Walker Tape® is hiring a Production Manager to join our team!

As a Production Manager, you will oversee and coordinate all aspects of the manufacturing process to ensure efficient operations and the timely delivery of high-quality products. This pivotal role involves managing production schedules, optimizing workflow, and leading a team of production staff to meet and exceed company objectives. By implementing strategic planning and effective leadership, you will play a key role in driving productivity, maximizing resource utilization, and maintaining a safe working environment. Your commitment to excellence and continuous improvement will be instrumental in achieving operational goals and contributing to the overall success of the organization.

A Bit About Walker Tape®

Walker Tape® is the industry leader in tapes and adhesives for hair replacement systems. Our company creates and customizes tapes and adhesives for just about any industry, particularly beauty.

Walker Tape® was started in 1985, and we haven’t taken a break yet. Even though we've grown a lot in the last few years, we're committed to maintaining a close-knit team culture.

Walker Tape® is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that diversity is an asset, and that diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and experiences are crucial to our success. Our goal is to develop a team of hardworking, sharp, and diverse individuals.

How You’ll Fit In

We strive to make working at Walker Tape® an awesome experience. Our team is full of exceptional individuals who we genuinely value. Here’s how we operate:

Take Time Off

Once you’re hired, you’ll receive 44 hours of paid time off. After your six-month anniversary, you’ll earn an additional 60 hours of PTO. Our PTO schedule is based on years of service, meaning as you stay with the company, you'll be allotted more PTO each year. We want you to be able to get out and do fun stuff!

Keep Learning

We want to help you grow and flourish! We’ll send you to conferences, trainings, and buy you books to help you learn something new.

Benefits

Walker Tape® covers 90% of the premiums for your medical, vision, and dental insurance.

We also cover 100% of the premium for a $50,000 life insurance policy for you, and $10,000 for your spouse and each of your dependents! Walker Tape® also offers the following employee-paid benefits:

• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance

Walker Tape® also provides a generous 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions, no match required!

Bonus Opportunities

There are opportunities for bonuses four times a year. You’ll be in on that from day one. When Walker Tape® wins, so do you.

What are the Responsibilities?

Strategic Production Planning:

• Collaborate with Supply Chain and execute comprehensive production plans, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and customer demands
• Implement best practices for efficient production processes, people and resource utilization

Performance Analysis and Improvement:

• Utilize Production work center performance data, financial metrics, and activity reports to track and enhance production efficiency
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging Six Sigma and lean methodologies 

Production Personnel Management:

• Oversee and provide leadership to daily production activities and teams, ensuring personnel’s adherence to quality standards and production schedules
• Implement and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to track and improve production personnel performance
• Recruit, train, mentor, review performance, Pay, and supervise production personnel staff and maintain appropriate staffing levels to meet organizational and customer needs

Budgeting and Resource Allocation:

• Develop a budget and oversee its maintenance, emphasizing resource optimization, maximizing production capacity, determining an optimal production team size, and reducing waste, all while adhering to the labor budget.
• Identify and recommend investments in technology and equipment to enhance production capabilities.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Collaborate with internal departments to manage priorities and capabilities
• Facilitate effective communication and coordination to drive seamless operations

Quality Systems Development:

• Design, implement, and continuously improve quality management systems to meet and exceed industry standards
• Lead efforts to achieve and maintain relevant certifications, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements

Safety, Compliance, and Facilities Management:

• Ensure a safe working environment through the implementation and enforcement of safety protocols
• Oversee facilities management to support efficient and safe production processes.
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Responsibilities are not limited to what is listed above

Do You Fit the Bill?

• Excellent managerial and supervisory skills
• Extensive knowledge of operations and production management
• Ability to interpret financial data as needed to set production goals
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software
• Ability to manage Maintenance planning systems
• Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred
• Eight years of related experience
• Six Sigma green belt and lean experience preferred
• Demonstrate our Core Values and a focus on great company culture

 Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to access and navigate the production facility
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time

Walker Tape® is an equal employment opportunity employer that participates in the E-Verify program as required by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Background checks and/or drug screening will be required upon hire.