Production Manager

Trex•Little Rock, AR

15h•Onsite

About The Position

When you work at Trex, you’re helping to grow and enhance a true original. You join a company that boldly launched an entire industry… and still leads the way. We are looking for a Production Manager to coordinate and direct manufacturing shift supervisors and plant personnel to support manufacturing operations at the production site. This role is a key member of our Operations team. Our Operations team is guided by 5 beliefs: We put people first We all operate on the same page We own it We are always tuned for success We make dynamic decisions It’s how we started and how we continue to lead the industry – finding intersections of opportunity and hard work, digging in, and digging deep. The result is progress, both for the company and for the people building their careers here. If you are values-driven and share our beliefs, if you are willing to hold yourself and others accountable to the highest standards, then Trex is a place you can call home.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 3-5 years of supervisory experience in a related manufacturing environment or a minimum of 5 years of manufacturing experience at Trex or in a related manufacturing environment with 2 years supervisory experience.
A career path that includes major production area work, supervision of staff positions and supervisory manufacturing positions.
Effective oral and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills.
A hands-on, technically proficient orientation.
Knowledgeable in financial measures of manufacturing and company performance, including budgeting, standard costing, inventory transactions, distribution costs and the P&L and balance sheets.
Demonstrated leadership abilities in a self-directed team manufacturing environment.
Analytical Skills: Analyzes data from a wide variety of sources and interprets the implications to the business. Communicates recommendations based on sound logical judgment.
Continuous Improvement: Provides high quality products and services that meet the needs of the business. Commits to continuous development and fosters an environment that enables the most efficient and effective work processes.
Dealing with Ambiguity: Can effectively cope with change; can shift gears comfortably; can decide and act without having the total picture; is not upset when things are up in the air; does not have to finish things before moving on; can comfortably manage risk and uncertainty.
Priority Setting: Spends his/her time and the time of others on what is important; quickly zeroes in on the critical few and puts the trivial many aside; can quickly sense what will help or hinder accomplishing a goal; eliminates roadblocks; creates focus.
Decision Quality: Makes good decisions (without considering how much time it takes) based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment; most of his/her solutions turn out to be correct and accurate when judged over time; is sought out by others for advice and solutions.

Responsibilities

Implement and maintain safety programs designed to assure safe working conditions and eliminate lost time due to accidents. Keeps safety awareness high and assures that all employees are aware that safety is the company’s number one priority. Comply with legal requirements in all areas such as personnel administration, product liability and environment protection.
Develops production plans consistent with the budget and manufacturing standards set for each product. Continuously evaluate contingencies and variations that may require a revision of production plans and schedules. Maintain an active and effective cost savings program in the Manufacturing area.
Supervise the activities of manufacturing to ensure performance meets or exceeds the budgeted parameters in terms of volume/cost, material loss, cost of purchases and distribution. Control production costs consistent with the annual budgets for plant direct labor and overhead (conversion cost). Establish and use production standards for each manufacturing operation for the purpose of maximizing production efficiency.
Ensure products manufactured and distributed meet established specifications for dimension, length, material composition, strength, and appearance.
Manage site inventory levels and assure accuracy of PKG and Reclaim. Utilize Kanban system to effectively manage Raw Material and Packaged Goods consumption.
Select, train, and motivate a competent staff of Supervisors, Team Leads and Assistant Team Leads to ensure an efficient production operation. Ensure that training and development activities address identified needs. Actively manage production to foster innovation and continuous improvement through all levels of the organization. Ensure bench strength in all positions to provide immediate succession into key positions.
Supervises: Directly: 4 Shift Supervisors. Indirectly: Group Leads and Process Technicians.