Production Manager 1

Production Manager 1

Production Manager 1

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Create production schedule in concert with the General Manager and department supervisors that meets customer deadlines. 
2. Direct laundry production in a fast paced environment to include sorting, loading, washing, drying, sanitizing, ironing, folding, packaging, counting, weighing, recording production quantities and using industrial laundry equipment. 
   1. Provide hands on assistance as needed to meet customer goals.
3. Make sound staffing decisions including hiring, disciplining, recognition and terminations that are in concert with the company’s culture.
4. Determine workloads and ensure that supervisors are adequately trained on the company’s processes, policies and procedures.
5. Ensure that work conditions are safe and that machinery is in optimum condition for worker safety and work efficiency purposes.  Proactively promote safe working conditions.
6. Role model a collaborative work style and encourage candid exchanges between the management staff and the managers and employees.
7. Manage production output through department supervisors by consistently measuring and assessing production results.
8. Spend a considerable amount of time observing plant operations and developing department supervisors. 
   1. Spend approximately 80% of the time on the floor.
9. Any other duties as assigned or deemed necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS

• The ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without an accommodation.
• At least 7 years supervisory experience in a similar type production environment which entails utilization of  industrial equipment
• Solid working knowledge of OSHA standards, Workers Compensation Issues, light duty, Bloodborne Pathogens, etc.
• A collaborative yet strong management style, comfortable interacting with the hourly employees
• Excellent grasp of production scheduling and measuring output
• Creative and accepting of new ideas
• Must be adept at juggling and having great organizational skills
• Must be hands on
• High School Education or GED, Bachelor’s degree desired

DECISION MAKING ACCOUNTABILITY

(List routine decisions the incumbent should make autonomously)

• Hourly hiring decisions
• Production Scheduling of individual departments
• Changes in basic work processes
• Reassignment of workers

(List decisions that the incumbent should seek approval prior to making)

• Terminations
• Disciplinary action of an unusual nature
• Addition to headcount
• Major changes in the production schedule
• Capital equipment decisions other than routine maintenance or repair

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Typical of a production environment:  noisy and fast paced.
• Temperature in the plant may be high, especially in the summer months.

The following physical requirements are necessary to perform the essential functions of this position:

• 80% standing and walking during working hours.
• Frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds
• Frequent reaching, bending, stooping and twisting
• Occasional pushing of a cart that may weigh 400 – 500  pounds
• Frequent sitting and working at a computer, or attending meetings
• Frequent trips between the plant and the corporate office