Memphis - Production Manager

Stella Jones•Memphis, TN

18d

About The Position

The Production Manager assists the Plant Manager in directing production, distribution, and operations, either personally or through subordinate supervisors. The position oversees manufacturing plans and operations to meet program requirements, safety and environmental standards, quality and delivery commitments, and production cost targets. It also supports budgeting, employee development, compliance, and the effective use of personnel, machines, and equipment. The role includes supervising exempt and/or non-exempt staff. Management duties include conducting performance evaluations and improvement plans, approving paid time off, assigning or delegating work, providing on-the-job training and guidance, taking disciplinary action, and interviewing candidates for open positions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Responsibilities

Implement manufacturing operations business plans covering program requirements, employee safety, environmental compliance, image, labor hours, cycle, production costs, and capital improvements.
Ensure established cost, quality, and delivery commitments are met.
Obtain information about the types, quantities, specifications, and delivery dates of products ordered.
Provide guidance in developing manufacturing plans, including personnel and material requirements, subcontracting, facility needs, tooling and equipment needs, and maintenance requirements.
Coordinate manufacturing activities with other organizational functions and suppliers to optimize production and use of personnel, machines, and equipment.
Perform administrative activities for effective operations management, including compiling, storing, and retrieving production data for reports.
Assist with training and ensure assigned employees understand and comply with company, government, and customer policies, procedures, and regulations.
Develop employees to maximize their potential.
Work with the Plant Manager to establish the budget and review it on an ongoing basis.
Participate and contribute to the company safety program.
Supervise exempt and/or non-exempt staff, including conducting performance evaluations and improvement plans, approving PTO, assigning or delegating work, providing on-the-job training and guidance, taking disciplinary action, and interviewing candidates for open positions.
Perform other related duties as assigned.