Manager, Production - Salt Lake City

JOB SUMMARY:

The Production Manager will be responsible for overseeing and directing the Production Supervisors. In addition, this individual will work with the Shipping Department and Master Scheduler to ensure that the production schedule in the Dallas facility is on track each day to meet Customer ship dates / times. They will ensure raw materials are available, work order packets assembled, and finished product produced is correct. This individual will ensure that all inbound and outbound movements of product are proccessed and accounted for accurately. Responsible for strict adherence to published production standards, Standard Operation Procudures and Company policies.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Production – Responsible for directing the successful and on time completion of all scheduled work orders with production Supervisors. Insures all resources are used in the most efficient means possible to insure production goals are met and or exceeded. Works closely with the Master Scheduler to schedule work orders to insure 100% on time delivery of product.

• Inventory - Oversees the movements of raw materials and finished goods to and from the production floor and shipping department ensuring accuracy of product count. Responsible for tracking and maintaining inventory control. Makes corrections to raw materials and finished goods in the AS400 system. Works with inbound and outbound coordinators to ensure and components are received and shipped acurrately and on time.

• Organizing & Planning – Responsible for creating the daily production schedule. Assembles and distributes work order packets to the production floor. Changes work order structures based on substitution needs and product availability. Creates work orders and prework orders as needed. Review and make corrections to the Operator Screen Editor. Schedule resources needed to move components to other facilities and to receive inbound shippers and containers.


• Leadership - Reviews all component needs required for production and packaging of work orders. Delegates work orders to appropriate work centers. Maintains various reports required by the GM of Dallas Plant. Participate in Human Relations issues associated to the defined area of responsibility. Prepares performance evaluations of direct reports, providing counseling on methods of improving performance and disciplining employees when necessary, enforcing company systems, policies and procedures.

• Communication – Notifies GM, Master scheduler and Maintanence Manager of any issues arising in Production. Daily communication to appropriate parties for any changes required, inventory issues, supply issues, procedural issues regarding pulling, scanning or negatives.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• A knowledge and understanding of lean manufacturing principles.
• 3 - 5 years of similar experienced required
• Bachelor Degree required.
• PC literate, MS Office computer skills required.
• Solid math skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Able to occasionally carry, push or pull objects weighing up to and including 35 pounds.
• Able to ambulate or stand 8 hours a day.
• Able to operate a pallet jack. Material handling equipment experience preferred.
• Manual dexterity to perform keyboard functions.