Job Description
Job Summary: Directs departmental work force. Coordinates all manufacturing operations, maintains schedules, and administers discipline by employing a wide range of skills and techniques. All of this must be done within the prescribed policies and procedures of the company.
ESSENTIAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1 : Applies skills, knowledge, experience, available man-hours, machines, and tools effectively in order to obtain the most favorable costs and quality of workmanship.
2 : Acts in a Production Manager capacity in the event of a temporary vacancy.
3 : Acts in a Senior Management position on specified shifts in absence of the Production Manager.
4 : Participates in and coordinates company programs. Example: Communications, apprenticeships, job training, team member appraisals, wage administration, etc.
5 : Maintains conformance with rules and regulations, and administer approved disciplinary measure when necessary.
6 : Collaborates with Engineering and Manufacturing personnel to provide information on matters relative to the design and utilization of tools, production methods, applications, etc.
7 : Attends company-sponsored training classes and special classes to keep abreast of and well informed of new developments in regard to management, supervision and other job related courses.
8 : Records data on production, labor, team members, and scrap on a timely basis.
9 : Maintains security of buildings, grounds, equipment, materials, and personnel.
10 : Ensures accuracy of inventory and inventory management.
11 : Assumes other duties as assigned by Manager.
THE MOST IMPORTANT ACTIVITIES PERFORMED:
1 : Organizes and assigns work to utilize skills, knowledge, experience, available man-hours, machines, and tools to obtain the most favorable costs and quality of workmanship.
2 : Ensures the quality and accuracy of products and timely completion of schedules.
3 : Maintains and trains an efficient work force in accordance with job requirements, work levels and schedules, man-hour requirements and training programs.
4 : Polices the use of safety devices and equipment, general housekeeping, and maintains a constant vigilance for hazardous conditions and practices.
5 : Administers company policies and maintains a harmonious employer/team member relationship on the highest possible level.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
1 : Extended time on feet.
2 : Manual dexterity and hand to eye coordination with hand/power tools.
3 : Frequent stooping, bending, walking, carrying and lifting (up to 50 pounds).
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED (EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS):
1 : Minimum of 5 years supervisory experience in a production environment.
2 : Must have effective group/public speaking skills.
3 : Must be capable of communicating effectively, both orally and in writing, with hourly and management personnel.
4 : Must have earned a BA in a business-related field or possess an equivalent level of experience.
5 : Possess efficient and productive organizational, time management and analytical skills.
6 : Possess mechanical competence and knowledge and use of safety conscious practices.