Production Manager (Conversion)

AIRTECH INTERNATIONAL INC•Huntington Beach, CA

8d•$75,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Manager oversees all aspects of the conversion department, including work schedules, inventory accuracy, and factory cleanliness, and assists with special projects. The manager supervises department personnel and operations, plans and monitors production, addresses delays, supports quality and process improvement, and coordinates with other departments to meet production and shipping schedules. The role also includes hiring recommendations, employee orientation and safety training, performance reviews, and maintaining employee relations and workplace safety.

Requirements

At least three years of experience as a lead or supervisor.
Solid mathematical skills.
Intermediate computer skills and strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Good interpersonal skills for working with other departments and vendor representatives.
Excellent planning, scheduling, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Flexible scheduling capability.
Exceptional attention to detail while maintaining a big-picture perspective.
Ability to work effectively, efficiently, and independently and follow through on assignments with minimal direction and supervision.
Must pass yearly forklift certification testing.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in business or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Experience in manufacturing engineering, budgeting, lean manufacturing, and project management.
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics Navision and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

Promote teamwork among assigned personnel to achieve department objectives.
Create or review the daily production schedule, assign work and personnel for the shift, and calculate production efficiencies.
Supervise and direct personnel in accordance with sound operating principles and company policies and procedures.
Lead, plan, and oversee projects, ensuring timely completion and reporting within budget.
Anticipate and address causes of operational delays to meet shipping and production schedules; notify customer service and production planning of delays, estimate resumption times, and prepare reports.
Contact engineering and maintenance for repair work and advise production planning as needed.
Attend planning meetings as required to facilitate production schedules.
Review the quality assurance hold area, authorize rework or scrapping when appropriate, and implement root-cause analysis to prevent quality issues.
Investigate operations that are not meeting cost standards and apply corrective measures with appropriate personnel.
Interview applicants and recommend candidates for department positions.
Conduct new-hire orientation and shift safety training with the designated department trainer.
Apply company employee-relations policies when working with employees.
Maintain department housekeeping and inventory accuracy.
Conduct probationary reviews with management present, complete employee performance reviews, and recommend retention, transfer, or termination decisions.
Maintain current annual forklift certification and notify the manager of potential safety hazards.
Perform other duties as required by management.
Assist with special projects as required.