Production Manager

MPD INC•Chanute, KS

About The Position

Direct, supervise, and coordinate the activities of all production departments in processing materials and manufacturing products to design specifications for KSI.

Requirements

Associates degree, or equivalent, from a two-year college or technical school.
5-7 years experience in production environment.
Good PC skills with windows environment.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Must possess excellent written and oral abilities.
Must be self- motivated and company oriented.
Must be able to collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
Able to make intelligent decisions based on information available.
Must be flexible and organized to adapt to changes on short notice due to schedule changes, part shortages, and absenteeism.
Interact with all levels of staff and senior management.

Responsibilities

Study production schedules and estimate employee hour requirements to insure sufficient capacity is available in each production department
Interface with Quality Assurance to resolve product issues
Pull Customer Service units into production for repair as demand necessitates, and capacity allows
Random inspection of products to verify conformance to specifications
Interpret design specifications, blueprints, and job orders to determine production process ability
Adjust production schedule to meet demands dictated by customer request, shortage of parts, and incapacity of equipment or lack of documentation
Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product
Suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of department
Initiate or suggest plans to motivate employees to achieve work goals
Direct Maintenance dept. on duties above and beyond daily maintenance of the facility
Perform activities of employees supervised
Perform any and all duties as assigned
Attend and participate in weekly staff meeting conducted by the President of the company
Conduct weekly supervisor meetings to share and exchange information
Submit a Bi-weekly report to the Operations Manager on the detailed activities of the production areas
Review and authorize purchase of equipment and tools requested by Production and Maintenance
Coordinate the Operational Services activities and ensure alignment with meeting the demands for internal and external customers
Work with ME/IE department to develop and implement process improvements
Work with ME/IE department on workflow improvements
Work with ME/IE department to specify, for purchase, production equipment and tools
Oversee the cleanliness and organization of the production areas
Oversee and ensure that all safety rules and regulations are strictly adhered to

Benefits

Benefits are available on the first day of employment.
Company-sponsored life and short-term disability insurance.
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
Health Savings Account when paired with a high deductible medical plan.
401k retirement savings plan with an employer match of up to 4%.
100% employee-owned company through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) after meeting eligibility requirements.
Paid time off, including Vacation, Personal or Discretionary (Sick), and ten (10) paid company holidays.
Tuition reimbursement for pre-approved courses.
Climate-controlled work environment.
Consistent weekday schedules provide exceptional work-life balance.