Production Manager

Ameron Pole Products•Newton, IA

20d•Onsite

About The Position

Arcosa Wind Towers, Inc., a manufacturer of structural wind towers in North America, is seeking Production Managers for its Newton, Iowa location. The Production Manager plans and directs production activities and staff, supports a positive safety culture, and leads the manufacturing team to achieve quality and timely production. The position oversees plant performance, coordinates manufacturing activities with departmental managers, establishes performance measures and targets, and helps develop employees and succession talent. The role is full-time, Monday through Friday, with mandatory overtime potentially required, including weekends. The plant operates three shifts and frequently has weekend shifts. The position may require coverage beyond normal hours, shifts, and on weekends or holidays, as well as infrequent travel, including operating a company vehicle. The work environment includes plant, warehouse, production and non-production areas, and plant grounds; employees may encounter high or low temperatures and loud manufacturing-plant noise. This is a safety-sensitive role.

Requirements

Five years of progressive experience in a key leadership or management role.
Proficient ability to read, write, and speak English.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience with Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Ability to tolerate high and low temperatures and loud noises typical of a manufacturing plant.
May be required to provide work or maintenance coverage beyond normal hours or shifts, including weekends and holidays; mandatory overtime may be required.
May be required to travel infrequently, including operating a company vehicle.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Three years of knowledge of welding, assembly, or paint preferred.
Working knowledge of principles and applications associated with manufacturing operations, maintenance, engineering, and budgeting or expense management strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental legal and company standards, emphasizing safety as a top priority.
Monitor overall plant production and quality performance by developing and reviewing reports and metrics.
Coordinate plant activities through planning with departmental managers to achieve manufacturing objectives in a timely and cost-effective manner.
Develop systems and set performance targets and measures for the plant and direct reports; review progress toward targets.
Train, instruct, and direct employees’ work activities; identify succession role requirements and high-potential talent, and actively train key talent.
Monitor the production schedule to accomplish manufacturing goals.
Model high ethical standards, treat employees and coworkers with dignity and respect, and foster a positive, engaging culture.
Exercise independent judgment.
Fill in as needed to meet production goals.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Observe safety practices, follow safety rules and procedures, and participate in safety committees and initiatives as assigned.
Activate the potential of employees, care for customers, optimize operations, integrate sustainability into daily practices and long-term strategy, and promote a results-driven culture aligned with long-term value creation.