Strategic Materials Commerce , CA 90040
Posted 2 months ago
Position Title:
Production Manager
Classification:
Exempt
Department:
Production
Supervises:
3
Reports To:
Assistant Plant Manager or Plant Manager
Work Schedule:
Mon. -Fri., Occasionally Weekends
Position Objective: Support the plant manager to optimize production.
Key Responsibilities:
Production Management
Assist with the development and implementation of plant production activities and schedules
Hold morning meetings with teams to understand trends and resolve production issues
Troubleshooting and repair basic electrical/electronic equipment
Change belts and idler pulleys on trough-style conveyors
Schedule and monitor production schedules to achieve production goals
Strategize and execute action plans for growth in areas where the charts identify weaknesses
Provide daily analysis of run time, monitoring Kaizen reports and charts
Monitor all areas of productivity
Maintenance and Equipment
Understand the basic functions and intricacies of machines within the plant
Clean and change pneumatic valves on optical sorting machines
Ensure and monitor the daily checks of all equipment
Work with the maintenance team's scheduling of preventive maintenance for equipment
Personnel Management
Perform counseling or coaching, when necessary
Maintain a good rapport with all plant personnel so that issues are communicated and resolved
Make sound decisions as to what, when, and how things should work on a day to day basis
Put detailed work instructions in place for each piece of equipment
Train plant personnel to understand procedures and charts, IAW Kaizen
Develop training procedures and monitor teams for growth
Manage all levels of production shifts, quality, sales, training, environmental compliance, and safety
Improve weak areas of shifts and look for ways to drive continuous process improvements
Keep records and training documentation on personnel assigned to production
Assign work assignments to the supervisors, ensure labor distribution is aligned with production needs
Help develop better work practices for teams
Provide weekly feedback to the Plant Manager, addressing concerns, issues, personnel, maintenance practices and plant status
Required Skills and Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent
College degree, preferred
3-5 years of supervisory or management in a manufacturing environment
A strong background in process improvement and lean manufacturing systems
Experience with computerized maintenance program
480vAC/3/60 electrical troubleshooting
Strong experience with rigging of motors, mechanical conveyors, pulleys and other heavy components, and other manufacturing equipment
Lean Manufacturing experience, Six Sigma certification a plus
Ability to problem solve and troubleshoot
Good communications skills - bilingual English/Spanish preferred
Team player, build and motivate teams, lead and contribute to a team effort
Strong MS Office required, especially Excel and Word
WORKING CONDITIONS
Must be able to perform above listed duties
Will be exposed to dusty and noisy conditions periodically, and outdoor responsibilities
A mixture of light, moderate and heavy physical activity performing non-strenuous daily activities of a productive/technical nature
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds. 50% bend, stoop, twist, reach, and climb steps. Up to 75% walking or standing required. Employee is regularly required to use hands to handle tools, machinery equipment, welding equipment, and large and small mechanical parts, regular fine hand manipulation, and may be required to write and type on a computer keyboard.
Strategic Materials