Production Manager - Night Shift

Royal Switchgear Manufacturing•Bessemer, AL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Take your next career step at Royal Switchgear Manufacturing Company with a US based team that is developing responsive solutions for an evolving grid. RSMC is a leader in engineering, designing, and manufacturing critical componentry for electrical substations and the broader grid. Our pride lies in our long-standing partnership with utilities companies, the reliability of our products, and the technical and hands-on capabilities of our team. The Night Shift Production Manager is responsible for executing production plans, managing operations, and driving performance on night shift. This role partners across departments to meet production goals, improve productivity, and support a culture of continuous improvement.

Requirements

High School diploma/GED required.
Minimum of 7- years of manufacturing management experience, managing and developing people
Experience operating within an ERP system utilizing a work order process.
Valid Driver License with satisfactory driving record
History of working within a matrix type of organization.
Experience completing employee performance evaluations
Analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
High energy personality with a hands-on, lead-by-example leadership style
Computer skills including Microsoft office
Competent written and oral communication
Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Active Learning: Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Maintain clear and accurate records.
Understand and follow oral and written directions.
Work regular shifts to include evenings; weekends; and/or holidays as assigned. May by subject to call back, on call and/or emergency shifts.
Must possess general manual dexterity to operate computer, equipment, tools, controls, or other objects; reach with hands or arms.
Must possess mental acuity for attention to accuracy and detail.
Must see in the normal visual range with or without correction.
Must hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor level college degree in business related subject area preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinating with the Master Scheduler, Machine Shop Manager, and Inventory Manager to create and execute a daily production plan for each month.
Leading 30 hourly assembly line and Assembly workers.
Ensuring hourly assembly manpower is available to support assembly requirements.
Driving daily achievement of manpower utilization goals (labor productivity).
Implementing policies and procedures for continuous improvement of labor productivity
Monitoring and reporting daily status of production orders on the shop floor
Leading or performing accurate and timely internal job order processing on the ERP system.
Ensuring materials inventory is accurately accounted for once it is in work in process.
Verifying material availability for production orders with the supply chain team.
Utilizing analysis skills to determine root causes of quality issues and implement actions to resolve them.
Providing support and coordination for annual physical inventory activity.
Operational financial responsibility includes managing personnel costs, productivity, minimizing scrap and rework costs, and facility cost while ensuring product quality and conformance to industry and quality standards.
Acquiring in-depth product knowledge and understanding of production and general knowledge utility industry.
Managing productive work force including labor law compliance, personnel staffing planning and shift management.
Providing Disaster preparedness and Emergency Procedures.
Creating and following ISO type process instructions and procedures.
Actively enforcing company safety policies and procedures
Initiating Corrective Action plans and documentation when required.
Providing subject matter expertise for software implementations and upgrades.
Ensuring the highest level of process compliance and accuracy are maintained for all activities.