Production Manager 2nd Shift

Description

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for an area of production, the employees assigned to that area, and meeting area production goals

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Manages all operations within assigned area
• Mentors and trains Production Supervisors and Senior Production Supervisors in line with company succession planning goals
• Ensures all goals and targets are communicated clearly to supervisors 
• Provides plans and guidance as necessary to ensure production targets are achieved
• Reports to senior leadership on status towards targets and any roadblocks
• Creates and manages staffing models for programs in assigned area

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• Directly manages Production Supervisors in assigned area
• Interviews applicants
• Trains employees
• Plans, assigns, and directs work
• Appraises performance
• Rewards and disciplines employees
• Addresses complaints and resolves problems

Requirements

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Two year technical or Associate’s degree preferred

EXPERIENCE

• Seven years of experience in a leadership role with increasing level of responsibility
• Five years of experience in a manufacturing environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience

SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to understand technical data such as TDPs
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to lead a team by example
• Demonstrable high level of integrity
• Ability to prioritize time and tasks in a fast paced, ever changing environment
• Proficient with MS Office
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to pass physical examination for use of respirators and Pyro suit 
• Eligible to possess explosives under the Safe Explosives Act of 2003 (as amended) as required by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) 
• Willing to work in an environment that requires a “Safety First” attitude. Must obey all Safety, Health & Environmental rules/regulations prescribed by regulatory agencies that are incorporated into company policy
• Ability read and follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)

PHYSICAL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to handle energetic and non-energetic material
• The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds

DISCLAIMER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential job functions of this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Employees will be expected to perform other job functions and duties as may be needed and/or required.  

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Kilgore Flares Company LLC (KFL) is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. 

The “Know Your Rights” Poster is available here: EEO Know Your Rights  

KFL’s EEO Policy Statement is available here:  KFL - Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement Kilgore Flares 

Kilgore Flares Company LLC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or call (731) 228-5229 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.