What are the responsibilities and job description for the 3rd Shift Production Manager position at Laars Heating Systems Company?
3rd Shift Production Manager
Primary Function:
The 3rd Shift Production Manager is responsible for all manufacturing activities and resources within a group of fabrication departments. Additional tasks and responsibilities include
Responsibilities:
- Leads, directs, evaluates, and develops a team of supervisors who are responsible for all Tank Production activities
- Determines required manufacturing staffing levels and makes recommendations for adjustments as needed, drives associate cross-training through Supervisors
- Executes daily production schedule to include responding to shortages, labor shortages, Quality issues, machine breakdowns and other disruptions.
Productivity & Performance
- Lead and coordinate production teams to meet or exceed daily output, quality, and efficiency targets
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) including safety, productivity, scrap, downtime, and on-time delivery
- Identify and resolve production constraints to maintain smooth, high-volume flow
- Ensure standard work, schedules, and staffing plans are executed effectively
People & Leadership
- Create a safe, respectful, and inclusive work environment
- Coach, develop, and motivate team members through regular feedback and performance discussions
- Train employees on standard work, safety procedures, and quality expectations
- Promote accountability while recognizing and celebrating team success
- Monitors and maintains compliance with work rules and standard work instructions
- Investigates and answers union grievances, as required
Customer Focus
- Ensure products meet all quality and delivery requirements to support internal and external customer needs
- Respond quickly to quality issues, root causes, and corrective actions
- Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, and Supply Chain teams to support customer satisfaction
Continuous Improvement
- Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Root Cause Problem Solving Activities, 5S, etc.)
- Encourage employee involvement in problem-solving and improvement ideas
- Use data and root cause analysis to drive sustainable improvements
- Support implementation of new processes, equipment, or technology
Safety & Compliance
- Enforce all safety policies and procedures
- Ensure compliance with company standards, regulatory requirements, and work instructions
- Lead safety talks, audits, and incident investigations
Job Requirements:
- 5 years of leadership experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment
- Strong understanding of Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles
- Proven ability to lead people while driving performance and accountability
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Proficiency with production metrics, ERP/MES systems, and basic data analysis
- High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Previous management experience in a union environment is strongly preferred
Key Success Traits:
- Results-driven with a people-first mindset
- Hands-on leader who leads by example on the production floor
- Customer-focused and quality-oriented
- Comfortable in a fast-paced, changing environment
- Curious, improvement-minded, and open to new ideas
About the Company:
Throughout a history dating back to 1881, Bradford White Corporation has been manufacturing some of the most high-performing, technologically advanced, and energy-saving products to the world market. While many manufacturers continue to move production out of the country, we continue to invest in America.
We are proud to have millions of products installed for millions of satisfied customers all over the world. Our essential products continue to support the health, safety, sanitation, and infrastructure of communities.
For the Bradford White family of companies, customer satisfaction is our greatest reward, and we remain steadfast in our commitment to deliver products that are Built to be the Best®. Today, we employ over 2000 employees with corporate headquarters in Ambler, Pennsylvania, and manufacturing operations in Michigan, Minnesota, Massachusetts, Wisconsin, and New Hampshire. We also have assembly operations in North Carolina and a distribution and training center in Ontario, Canada.