Production Manager

IPG • Freedom, WI

6d

About The Position

The Production Manager manages daily plant operations and provides leadership and direction to ensure safety, quality, and productivity goals are achieved. The role oversees department supervisors and helps develop and execute plans to meet the site’s business goals, improve operations, and support assigned certification goals. It manages labor and capital resources, budgets, resource scheduling, and planned equipment maintenance while working collaboratively with site leadership, other departments, company contacts, and external contacts.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in a supervisor or manager role.
• Proficiency with computer-based skills, including Microsoft Office Suite and web-based technologies.
• Demonstrated manufacturing project-management and continuous-improvement skills, including a fundamental understanding of Lean Six Sigma and IPS.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including active listening.
• Ability to manage a heavy workload in a busy manufacturing environment and complete projects within assigned deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• A B.S. in Engineering, Business Administration, or another applicable technical discipline is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee department supervisors’ on-the-job duties, including assigning workloads, overseeing quality, and supporting employee safety and health.
• Identify, develop, and prioritize manufacturing plans to achieve service, quality, and productivity goals, including continuous improvement and waste-reduction projects.
• Implement and sustain IPS performance metrics and help move plant activities toward assigned certification goals.
• Develop employee commitment and ownership to drive continuous improvement projects while adhering to safety and quality system requirements.
• Establish a vision for assigned areas that complements site and corporate vision, and optimize technology to improve performance, service, and quality.
• Manage labor and capital resources, systems, and methods to meet business needs while balancing labor and expense budgets.
• Schedule resources to support efficient operations and planned equipment maintenance.
• Participate as a key member of the site leadership team and interact openly with other departments.
• Interact with company personnel and external contacts.
• Assist in developing and executing the annual performance plan to achieve site business goals.
• Perform related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed