Production Manager

AGC Heat Transfer•Fairview, OR

6d•$90,000 - $100,000

About The Position

The Production Manager assists the Plant Manager by coordinating the activities of employees within the production facility. The Production Manager will oversee the daily plant operations of the Fairview plant, including training and mentoring of plant supervisors as well as coordinate activities internal to the plant and outside the organization (suppliers and customers) to meet production requirements. This role utilizes knowledge of equipment, policies, procedures and specifications to maintain production schedules and ensures that the team adheres to all standards and performance requirements including quality, delivery, and above all safety.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
2-3 years of supervisor experience
General knowledge of KPI development
Prior plant production scheduling would be a plus.
Prior team building, coaching, mentoring and performance development experience
Able to use Lean Production best practices (5S, Waste reduction, etc.) to drive continuous improvement.
Experience with production/manufacturing in area of responsibility
Knowledge of SOP’s and processes with Computer skills including Microsoft
Regularly required to stand, walk and move throughout the facility for extended periods.
Use of hands and arms to operate computers, review documents and interact with production equipment controls.
Ability to see, hear, and communicate effectively to monitor production activities, provide instructions and ensure safety compliance.
Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling or reaching to observe equipment, review workstations or participate in process improvement activities.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and support the daily work schedule of the plant
Develop processes and performance standards for the supervisor team
Define KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) for each department
Work and align all plant departments within the company’s (both production and support) overall business goals.
Close competence gaps by training/ coaching and using Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and Job Instructions (JIB’s).
Generate quality documentation.
Control of quality, deviations, and productivity together with Plant Manager.
Focus on waste elimination and process improvements.
Drive meetings with department supervisors.
Develop and maintain production schedules for the plant operation to meet lead times.
Lead problem solving exercises when issues arise within production.
Facilitate reviews and job development of plant supervisors.
Would fill in for Plant manager duties when out of plant.
Other specifically assigned tasks where needed by the Company.
All other duties assigned.