3rd Shift Production Manager

Master Finish Co•Grand Rapids, MI

About The Position

The Production Manager is expected to support continual improvement and strengthen Master Finish Company’s plating processes through team building and effective management of operations. The role works with the leadership team to coordinate production priorities and goals, implements applicable ISO 14001 EMS and ISO 9001 QMS policies, and helps ensure production schedules and processes meet customer requirements. The manager leads and develops employees by communicating expectations, assigning and coordinating work, providing training and coaching, addressing personnel issues, and evaluating performance. The role oversees production processes and schedule attainment, including part racking, inspection, tool changeovers, inventory movements, baking operations, and production-area organization. It also handles production reporting and communication with upper management, while upholding PPE requirements and safety practices. The work takes place in a manufacturing plant that may be humid and hot. Closed-toe shoes are required in and around production areas, and general safety procedures must be followed around machinery. The role may require standing, twisting, or bending for 80% or more of a shift and lifting and carrying up to 70 pounds.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
At least 2 years of team lead and/or supervision experience.
Supervision and leadership experience.
Organizational skills.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Team-building, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office programs.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to troubleshoot and identify root causes of problems.
Basic mathematical skills.
Ability to prioritize projects and tasks.
Ability to follow general safety guidelines and procedures when working with and around machinery.
Closed-toe shoes are required in and around production areas.
May require standing, twisting, or bending for 80% or more of the shift.
May require lifting and carrying up to 70 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Inventory handling experience.
Experience in visual inspection.
Fork truck operation experience.

Responsibilities

Support continual improvement and strengthening of plating processes through team building and effective management of operational processes.
Work with the leadership team to coordinate production priorities and goals.
Understand and implement applicable ISO 14001 EMS and ISO 9001 QMS policies and perform internal audits of related policies and procedures.
Participate in applicable team discussions and disciplines in support of the company’s vision.
Understand business financials.
Schedule labor and resources to meet customer demand requirements.
Communicate and interpret policies, processes, and expectations to the team.
Maximize the labor efficiency and productivity of subordinates and processes.
Determine employee work hours and workload assignments, and coordinate team tasks with other leads, shifts, and production priorities.
Educate team members about expectations, hold them accountable for actions and performance, and uphold labor standards.
Motivate, coach, and train employees; resolve personnel issues and conflicts and carry out disciplinary actions in accordance with company policies and core values.
Train, orient, schedule, develop, discipline, and annually measure employee job performance.
Promote employee efficiency and morale through sound management and human-relations practices.
Coordinate onboarding, training, cross-training, and applicable record keeping for team members.
Understand and confirm compliance with production processes.
Ensure schedule attainment and accurate completion of all work on the shift.
Oversee accurate and efficient part racking, inspection, tool changeovers, inventory movements, baking operations, and production-area organization.
Assist with material movement, racking, and inspection of parts.
Hold or attend daily production meetings and attend weekly management meetings.
Complete necessary reports, forms, and maintenance requests; communicate production issues and report applicable production successes and failures daily.
Communicate with upper management to discuss problems, propose solutions, and receive direction and input.
Uphold PPE requirements and hold personnel accountable for safety negligence or unsafe activity.
Fulfill other duties as requested by the supervisor.