Production Manager

Hendrickson • Mount Vernon, MO

25d

About The Position

The Production Manager is responsible for all manufacturing operations. Performance is measured primarily by customer service, on-time delivery, lead times, manufacturing costs, safety, quality, and housekeeping. The role manages manufacturing processes and resources, develops the shop-floor supervisory team, supports logistics, and directs operations to help control plant inventory. The Production Manager also recommends capacity adjustments, including equipment and staffing levels, to the Plant Manager.

The position is based in an office/administrative work environment with adequate lighting and ventilation and temperature control through air conditioning and heating. Physical demands include constant sitting and grasping; occasional driving, grasping, and pinching; and minimal standing, walking, bending, squatting, kneeling, climbing, and reaching. The role may require lifting up to 5 pounds, carrying up to 5 pounds approximately 25 feet, and pushing or pulling 10 pounds of force for 1–5 feet.

Hendrickson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to the protected characteristics listed in the posting. Duties may change without notice at management’s sole discretion.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; preferably in Business, Operations, Industrial Management, or Engineering.
• At least five years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably metal fabricating or assembly.
• Experience in direct manufacturing supervision.
• Experience leading successful employee-involvement efforts.
• Familiarity with manufacturing concepts such as KANBAN, MRPII, Constraint Management, and Total Predictive Maintenance.
• Knowledge of OSHA and other safety regulations.

Nice To Haves

• MBA preferred but not required.
• Competence in union avoidance and coaching or developing subordinates is a plus.
• Skill in assisting the HR function is a positive.

Responsibilities

• Manage manufacturing processes and achieve performance targets for on-time delivery, lead times, manufacturing costs, safety, quality, and housekeeping.
• Manage and develop the shop-floor supervisory team (MOS Playbook).
• Manage labor and equipment resources.
• Support logistical activities to optimize manufacturing performance.
• Direct manufacturing operations to assist in controlling plant inventory levels.
• Recommend capacity adjustments to the Plant Manager, including equipment and staffing levels.
• Design and carry out safety programs, including training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager