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POSITION TITLE

Production Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for planning, coordination and control of the manufacturing process. The production manager ensures that goods and services are produced efficiently, of the right quantity, quality, and cost.

REPORTING TO

Position reports to the Plant Superintendent. This position also involves very close liaison with MRP and Customer Service with the scheduling of Production. Additional reporting to Plant Manager.

POSITION COMPETENCIES

• Be a self-starter and work independently.
• Uses logic and reason in dealing with problems.
• Adjusts to changing variables in the workplace.
• Engages others in constructive debate to explore alternative actions.
• Communicates effectively and concisely in oral and written messages.
• Anticipates consequences and maintains a big picture approach in decision making.
• Ability to be persistent when accomplishing a task or assignment.
• Works harmoniously and with tact and diplomacy in dealing with a broad range of people.
• Effectively plans and organizes work to get efficient and effective results.
• Accepts the responsibilities and obligations of the job and the consequences of one's actions.
• Acts as a formal or informal leader in the achievement of group targets.
• Operates pro-actively, anticipating possible problems, opportunities and challenges.
• Leads, manages, and understands timelines and critical paths.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Promotes the quality system through adhering to the elements of and being familiar with the philosophy, quality statement, quality manual, and production procedures.
• Promotes health, safety and environmental regulations by ensuring that standards, policies, and procedures are adhered to in compliance with corporate, federal, state, and local requirements.
• Works with MRP closely to develop the weekly/monthly production schedule.
• Directly responsible for training of production employees to ensure optimum production efficiencies (KPI's).
• Ensures the plant is running efficiently while quality of products produced meets or exceeds company standards.
• Must be available via phone for 24/7 plant support.
• Responsible for inventory counts of in-process raw materials.
• Generates requisitions for production supplies.
• Verifies production data and inputs into the computer system accurately and in a timely manner.
• Provides information at the daily production meetings regarding the current line status (including issues, causes, and preventative techniques used to prevent further issues).
• Responsible for ordering/inventory of PPE needed for employees.
• Manpower utilization of production crews.
• Covers Shift Supervisors during vacation when needed.
• Performs other duties as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• This position requires the ability to work with a personal computer in a Windows environment.
• Requires proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two years of industry experience or any equivalent combination of related training and experience.
• Requires a valid driver's license and a good driving record.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• B.S. in related field preferred.
• Prior supervisory experience preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The Production Manager will be located at the Winter Haven, FL,(also Fernley, NV, Hazleton, PA, Phoenix, AZ or Waco, TX) plant.
• Moderate dust.
• Moderate noise.
• Automated and semi-automated manufacturing equipment.
• Hot and cold climates.
• Must be able to work around hot asphalt tanks, lines and pumps constantly.

Physical Requirements:

• Lifting up to 60 lbs.; assisted lifting up to 120 lbs., repeatedly.
• Ability to climb stairs often and ladders periodically.
• Ability to work shift work.
• Visual Acuity (including color perception).
• Good Hearing.

This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. This position description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of essential job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee will possess the skills, aptitudes, competencies, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship. I have read and understand the responsibilities of this position. I possess the qualification indicated and am able to carry out the identified responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.