PRODUCTION MANAGER

Job Description Summary

The Production Manager is responsible for providing leadership and direction to the manufacturing workforce while focusing on the people, processes, and systems required for the on-time delivery of a quality product. The position is also accountable for the management of materials, customer service, vendor relations for the purpose of producing products according to the production plan, customer requirements and product specifications.

Job Description:

Role & Responsibilities

• Promote and monitor a safety-first culture and work closely with onsite safety to continuously improve the existing safety program.

• Maintains appropriate staffing levels and effectively onboards field forces and support staff.

• Evaluates employee performance and capabilities; identifying goals and learning opportunities employee can develop their skills and experience.

• Manage and develop work cell MDI boards and participate in daily Gemba walk with other organizational leaders focusing on Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, Productivity and Good Catch/Continuous Improvement program.

• Coordinate and review labor performed by staff to assure accuracy and completeness.

• Analyze and evaluate construction drawings and specifications while developing an efficient manufacturing plan to achieve established quality standards.

• Effectively manage all aspects of product management including estimating support, design assistance, material management, resource allocation, capacity planning, change management, schedule attainment and project reconciliation.

• Prioritize tasks and resources to maximize efficiency and best use of available resources.

• Support and actively participate with managers in executing strategic planning, tactical plant initiatives and capital expenditure implementation requests.

• Responsible for tracking and documenting the overall progress of assigned projects and communicate statuses to customers, coworkers and management.

• Maintain professional and consistent communication between Business Development, VDC, ACP, Purchasing, Warehouse, Field Staff, Operations and Finance.

• Successfully deliver products within budget and according to specifications, quality standards, schedule attainment, plant initiatives.

• Participate in project kick-off meetings and maintain proactive communication with all departments throughout the project.

• Implement Lean and 5S methodologies in the workplace as techniques that help employees work strategically and efficiently.

• Takes ownership and ensures accuracy of project schedule, BOM, production, reconciling and all other project documentation required to successfully complete projects.

• Utilizes appropriate project management and ERP tools and resources to analyze, communicate, report, and document status updates.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, Organizational Leadership or other closely related field; Associate degree accepted with additional years of industry experience.

• 5 years of experience in Electrical Construction or Electrical Prefabrication.

• 5 years of supervisory or project management experience.

• Excellent interpersonal skills to relate to people at all levels of the organization.

• Demonstrated ability to drive growth and process improvements.

• Ability to read, write, and analyze financial and production reports.

• Lean, Six Sigma, or TPS certification preferred.

Physical Requirements

• This job operates in a warehouse environment and is exposed to weather conditions.
• Must wear personal protective equipment (PPE) per warehouse requirements, including but not limited to, hard toe work boots, safety glasses, gloves and, high visibility vest.
• This role occasionally uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, filing cabinets, photocopiers and fax machines.
• Employees are frequently required to sit, stand, and occasionally required to bend, kneel, reach, stoop, or crouch.
• This position may occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.

Pay Range:

$75,000.00 - $100,000.00

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only. In addition to base compensation, Hunt Electric offers a robust benefits plan. See below for additional details or visit our website at Hunt Electric Careers.

Hunt Electric Corporation and affiliates are equal opportunity employers and afford equal opportunity to all qualified applicants for consideration in all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.

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