Production Manager

Production Manager at Hendrickson Production Manager at Hendrickson in Mount Vernon, Missouri Posted in 17 days ago.

Job Description:

Job Description The individual will be responsible for all manufacturing operations. Primary measures of performance will be customer service, on-time delivery, lead times, manufacturing costs, safety, quality and housekeeping.

Essential Functions:

Manage all manufacturing processes and achieve performance on-time delivery, lead times, manufacturing costs, safety, quality and housekeeping. Manage and develop shop floor supervisory team (MOS Playbook). Resource management (Labor/Equipment). Support all logistical activities to provide optimum manufacturing performance. Direct all manufacturing operations so as to assist in the control of plant inventory levels. Recommend capacity adjustments to the plant manager, i.e., equipment, staffing levels. Education and Training Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in Business, Operations, Industrial Management, or Engineering. MBA preferred but not required. Minimum Qualifications Minimum of five years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a metal fabricating or assembly environment. Experience should include direct manufacturing supervision. Should be experienced in leading successful employee involvement efforts. Demonstrated competence at union avoidance and coaching/developing subordinates a definite plus. Should be familiar with manufacturing concepts such as KANBAN, MRPII, Constraint Management, and Total Predictive Maintenance. Demonstrated skill in assisting the HR function a positive. Knowledge of OSHA and other safety regulations required; should be able to design and carry out safety programs, including training. Physical Demands Constant sitting and grasping. Occasional driving, grasping and pinching. Minimal standing, walking, bending, squatting, kneeling, climbing and reaching. Lift up to 5 lbs. Carry up to 5 lbs. (approximately 25 feet). Push/Pull 10 lbs. of force (1-5 feet).

Environmental Conditions Work Environment:

Office/Administrative.

Lighting:

Adequate.

Ventilation:

Adequate.

Temperature:

Temperature Controlled with AC/Heat. Behavioral Traits Innovative

• Feeling comfortable in fast-changing environments; being willing to take risks and to consider new and untested approaches Persuasive
• Building commitment by convincing others and winning them over to your point of view Excitement
• Operating with a good deal of energy, intensity and emotional expression; having a capacity for keeping others enthusiastic and involved Tactical
• Emphasizing the production of immediate results by focusing on short-range, hands-on, practical strategies Feedback
• Letting others know in a straightforward manner what you think of them, how well they have performed and if they have met your needs and expectations Production
• Adopting a strong orientation toward achievement, holding high expectations for yourself and others, pushing yourself and others to achieve at high levels Cooperation
• Accommodating the needs and interests of others by being willing to defer performance on your own objectives in order to assist colleagues with theirs Consensual
• Valuing the ideas and opinions of others and collecting their input as part of your decision-making process. Empathy
• Demonstrating an active concern for people and their needs by forming close and supportive relationships with others Development & Continual Learning
• Displays an ongoing commitment to learning and self-improvement. Interviewing Others
• Asks questions in ways that enhance the clarity, quality, and reliability of information. Managing Projects or Programs
• Structures and directs others' work on projects or programs. Relationship Building
• Builds constructive working relationships characterized by a high level of acceptance, cooperation, and mutual respect. Stress Tolerance
• Maintains composure in highly stressful or adverse situations. Hendrickson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
• This is not a comprehensive list of duties.

Duties may change without notice in management's sole discretion. Benefits We offer a full complement of benefits that include medical, dental, and vision insurance; life, travel, and disability insurance; a flexible spending account; 401K plans; a pension plan; paid holidays and vacation. We also offer financial assistance programs if you decide to adopt a child or want to pursue further education. We have a comprehensive wellness program and an Employee Assistance Program, that supports individuals in the proactive management of their overall health and wellness.