2nd Shift Production Manager

Polo Custom Products•Monticello, IA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Directs activities across all production areas to achieve the desired quality and quantity of work efficiently. The Production Manager oversees personnel and operations, sets priorities and production goals, supports staffing, maintains production schedules, and ensures compliance with safety, quality, quantity, housekeeping, and good manufacturing practices. The position works with other department managers and the Resource Manager, supports associate development and performance management, and helps maintain equipment, facilities, and efficient production methods. The role supervises assistant supervisors and production technicians and may travel to seminars or off-site facilities when necessary. This is a night-shift position scheduled for 40 hours per week, Monday through Thursday, 4:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. Occasional additional Friday hours may be required to support team operations during overtime.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of five years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Strong communication, leadership, and self-motivational skills.
Knowledge of written communication formats, business English, and composition.
Knowledge of the QA manual.
Organized, responsible, punctual, and self-disciplined.
Knowledge of hand tools, machine functions, and test gauges, with dexterity in using hand tools.
Knowledge of safety procedures and housekeeping practices.
Ability to maintain highly confidential information.
Knowledge of operations and equipment, and ability to make minor corrections when necessary.
Basic math and reading skills.
Ability to read, write, and communicate via phone, email, or in person with internal and external customers.
Ability to work beyond the regular shift when necessary.
Ability to perform close visual computer work for extended periods; move frequently around the facility, including walking, bending, stooping, climbing, and reaching; remain standing or sitting for 50% of the time; and occasionally lift or carry objects up to 35 pounds or use proper equipment.
Ability to work in a shop environment exposed to noise, odors, and fumes.

Nice To Haves

Engineering degree.
Two years of leadership experience or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Serve as a positive role model consistent with the company’s corporate culture.
Monitor personnel and departmental operations and establish priorities and goals for individual task assignments.
Ensure teams produce high-quality products efficiently and effectively.
Comply with, support, and enforce safety, quality, quantity, and housekeeping policies and procedures.
Direct production with regard to quality, volume, cost, schedules, and delivery dates.
Coordinate with other department managers to maintain work schedules and establish production goals.
Work closely with the Resource Manager on staffing needs.
Ensure machinery, equipment, and facilities are properly maintained; recommend new equipment or accessories as appropriate.
Maintain associate relations and take appropriate disciplinary measures when needed.
Adhere to good manufacturing practices.
Promote efficient and economical use of materials, improve methods, and eliminate non-value-added practices.
Review shop product alerts and justify changes when needed.
Notify maintenance of recurring equipment malfunctions, corrective actions, quality problems, and supply needs.
Conduct monthly departmental meetings to review production goals and quality problems and communicate management concerns and accomplishments.
Conduct associate performance evaluations during orientation and annually, with input from Support, and recommend pay increases within company policy.
Participate in daily and project meetings.
Set an example of high performance and teamwork.
Perform other duties as assigned and ensure internal and external customer needs are met.
Travel to seminars or off-site facilities when necessary.
Maintain a clean and orderly production area.
Train operators to develop their knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Work beyond the regular shift when necessary.