Production Manager

Carlisle Construction Materials • Senatobia, MS

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible for overseeing the manufacturing of product and assisting with improvement projects while reducing operating cost. Ability to produce a product safely that meets production specifications and customer expectations. Strong leadership skills, and the application of Lean Manufacturing principles. Must be able to effectively assign duties, coach and develop employee’s abilities, train, evaluate and discipline subordinate employees in a fair, consistent, and non-confrontational manner.

Requirements

• Knowledge of processes and products
• Product cost structure
• Spreadsheet, word processing, presentation software, SAP, SFIS, Wonderware & e-mail
• Operations research/process flow & scheduling
• Human relations/psychology
• Government regulations - OSHA, EPA, FLSA, ADA, Workmen's comp, unemployment, FMLA. etc.
• Company policies & procedures
• Financial justification procedures (ACE process)
• Financial accounting
• Quality system literacy and quality assurance basics including SPC
• Procedures including payroll, productivity, job evaluation and posting, SFIS safety
• Performance appraisal system
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma
• Must have at least 5-7 years of production management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Six Sigma and Lean background is a plus.
• Experience should include interacting with a variety of personal levels and work teams and should exhibit the ability to simultaneously handle multiple projects and priorities.
• Associates Degree or 3-5 years related manufacturing experience.
• 3 Years Plus Supervisory Expertise.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 5-7 years of production management experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Leadership is required to coach and develop not only direct reports but to accomplish the same both directly and indirectly for hourly positions.
• Training needs are continually reviewed and programs identified and implemented to address needs.
• As weaknesses within the production group are identified, strategies are developed in order to strengthen the critical positions.
• Performance appraisals are conducted for the direct report positions and will review all the hourly positions as well.
• Staffing requirements are established as schedule changes warrant and are continually re-evaluated to accommodate changes in the business climate.
• Participate in a variety of meetings and problem-solving groups to ensure they are properly resourced and effectively run.
• Develop all team members to be adept problem solvers, utilizing the COS lean tools and methodologies.
• Continually interface with departmental personnel, as well as supporting departments, to ensure that a team-building atmosphere is being enhanced and fostered at all levels and positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree