Production Manager

Responsibilities Oversee and manage working department leaders of a union shop One on one meetings with each leader, helping them manage their departments and grow as leaders Set and manage expectations for productivity goals Supervise and evaluate performance of production personnel with leaders Constantly recruit, onboard, and train new employees Assist Carpenters Union for interviews of new apprentices as needed Develop training plan for new employees Plan and implement a production schedule within the company's ERP software, INNERGY Collaborate with department leaders to develop and maintain schedule Share production schedule with PMs and management team Run weekly Workload Meeting in order to review and update production plan Provided regular status reports and capacity plan updates Anticipate bottlenecks, clarify priorities, identify risks, and escalate issues that cannot be internally resolved Ensure product is manufacturing on time per plan and under budget Utilize overtime as necessary while limiting unnecessary overtime Create second or third shifts as necessary to meet deadlines Report back to sales and estimating with feedback on manufacturing estimates Ensure health and safety protocols are adhered to Ensure the workplace is free from hazards and housekeeping is up to date Work with Facilities Manager to ensure equipment is operational and safe Ensure standard operating procedures are developed and adhered to Work with production staff and OpEx Department to improve processes Request feedback from install teams for manufacturing improvements Establish and maintain effective quality control systems and processes Ensure efficient collaboration and co-ordination between relevant departments Communicate regularly with upper management regarding problems or issues impacting production And other duties responsibilities as assigned based on the needs of the company Key Results What does winning look like in this role? There is a plan on what is being worked on now and worked on next and worked on in the future. Everybody understands how changes to that schedule will impact delivery dates for existing and future work orders. That schedule is communicated clearly to all relevant parties and updated regularly. Manufacturing work orders are completed on schedule and under budget Resources are being utilized at their best, including people, machinery, and outsourcing Overtime is utilized as needed to meet dates, without the use of unnecessary overtime Employees are continuously safe at work The manufacturing team is growing in size and capability QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS: Core Requirements: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Identifies and resolves problems swiftly and concisely Gathers and analyzes information skillfully Develops alternative solutions can think outside the box Works well in group problem solving when necessary Planning and Forecasting Ability to forecast timelines and required resources for projectwork orders. Ability to effectively work in a team environment, including ability to takefollow directives, maintain professional demeanor, and demonstrate respect for all employees. Capability to make decisions under pressure Ability to maintain a sense of urgency and complete assigned tasks within deadlines. Strong leadership, self-management, and team-management skills Time Management skills while maintaining flexibility adaptability Strong interpersonal and communication skills Strong decision-making skills and a result driven approach Education andor Experience: Four (4) year degree from college or technical school; four (4) to ten (10) years related experience andor training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Requires strong knowledge of technology, process improvement, and documentation. Knowledge and experience in production and manufacturing processes and techniques Adequate knowledge of business and management principles (budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation, and human resources) Familiarity with industry-standard equipment and technical expertise Knowledgeable of safety, quality, productivity, and inventory processes Computer Requirements - Extensive knowledge of using software systems including: ERP Work Order Software - INNERGY Email & Calendar software - MS Outlook Spreadsheet, Word Processing, and Presentation software - Excel, Word, PowerPoint Internet software (Chrome, etc) Language & Mathematical Skills: Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, employees, customers, and vendors. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, and technical procedures. Strong ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; mentally, hand-and-paper, and calculator. Strong ability to compute rates, ratios, percentages, variances, margins, and markups. Strong knowledge and application of geometry.

Created: 2024-11-09