Production Manager

MAPEI • Woodway, TX

5d

About The Position

The Production Manager oversees daily plant operations to achieve production goals while maintaining or exceeding company quality standards. The role supports the company’s quality management system and ensures compliance with applicable health, safety, and environmental regulations. It works closely with MRP and Customer Service to plan production and meet customer requirements, and provides plant support around the clock by phone as operational needs arise.

The manager develops production employees, oversees workforce allocation, inventory and production data, and participates in daily production meetings to address line status and operational challenges. The position reports to the Plant Superintendent, with additional reporting to the Plant Manager.

Requirements

• Previous manufacturing experience.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Two years of industry experience or an equivalent combination of related training and experience.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently, and willing to take initiative.
• Strong problem-solving skills, using logic and sound judgment.
• Adaptability in response to changing workplace demands.
• Ability to encourage constructive discussions and evaluate alternative solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong decision-making skills, including anticipating consequences and maintaining a big-picture perspective.
• Persistence and accountability in completing assignments and achieving objectives.
• Ability to build positive working relationships through professionalism, tact, and diplomacy.
• Effective planning, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Willingness to accept responsibility and accountability for decisions and actions.
• Leadership skills and the ability to motivate teams toward production goals.
• Proactive in identifying potential problems, opportunities, and operational challenges.
• Ability to manage timelines, establish priorities, and understand critical paths.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Promote and support the company’s quality management system by adhering to its philosophy, quality statement, quality manual, and production procedures.
• Ensure compliance with applicable corporate, federal, state, and local health, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Partner with MRP to develop and maintain weekly and monthly production schedules.
• Train and develop production employees to maximize productivity, efficiency, and KPIs.
• Oversee daily plant operations to achieve production goals while maintaining or exceeding quality standards.
• Provide 24/7 plant support and remain available by phone to address operational needs.
• Manage counts of in-process raw materials and maintain accurate inventory records.
• Generate requisitions for production supplies and oversee ordering and inventory of employee PPE.
• Verify production data and ensure accurate, timely entry into company computer systems.
• Participate in daily production meetings, providing updates on production line status, challenges, root causes, and corrective or preventative actions.
• Manage workforce allocation and manpower utilization to meet production demands.
• Cover for Shift Supervisors during scheduled vacations and as needed.
• Communicate and collaborate with MRP and Customer Service regarding production schedules and customer requirements.

Benefits

• Affordable healthcare, including a free health plan option and additional plan premiums described as significantly below industry averages.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching up to 6%.
• Tuition reimbursement of up to 100%.
• Student loan assistance.
• Paid time off.
• 10 paid holidays.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Gym membership reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED