Job DescriptionPOSITION COMPETENCIES:
- Be a self-starter and work independently.
- Uses logic and reason in dealing with problems.
- Adjusts to changing variables in the workplace.
- Engages others in constructive debate to explore alternative actions.
- Communicates effectively and concisely in oral and written messages.
- Anticipates consequences and maintains a big picture approach in decision making.
- Ability to be persistent when accomplishing a task or assignment.
- Works harmoniously and with tact and diplomacy in dealing with a broad range of people.
- Effectively plans and organizes work to get efficient and effective results.
- Accepts the responsibilities and obligations of the job and the consequences of one's actions.
- Acts as a formal or informal leader in the achievement of group targets.
- Operates pro-actively, anticipating possible problems, opportunities and challenges.
- Leads, manages, and understands timelines and critical paths.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Promotes the quality system through adhering to the elements of and being familiar with the philosophy, quality statement, quality manual, and production procedures.
- Promotes health, safety and environmental regulations by ensuring that standards, policies, and procedures are adhered to in compliance with corporate, federal, state, and local requirements.
- Works with MRP closely to develop the weekly/monthly production schedule.
- Directly responsible for training of production employees to ensure optimum production efficiencies (KPI's).
- Ensures the plant is running efficiently while quality of products produced meets or exceeds company standards.
- Must be available via phone for 24/7 plant support.
- Responsible for inventory counts of in-process raw materials.
- Generates requisitions for production supplies.
- Verifies production data and inputs into the computer system accurately and in a timely manner.
- Provides information at the daily production meetings regarding the current line status (including issues, causes, and preventative techniques used to prevent further issues).
- Responsible for ordering/inventory of PPE needed for employees.
- Manpower utilization of production crews.
- Covers Shift Supervisors during vacation when needed.
- Performs other duties as required.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- This position requires the ability to work with a personal computer in a Windows environment.
- Requires proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Two years of industry experience or any equivalent combination of related training and experience.
- Requires a valid driver's license and a good driving record.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- B.S. in related field preferred.
- Prior supervisory experience preferred.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- The Production Manager will be located at the Winter Haven, FL, Fernley, NV, Hazleton, PA, Phoenix, AZ or Waco, TX plant.
- Moderate dust.
- Moderate noise.
- Automated and semi-automated manufacturing equipment.
- Hot and cold climates.
- Must be able to work around hot asphalt tanks, lines and pumps constantly.
Physical Requirements: - Lifting up to 60 lbs.; assisted lifting up to 120 lbs., repeatedly.
- Ability to climb stairs often and ladders periodically.
- Ability to work shift work.
- Visual Acuity (including color perception).
- Good Hearing.
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