Production Manager

Polyglass • Woodway, TX

5d

About The Position

The Production Manager oversees daily plant operations to achieve production goals while maintaining or exceeding company quality standards. The role promotes adherence to the company's quality management system and ensures compliance with applicable health, safety, and environmental requirements. The Production Manager partners with MRP to develop and maintain production schedules, coordinates with Customer Service on scheduling and customer requirements, and trains and develops employees to support productivity, efficiency, and KPIs.

The position manages production workforce allocation, inventory records for in-process raw materials, production supply requisitions, and PPE ordering and inventory. It verifies production data and its timely entry into company systems, participates in daily production meetings, and provides operational updates and input on challenges and corrective or preventive actions. The Production Manager provides 24/7 plant support by phone and covers for Shift Supervisors during scheduled vacations and as needed.

The role requires initiative, sound judgment, adaptability, strong communication and organizational skills, accountability, and the ability to lead and motivate teams. It reports to the Plant Superintendent, with additional reporting to the Plant Manager.

Requirements

• Previous manufacturing experience.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Two years of industry experience or an equivalent combination of related training and experience.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently, and willing to take initiative.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, planning, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Adaptability and the ability to respond effectively to changing workplace demands.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to evaluate alternative solutions, anticipate consequences, manage timelines, establish priorities, and understand critical paths.
• Persistence, accountability, professionalism, tact, and diplomacy.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to motivate teams toward production goals.
• Proactive approach to identifying potential problems, opportunities, and operational challenges.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Promote and support the company's quality management system, including its philosophy, quality statement, quality manual, and production procedures.
• Ensure compliance with applicable corporate, federal, state, and local health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Partner with MRP to develop and maintain weekly and monthly production schedules.
• Train and develop production employees to maximize productivity, efficiency, and KPIs.
• Oversee daily plant operations to achieve production goals while maintaining or exceeding company quality standards.
• Provide 24/7 plant support and remain available by phone for operational needs.
• Manage counts of in-process raw materials and maintain accurate inventory records.
• Generate requisitions for production supplies and oversee ordering and inventory of employee PPE.
• Verify production data and ensure accurate, timely entry into company computer systems.
• Participate in daily production meetings and provide updates on production-line status, operational challenges, root causes, and corrective or preventive actions.
• Manage workforce allocation and manpower utilization to meet production demands.
• Cover for Shift Supervisors during scheduled vacations and as needed.
• Coordinate with MRP and Customer Service regarding production scheduling and customer requirements.

Benefits

• Affordable healthcare, including a free health plan option and additional plans with premiums below industry averages.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match of up to 6%.
• Tuition reimbursement of up to 100%.
• Student loan assistance.
• Paid time off.
• 10 paid holidays.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Gym membership reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED