Production Manager

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Company: Waste Zero
Location: Hemingway, SC 29554

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Job Description

Production Manager

Summary

Directs plant manufacturing operations through a team of Shift Managers and interaction with Technical, Customer Service, and Quality Management. Ensures continuous improvement and attainment of plant goals for Safety, Quality, Productivity, and Cost.

Key Relationships

  • Reports directly to the VP Operations/Plant Manager
  • Manages four Shift Managers, Packaging Manager, Department Leads, and Trainers

Major Responsibilities

  • Manages the activities of the shop floor
  • Follows established procedures and approved processes
  • Supervises all production operations
  • Plans, schedules, and coordinates departmental activities to fulfill sales orders; meets inventory requirements and delivers manufactured products in a timely fashion

Education and Experience

  • Proven leader in a production/manufacturing operation
  • Possesses a thorough knowledge of all manufacturing methods, techniques, and related equipment
  • Must be familiar with product construction and application
  • Must have complete knowledge of production scheduling and shop operations
  • Will be computer literate, particularly in shop floor control, production planning, and inventory control applications
  • Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Critical Competencies for Success

  • Must be able to read and interpret drawings and specifications
  • Highly organized, self-motivated individual who can work independently
  • Must have strong leadership skills, with excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Must be able to manage multiple tasks and priorities and easily adapt to changing situations
  • Lean Manufacturing Systems knowledge
  • Six Sigma Green Belt, preferred

Special Position Requirements

  • Physical Demands
  • Some physical exertion required
  • Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and occasionally bend and move about the facility
  • Personal Protective Equipment: Safety Glasses and ear plugs required
  • Work Environment
  • Works in an office and manufacturing environment
  • Exposed to dust, odors, oil, fumes and noise

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

  • relevant: 3 years (Preferred)

Education:

  • Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Work Location:

  • One location

Benefits:

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Paid time off
  • Relocation assistance

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

  • Achievement-oriented — enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail
  • High stress tolerance — thrives in a high-pressure environment
  • Adaptable/flexible — enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction

This Job Is:

  • A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply
  • A job for which all ages, including older job seekers, are encouraged to apply