2nd shift Production Manager

YK Solutions•Pinellas Park, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Manager oversees production orders and schedules to ensure production goals are met. The role organizes assigned work, supervises and assists employees in their daily performance, anticipates and resolves production and personnel issues, maintains housekeeping, and enforces safe work practices. The manager will work with the General Manager to build the second shift and has supervisory responsibilities. This is a permanent, on-site position in Pinellas Park, Florida, with a stated salary of $52,000–$60,000 per year, exempt with no overtime. The company is a plating manufacturer that prioritizes quality and offers a family-oriented workplace focused on building a cohesive core group. Working conditions include occasional exposure to shop elements such as noise, dust, odors, and fumes, and frequent wet or humid conditions near heated cleaning and plating tanks containing caustic and acidic solutions. The role may involve exposure to moving mechanical parts, airborne particles, and heat. Plant noise is high, and hearing protection is required. Safety equipment is required as needed on the shop floor. Computer and standard office equipment are also used. Required attire includes steel-toed boots, long pants, and a T-shirt; clothing must not be offensive or have holes, rips, or tears.

Requirements

Electroplating experience.
High school graduate or equivalent.
Five to ten years of industry or related experience.
At least two years of management experience.
Hazwopper training and a forklift license.
Hands-on factory-floor management experience.
Leadership skills to direct employees toward production goals.
Good organizational skills and ability to give clear instructions.
Familiarity with plating specifications and the company specification library.
Working knowledge of the company's plating process characteristics and limitations.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and drawings.
Ability to interact professionally with customers and coworkers.
Written and verbal communication skills.
Familiarity with departmental production methods and machinery.
Ability to motivate, influence, and train people.
Attention to detail.
Communication, teamwork, active listening, and strong decision-making skills.
Customer service skills and ability to remain composed in stressful situations.
Ability to maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Ability to manage multiple jobs simultaneously.
Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
Ability to work independently without supervision.

Nice To Haves

CEF preferred.
Hazardous waste training preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage the production schedule, set work schedules, and hire employees to meet production goals.
Develop training schedules for new employees and evaluate worker performance, including directing employees to appropriate positions to increase productivity.
Maintain departmental employee records, including attendance and performance evaluations.
Implement continuous improvement activities, such as quality improvement teams, to reduce scrap and increase productivity.
Develop, maintain, and adjust job routers.
Conduct and distribute disciplinary actions to employees.
Prepare production, safety, and other reports for upper management.
Establish department objectives and goals to improve production and achieve business targets.
Anticipate and resolve production and personnel problems to minimize effects on production.
Maintain good housekeeping and enforce safe work practices.
Work with the General Manager to build the second shift.
Perform other assigned duties and responsibilities.