Memphis - Production Manager
About The Position
The Production Manager assists the Plant Manager in directing production, distribution, and operations, either personally or through subordinate supervisors. The role oversees manufacturing plans and operations to meet program requirements, employee safety and environmental compliance standards, quality and delivery commitments, production costs, labor-hour and cycle targets, and capital improvement needs. It coordinates production with organizational functions and suppliers, supports workforce development and compliance training, and performs administrative and budget-related activities. The position supervises exempt and/or non-exempt staff, including assigning work, providing training and guidance, conducting performance evaluations, approving paid time off, taking disciplinary action, and interviewing candidates.
Responsibilities
- Implement manufacturing operations business plans covering program requirements, employee safety, environmental compliance, labor hours, production cycles and costs, image, and capital improvements.
- Ensure established cost, quality, and delivery commitments are met.
- Obtain information about the types, quantities, specifications, and delivery dates of ordered products.
- Support development of manufacturing plans covering personnel, materials, subcontracting, facilities, tooling, equipment, and maintenance requirements.
- Coordinate manufacturing activities with other organizational functions and suppliers to optimize production and the use of people, machines, and equipment.
- Compile, store, and retrieve production data and perform related administrative activities and reporting.
- Assist with training employees and ensure they understand and comply with company, government, and customer policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Develop employees to maximize their potential.
- Work with the Plant Manager to establish the budget and review it on an ongoing basis.
- Participate in and contribute to the company safety program.
- Supervise exempt and/or non-exempt staff, including conducting performance evaluations and improvement plans, approving paid time off, assigning or delegating work, providing on-the-job training and guidance, taking disciplinary action, and interviewing candidates for open positions.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package with three medical plans to choose from
- Company-paid dental and vision coverage
- Company-paid life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment policies
- Company-paid long-term disability coverage
- Employee assistance program
- Competitive compensation
- Annual bonus program opportunity
- 401(k) savings plan with company match of 150% on the first 4% deferred
- Two weeks of paid vacation and nine holidays
- Career advancement opportunities
- Ability to purchase company stock
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
