Production Manager

Production Manager

SUMMARY:

Directs and coordinates activities of the production department in processing materials or

manufacturing products within organization by performing duties personally or through

subordinate supervisors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

? Confers with management personnel to establish production and quality control

standards, develops budget and cost controls, and obtains data regarding types, quantities,

specifications, and delivery dates of products ordered.

? Prepares operational schedules and coordinates manufacturing activities to ensure

production and quality of products meet specifications.

? Plans and directs production activities and establishes production priorities for products

in keeping within effective operations and cost factors.

? Revises production schedules and priorities as a result of equipment failure, operating

problems, or order demands.

? Coordinates production activities with procurement, maintenance, and quality control

activities to obtain optimum production and utilization of human resources, machines,

and equipment.

? Reviews and analyzes production, quality control, maintenance, and operational reports

to determine causes of nonconformity with product specifications, and operating or

production problems.

? Develops and implements operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate

operating problems and continuously improve product quality.

? Consults with maintenance personnel relative to modification of machines and equipment

in order to improve production and quality of products.

? Reviews production and operating reports and resolves operational, manufacturing, and

maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.

? Inspects machines and equipment to ensure specific operational performance and

optimum utilization.

? With the Department Supervisors assistance, develops or revises standard operational

and working practices and observes workers to ensure compliance with standards.

? Resolves worker grievances.

? Complies, stores, and retrieves production data.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Directly manages one Assistant Production Supervisor, six Production Supervisors, and one

Senior Production Supervisor who supervise in the Department.

Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units. Carries out

supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws.

Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and

directing work; appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing

complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty

satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or

ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with

disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Bachelors degree from four-year college or university; or a minimum of five to seven years

related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Compensation: $80K-$90K DOE