Production Manager

Manage manufacturing lab functions including, operations and safety within the Surfacing, Finishing, ARC, Shipping, and Stockroom departments during scheduled shift. Train and manage performance of staff to support KPI’s. Manage adequate staffing to meet business needs.

1. Oversee functions in all areas of the Manufacturing facility, including Surfacing, Finishing, ARC, Shipping and Stockroom through all stages of production.
2. Ensure breakage is analyzed and processes and procedures are developed and implemented to reduce breakage.
3. Ensure proper staffing is maintained in all areas of responsibility.
4. Ensure proper flow of work is maintained in the lab.
5. Work with Maintenance Manager to ensure machinery is properly maintained and problems solve machine issues.
6. Manage and execute all activities associated with respect to quality, customer service, cost, environmental, health and safety within assigned area.
7. Responsible for driving results and achieving operational goals and targets identified in “Key Performance Indicators” (KPI).
8. Achieve metrics and KPI’s to ensure exceptional customer service.

• Work closely with other staff members to maintain a well cross trained workforce.
• Responsible for recruiting, hiring, training, and coaching.
• Practice and comply with all requirements of OSHA, ANSI, EPA and Industry prescribed standards

Education:

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience or education or
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent combination of experience and education

Experience & Background:

• Experience managing a diverse workforce in a fast-paced environment.
• Three (3) plus years managing in a high volume manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products.
• Knowledge of process workflows, procedures, and continuous improvement methodologies required.

Language Skills:

• Ability to read and comprehend complex, English instructions, correspondence, and/or memos is required, as is the capacity to write similar correspondence relaying opportunities or findings.
• Professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. · Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of Associates of the organization
• Skill to effectively present information in one-on-one and group settings is necessary.
• Bilingual ability, particularly in Spanish, is desirable.

Job Type: Full-time

Required experience:

• Management: 3 years
• Optical: 3 years

 

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