Production Manager 2Nd Shift

Wenger Corporation is a privately-held, leading manufacturer of high-quality music education, performing arts and athletic products. Wenger Corporation blends the best of big and small companies to provide the ideal size for your ideal career. As a 550+-employee, international market leader, we provide the generous benefits and wellness programs you need, the opportunities for development and advancement you desire, and the corporate growth you rely on. And we by wrap it all in a family-owned, small-company culture where your voice is heard, your name is known, and your impact is felt.

Wenger Corporation is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead and motivate a team of production team members to achieve a safe work environment and the efficient running of our operations. This role will execute upon the manufacturing plan by utilizing available resources, labor, materials, support, and capital to optimize production. In this position you would emphasize improved safety, higher quality, lower cost, and better delivery by developing improved product flow, production / inventory / capacity planning, process reliability, waste elimination, and individual / organizational development consistent with the strategic plan.

As a Production Manager a typical day might include:

• Ensuring timely completion of work and advising the organization of departmental status including equipment problems, process problems, and employee performance issues

• Managing labor resources to ensure that an appropriate quantity and skill level are available through selection, training, and personnel development

• Supporting daily continuous process improvement and waste elimination to enhance our competitive edge through maintaining Gemba board metrics / Paretos and identifying and leading improvements in the areas of responsibility

• Improving safety performance by maintaining safety system compliance and 5S realization

• Leading team to comply with ISO certification requirements and guarantee quality system conformance

• Driving machine reliability by ensuring the preventative maintenance system is executed and maintained

• Improving inventory performance with best practices and implementing reliable inventory systems

• Supporting development of annual budgets and executing plans to meet the productivity goal of the organization

• Managing key projects to fulfill strategic objectives

• Supporting product teams with improving products and processes to increase customer satisfaction and profitability

This job might be for you if you have:

• Three to five (3-5) years proven manufacturing experience

• Three (3) years management or leadership experience

• Experience in lean manufacturing environment

• Proven commitment to change and continuous improvement

• Strong ability to communicate verbally and in written form

• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability

• Proven ability to motivate teams and manage conflict

• Strong computer skills (business system, email, spreadsheet and word processing)

• Experience with ERP systems and product flow

• Ability to read and interpret prints, drawings, and layouts

Highly qualified candidates may also possess:

• Bachelor or Associate degree (bachelor's preferred); equivalent leadership experience will be considered in lieu of degree

Benefit offerings include:

• Paid Time Off

• 9 Paid Holidays

• Generous Profit Sharing

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

• Spending Accounts - HSA, FSA, DCFSA

• Company Paid Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance

• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match

• Company Paid Life Insurance

• Supplemental Life Insurance

• Tuition Assistance Program

• Onsite Fitness Center

• Employee Assistance Program

• Short-term Incentive Plan

Put your passion to work in an exciting, rewarding industry that inspires innovation today!

Wenger Corporation is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

All Qualified Candidates are Encouraged to Apply