Production Manager- Beltsville Maryland

DISTRICT PHOTO INC•College Park, MD

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About The Position

The Production Manager coordinates the production of merchandise to provide outstanding customer service and contribute to company profitability through efficient, high-quality, and safe daily operations. The role leads one or more departments in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment; manages front-line supervisors and operators; and supports employees’ career development through planning, feedback, coaching, and performance management. The manager is responsible for production scheduling, staffing and recruitment, training and development, performance management, quality inspections, and continuous improvement. The role also develops and implements strategic and tactical objectives, monitors operational performance, addresses workflow issues, and coordinates across functions to meet standards, budgets, delivery dates, and customer-service expectations. It includes maintaining business-partner relationships, supporting customer visits, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and safety practices. The position works under little supervision on regular duties and may implement changes independently, consulting as needed. Flexibility to cover other shifts and possibly other departments is required, as is willingness to travel to trade shows, other facilities, and vendors. Working conditions involve significant walking, bending, and standing, as well as reaching, pulling, pushing, gripping, and grabbing; the role must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

At least five years of experience managing others in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
Self-starter able to execute initiatives with minimal guidance and accomplish stated goals.
Proven ability to lead and motivate employees through consistent, effective, and fair methods.
Success in training, developing, and directing staff.
Demonstrated strategic decision-making and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to build relationships at various levels and influence decisions.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform the physical activities listed in the working conditions.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a business-related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Responsibilities

Lead and be accountable for one or more departments in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment focused on efficiency, quality, and safety.
Develop leadership capabilities throughout the production organization and manage front-line supervisors and operators.
Attend daily production meetings, report issues that could delay delivery, and recommend and implement continuous improvements.
Recruit new and replacement employees with HR support; maintain a motivated workforce and develop employees.
Work with supervisors to manage absences and sickness.
Collaborate with peers to support success across production lines.
Provide input and advice on capital expenditure decisions.
Identify training and development needs across departments and manage staff performance.
Participate in external customer visits as needed and help ensure visits run smoothly.
Manage production scheduling for the assigned area.
Cover other shifts and potentially other department areas when needed.
Travel to trade shows, other company facilities, vendors, and other locations as required.
Develop and implement strategic and tactical objectives supporting company goals, budgets, and customer-service initiatives.
Troubleshoot workflow and operational issues and take corrective action to meet standards, budgets, and customer-service levels.
Conduct regular spot inspections of finished goods, identify quality issues and root causes, and implement corrective actions.
Develop best practices and performance standards to drive key performance indicators.
Use data and resources to identify operational opportunities and develop improvement methods and procedures.
Ensure effective cross-functional communication to resolve issues and accomplish goals.
Adjust and communicate plans, goals, actions, staffing, inventory, or priorities in response to changing situations, acting as a change agent.
Provide leadership and developmental opportunities for direct reports in training, performance management, motivation, and leadership skills.
Develop and maintain relationships with current and future business partners.
Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, local, and organizational laws, regulations, guidelines, best practices, and safety and health requirements.