Production Manager II

Jetstream of Houston•Coeur d'Alene, ID

About The Position

Ground Force Worldwide, a manufacturer of mining and construction equipment, seeks a Production Manager to drive operational excellence by maximizing production, ensuring quality, controlling costs, and fostering a safe, efficient environment. The position focuses on optimizing effective, efficient, and repeatable production processes, as well as maintaining compliance with safety and environmental responsibilities. The manager monitors progress against metrics, timelines, and procedures, recommends corrective measures, and continually improves production and facility operations. The role directs daily plant operations and production planning, leads and develops staff, manages budgets and expenses, ensures product quality and regulatory compliance, analyzes operations for improvement opportunities, and prepares reports and strategic initiatives aligned with company goals. Employees are expected to communicate professionally and respectfully, prioritize on-time, high-quality work, and maintain excellent communication with supervisors and engineers. This is a drug-free workplace and requires pre-employment testing.

Requirements

Ability to motivate, direct, and develop teams and foster a positive environment.
Ability to communicate expectations clearly, present information, and collaborate across organizational levels.
Problem-solving and decision-making skills, including analyzing issues, identifying root causes, and making timely decisions.
Strategic thinking and ability to plan for future growth and operational excellence.
Adaptability in response to technological changes and unexpected challenges.
Conflict resolution skills and ability to manage disagreements and foster collaboration.
Deep understanding of manufacturing and operations, including production processes, equipment, and technology.
Knowledge of budgeting, cost control, and resource allocation.
Ability to implement and maintain quality standards.
Ability to ensure regulatory compliance, including OSHA requirements, and maintain a safe workplace.
Must complete pre-employment testing.

Responsibilities

Direct daily operations, plan production schedules, allocate resources, and monitor processes to maximize output and efficiency.
Recruit, train, schedule, and motivate plant staff; manage employee relations and address grievances.
Create and manage budgets, track expenses, and implement cost-reduction strategies.
Ensure product quality meets standards and enforce adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations.
Analyze data, identify inefficiencies, and implement strategies to improve processes and productivity.
Prepare reports for senior management, align plant goals with company strategy, and drive strategic initiatives.
Monitor production progress against established metrics, timelines, and procedures; recommend corrective measures.
Maintain effective communication with supervisors and engineers and interact professionally and respectfully with colleagues.