3rd Shift Production Manager

Master Finish Co•Grand Rapids, MI

About The Position

The Production Manager supports continual improvement and strengthening of Master Finish Company’s plating processes through team building, effective management of operations, and coordination with the leadership team on production priorities and goals. The role implements applicable ISO 14001 EMS and ISO 9001 QMS policies and procedures, including conducting internal audits, and contributes to company teams and discussions. The manager schedules labor and resources to meet customer demand; leads, trains, coaches, develops, and evaluates employees; and oversees production processes and shift schedule attainment. The position ensures efficient and accurate handling of production activities, including part racking, inspection, tool changeovers, inventory movements, baking operations, and organization of production areas. It also completes required reporting, communicates production results and issues to the team and upper management, and enforces PPE and other safety requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
Minimum of 2 years of team lead and/or supervision experience.
Supervision and leadership experience.
Organizational skills.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Team-building, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office programs.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to troubleshoot and identify root causes of problems.
Basic mathematical skills.
Ability to prioritize projects and tasks.
Ability to understand business financials.

Nice To Haves

Inventory handling experience.
Experience in visual inspection.
Fork truck operation experience.

Responsibilities

Implement applicable ISO 14001 EMS and ISO 9001 QMS policies and procedures, and perform internal audits.
Participate in team discussions and disciplines that support the company’s vision.
Schedule labor and resources to meet customer demand requirements.
Communicate policies, processes, and expectations to team members and hold them accountable for performance and labor standards.
Assign work hours, workloads, and tasks in coordination with other leads, shifts, and production priorities.
Motivate, coach, train, orient, develop, schedule, and discipline employees; measure job performance annually.
Resolve personnel issues and conflicts professionally and in accordance with company policies and core values.
Organize onboarding, ongoing training, cross-training, and applicable training records.
Confirm compliance with production processes and ensure shift schedule attainment and accurate completion of work.
Oversee efficient and accurate part racking, inspection, tool changeovers, inventory movements, baking operations, and production-area organization.
Assist with material movement, part racking, and inspection.
Hold or attend daily production meetings and attend weekly management meetings.
Complete required reports, forms, and maintenance requests; communicate issues and share daily production successes and failures with the team.
Communicate with upper management about problems, proposed solutions, and production updates, and receive direction and input.
Uphold PPE requirements and hold personnel accountable for safety negligence or unsafe activity.
Fulfill other duties as requested by the supervisor.