet management, ensuring CDL driver compliance with regulations, managing audits and inspections, planning transportation of goods, and managing facilities maintenance. Other duties as required.

Requirements

• Ability to work will in a fast paced environment to meet team expectations.
• Ability to understand and abide by all safety rules and regulations to perform the job.
• Must have a basic understanding of computers.
• Completion of post-secondary education, with a major in Business Administration or Mechanical or Industrial Engineering preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience,
• Minimum of 5 years of production management experience; manufacturing facility preferred.
• Experience managing in a job-shop or discrete manufacturing environment within the metal forming industry preferred.
• A working understanding of business systems and manufacturing practices.
• Experience with identifying and implementing process improvement.
• Teamwork & Collaboration.
• Excellent communication and time management skills.
• Proficiency with Windows-based computer applications (i.e. MS Office applications).

Nice To Haves

• Completion of post-secondary education, with a major in Business Administration or Mechanical or Industrial Engineering preferred
• manufacturing facility preferred
• Experience managing in a job-shop or discrete manufacturing environment within the metal forming industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure priorities of Safety, Quality, and Productivity are maintained at the forefront of all activities.
• Role model and ensure company safety policies are adhered to and all department personnel and visitors utilize safe work habits.
• Prioritize and schedule department to ensure on-time delivery of product. Also, ensure shipping schedules are met utilizing given resources and communicating with involved departments throughout the process.
• Responsible for increasing throughput, flow and capacity in assigned areas, in conjunction with Production Leaders.
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement improvements in methods and processes to increase productivity, quality, profitability and a demand driven manufacturing plant.
• Strategize and optimize production processes to ensure on-time delivery while minimizing disruptions and enhancing efficiency.
• Collaborate with the operations team to identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising safety or quality.
• Displays a good understanding of key aspects of the organization’s mission and strategies; can convey this information so that it is relatable to direct reports.
• Actively involved in Continuous Improvement activities and actively participate in company-wide strategic planning and implementation.
• Provide leadership in the upholding of Samuel Policies and Values.
• Shares information and viewpoints openly and directly with others, both written and verbal.
• Track and diagnose plant KPI’s to meet the goals of the division (Productivity, Scrap, Returns, etc.)
• Collects and understands important data used for financial metrics drawing accurate conclusions from information; makes sound decisions regarding expenditures.
• Lead and manage production related capital projects required to maintain the plant and/or operations from initiation of capital funds request to completion of the project.
• Develop the manufacturing plan and establish procedures for maintaining high standards of manufacturing operations to ensure that products conform to established customer and company quality standards.
• Directly leads production leaders and manufacturing weld trainers.
• Develop and implement comprehensive fleet management strategies to optimize vehicle performance and cost-effectiveness.
• Manage fleet vehicle programs.
• Ensure all CDL drivers adhere to federal, state, and local regulations, including licensing, certifications and hours of service.
• Manage regular audits and inspections to verify compliance with safety protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Plan, schedule and execute the efficient transportation of goods, materials, and personnel, optimizing routes for time and cost savings.
• Collaborate with other departments to streamline logistics processes and enhance overall operational efficiency.
• Manage facilities maintenance, including building repairs, security, and cleanliness.
• Other duties as required.

Benefits

• countless opportunities for our team members to develop and grow in their careers
• empower them to make decisions on the job
• be a part of driving positive change – within our organization and in the communities where we live and work
• dynamic, supportive and welcoming workplace

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree