This position is on-site: Dallas. TX

Position Summary: Collaborate with the production team and be responsible for all production activities of a given department. These activities include direct supervision of departmental personnel, maintaining on time production schedules, and enforcing all quality and safety programs daily.

Duties:

• Oversees the production process to ensure delivery of high-quality products that meet customers’ needs while maintaining a cost-effective operation.
• Drive, improve, and monitor production Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s).
• Ensures appropriate production rate to reduce delivery delays.
• Identifies any bottlenecks or delays in production; ensures necessary labor, materials, and other resources are available to relieve production bottlenecks and delays.
• Uses production planning and scheduling to limit materials shortages.
• Collaborates with other departments to identify and resolve concerns.
• Schedules maintenance and repair of machines used in production process to avoid downtime or delays.
• Ensures production machinery complies with professional and safety standards.
• Recognizes safety hazards and unsafe acts and takes immediate action to implement effective means of preventing re-occurrences.
• Coordinates safety programs and trainings such as First Aid/CPR/Bloodborne Pathogens and hearing tests.
• Conducts new hire safety orientation.
• Conducts safety and production meetings with production staff as required.
• Analyzes data and takes appropriate action based on reports and ability to create reports using current proficiency abilities with computer programs such as Microsoft Suite.
• Daily production data entry into labor management system and document scanning.
• Act as a backup for internal MR/MI process.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field required, or a combination of education and experience.
• At least three years of relevant experience required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Oversees the day-to-day workflow of production staff.
• Follows timekeeping requirements for production staff.
• Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.
• Handles discipline and termination of employees as needed and in accordance with company policy.

Required Skills / Abilities:

• Bilingual in English/Spanish is a highly preferred skill for this position.
• Knowledge of manufacturing requirements and planning.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with computerized materials control programs.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
• Proficient with SAP or an equivalent ERP system.
• You’re a team player and thrive in a collaborative team environment.
• You have a desire to learn and grow.
• Ability to promote teamwork among peers is a must.

Competencies / Technical Skills:

Core Competencies: Personal credibility, Analytical abilities, Active listening, Adaptability, Attentiveness, Problem solving, Dependability, Decision-making, Effective communication, Digital literacy, Friendliness, Knowledge of your product or service, Open-mindedness, Quick thinking, Responsiveness and timeliness, and Builds Collaborative Relationships with peers.

Organizational Competencies: Continuous improvement, Superior customer service, Continuous learning, Active listening and understanding, Attention to detail, Steadfast ethics and integrity, All-in teamwork, Inclusive decision making, Creative problem solving, Growth mindset, Broad Perspective.

Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office applications such as Excel and Word. Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems such as Syteline, Oracle, and SAP.

Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer or standing and walking on the manufacturing floor.

Work Conditions

Environment: Office/Manufacturing Travel: <10%

Disclaimer

The information in this description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. 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.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.