Production Manager

American Trim•Sidney, OH

30d•Onsite

About The Position

American Trim is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead and direct manufacturing operations. This role is crucial for ensuring production priorities are planned and executed effectively, requiring close collaboration with Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, Procurement, and Shipping/Receiving departments. The ideal candidate will be a visible leader on the manufacturing floor, dedicated to developing supervisors and employees, proactively addressing issues, and balancing immediate production needs with long-term operational objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university, or 2-5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to lead manufacturing teams in a fast-paced production environment.
Ability to set clear expectations and hold teams accountable for performance.
Ability to balance safety, quality, delivery, labor, and production priorities.
Ability to build strong working relationships across departments.
Ability to identify problems, determine root causes, and drive practical solutions.
Ability to communicate effectively with employees, leadership, and internal and external customers.
Ability to develop people while building a positive, performance-focused culture.
Ability to make sound decisions while managing changing production and customer needs.
Solicits and applies customer feedback (internal and external).
Fosters quality focus in others.
Improves processes, products, and services.
Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
Develops alternative solutions.
Works well in group problem-solving situations.
Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views.
Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives.
Understands business implications of decisions.
Displays orientation to profitability.
Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition.
Aligns work with strategic goals.
Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals.
Understands organization's strengths & weaknesses.
Analyzes market and competition.
Identifies external threats and opportunities.
Must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States.
Must successfully complete a drug screening as part of the initial certification process and any required recertification process.

Nice To Haves

Company forklift certification is required.

Responsibilities

Directs and coordinates activities of production department(s) in the processing of materials and manufacturing products to a quality standard that meets the needs of the customer.
Oversees purchasing and the timely delivery of raw materials from suppliers.
Ensures delivery of the product according to customer-established schedules.
Manages assigned Production Department to achieve plant, business unit, and corporate objectives.
Develops production plans, directs production activities, and establishes priorities to ensure optimal use of equipment, smooth product flow, and timely shipment of parts.
Develops a manufacturing plan for future operating periods by forecasting customer needs, considering current inventory levels and labor availability.
Supports the manufacturing process by ordering raw materials and scheduling timely deliveries while maintaining required inventory levels.
Coordinates production activities with procurement, maintenance, and quality control to optimize production and utilization of human resources, machines, and equipment.
Maintains effective communication to expedite the flow of information to all departments, ensuring adequate planning for equipment downtime and maintenance does not negatively impact facility production needs.
Consults with engineering personnel regarding modifications to machines and equipment to improve production and product quality.
Ensures customer satisfaction by communicating changes in manufacturing, shipping, and/or delivery of quality products.
Directs the activities of the Shipping/Receiving Department to ensure proper inventory levels of raw materials and finished goods, and adequate storage for on-time customer delivery.
Compiles, stores, and retrieves production data.
Promotes and enforces the maintenance of safe and healthy working conditions within the facility.
Establishes and maintains excellent labor/management relations.
Oversees fair and consistent application of company policies and procedures in a union-free environment.