Production Manager - Medley, FL

Pella Windows & Doors•Medley, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Manager manages all manufacturing activities in assigned plant(s) and directly supervises Department Managers, with an emphasis on mentoring, training, and development. The role supports plant objectives, programs, and policies and performs assignments for the Plant Manager to help produce high-quality Pella products at the best possible cost, on time, safely, and in alignment with the company’s management philosophy. The Production Manager supports customer satisfaction, safety, quality, cost reduction, customer service, waste reduction, and material-yield objectives. The position helps maintain plant safety and quality standards; develops and administers training for Department Managers; fosters teamwork and continuous improvement; supports budgeting and strategic planning; and develops Department Managers through selection, performance evaluation, and development plans. The role manages 6–12 subordinate supervisors, who supervise a total of 20–40 plant employees, and is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the unit. Supervisory duties include interviewing, hiring, training, work assignment and direction, performance appraisal, rewards and discipline, and addressing complaints and problems.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university, plus four years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals, and to present information effectively and respond to questions from groups.
Ability to apply mathematical concepts including probability, statistical inference, geometry, trigonometry, fractions, percentages, ratios, proportions, rates, and graphs.
Ability to solve practical problems involving concrete variables and limited standardization, and interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or scheduled instructions.
Computer skills in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Excellent human relations and team-building skills.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including regularly standing, walking, and talking or hearing; occasional sitting, handling objects, reaching, climbing or balancing, and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; and occasionally lifting or moving up to 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Identify, develop, and implement programs, policies, and procedures supporting internal and external customer satisfaction.
Ensure adherence to safety rules and plant safety objectives; train employees in general and department-specific safety, safe work habits, machine operation, and maintenance.
Conduct routine plant housekeeping and safety inspections, encourage employee safety suggestions, enforce safety and housekeeping rules, and apply disciplinary action as needed.
Support plant quality standards and corporate quality policy through projects, programs, procedures, employee instruction, and training tools; inform employees of issues identified in audits and inspections.
Develop and administer orientation and managerial training for Department Managers, including personnel policy, coaching and counseling, and continuous improvement techniques.
Mentor Department Managers and facilitate teamwork among managers and hourly employees within and between shifts; provide counseling and training, recognize achievement, support timely evaluations, and help maintain acceptable absenteeism.
Support programs, policies, and procedures for customer satisfaction, quality, cost reduction, customer service, waste reduction, and material yield.
Identify ways to maximize material yield and educate Department Managers and employees about its importance to profitability.
Assist with annual plant budgeting and strategic planning to drive cost productivity.
Help achieve plant manufacturing-cost objectives and educate employees on responsible ways to reduce manufacturing costs.
Work with Plant Managers and Continuous Improvement Managers to identify improvement projects and teams, direct and support those teams, and train managers in continuous-improvement events and follow-up methods.
Participate in interviewing candidates for Department Manager positions; mentor selected managers, evaluate their performance, and implement development plans.
Direct, coordinate, and evaluate the work of subordinate supervisors and their teams.
Interview, hire, and train employees; plan, assign, and direct work; appraise performance; reward and discipline employees; address complaints; and resolve problems.