Production Manager

Polo Custom Products • Monticello, IA

5h

About The Position

Directs activities of all production areas in an efficient manner for the desired quality and quantity of work.

Requirements

• High School or equivalent.
• Minimum of five (5) years in manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of written communication formats, business English and composition.
• Provides training to develop knowledge skills and abilities of operators.
• Knowledge of QA manual.
• Strong communication, leadership, and self-motivational skills.
• Organized, responsible, punctual, and self-disciplined.
• Knowledge of hand tools, machine functions, and test gauges. Dexterity in using hand tools.
• Knowledge of all safety procedures and housekeeping practices.
• Ability to maintain highly confidential information.
• Ability to work beyond regular shift if necessary.
• Knowledge of operations and equipment and ability to make minor corrections when necessary.
• Basic math and reading skills.
• Close visual work on the computer for long periods of time.
• Ability to read, write and communicate 100% of the time via phone, e-mail or in person to internal and external customers
• Moves frequently about the facility walking, bending, stooping, climbing and reaching.
• Able to remain in a stationary position standing or sitting 50% of the time.
• Occasionally lifts/and or carries objects about the facility up to 35 lbs. or with the proper equipment.
• Exposed to shop elements such as noise, odors and fumes.

Nice To Haves

• Engineering degree a plus but not required.
• Two (2) years leadership or equivalent (preferred but not required).

Responsibilities

• Serves as a positive role model consistent with Polo’s corporate culture at all times.
• Monitors activities of all personnel and operations in departments. Establishes priorities (goals) for individual task assignments within the department.
• Ensures high quality products are produced by teams efficiently and effectively.
• Complies, supports, and enforces all policies and procedures in regards to safety, quality, quantity and housekeeping standards.
• Directs with respect to quality, production volume, cost, and meeting production schedules and delivery dates.
• Confers with other department managers to maintain and meet work schedules.
• Works with Resource Manager closely on staffing needs.
• Assures that machinery, equipment and facilities are properly maintained. Makes recommendations for new equipment and/or attachment accessories.
• Maintains good associate relations and takes proper measures if disciplinary action is needed.
• Adheres to good manufacturing practices.
• Assures efficient and economical utilization of materials, improvement of methods, and elimination of non-value added practices within the departments.
• Establishes goals for production in association with other department managers.
• Reviews shop product alerts and justifies for changes when needed.
• Notifies maintenance department of recurring equipment malfunctions and corrective actions taken, and quality problems or supplies needed.
• Conducts regular monthly meetings with departments to review production goals and quality problems and conveys management concerns and/or accomplishments.
• Conducts performance evaluations for associates during orientation period and annually with input from Support, as well as recommends pay increases within company policy.
• Participates in daily meetings and other project meetings.
• Sets an example of high performance and is team oriented.
• Ensures that external and internal customers’ needs are met.
• Travels to seminars or off site facilities when necessary.
• Responsible for a clean and orderly production area.

What This Job Offers

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