Production Manager

Position Summary

To provide leadership, direction, and guidance so that Production Department personnel can function as a high-performing team within a strong ethical culture in the most efficient manner to meet customer demands. This process includes the entire production line from crane to sanding. 

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and training to Production Supervisors so that a common understanding of goals and expectations between production crews is developed and common goals are achieved.
• Directs, coordinates, and appraises the performance of the Production Supervisors so that the operations and resources of the Production Department are maximized and quality, safety, housekeeping, and environmental standards are met. 
• Coordinates the work of the Production Department with other Departments in the plant, such as Maintenance, Warehouse, and Purchasing, to ensure the most efficient operation of key equipment and prevent unnecessary downtime.
• Assists in developing annual and long-range plans.  Works with engineering and other professionals to budget and forecast future business plans.  Provide input to Engineering for new project requests, purchases, and installation. 
• Implements and maintains Preventive Maintenance Programs in the Production Department
• Provide direction to Production Supervisors to ensure that Production Department personnel efficiently and effectively monitor plant equipment, identify equipment problems, and contribute to problem resolution. 
• Maintain an updated knowledge of all Plant processing equipment and know and understand the mechanical functioning and maintenance procedures of this equipment.
• Provides direction, development, and leadership so that plant personnel are developed and trained in the most efficient, productive, and safe manner to perform their jobs and prepared to progress into successively higher-level positions within the organization.  .
• Work closely with Research and Development to implement pilot programs for new product development.
• Performs general physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs, moving whole body and multilimbed coordination

Specialized/Technical Knowledge or Required Skills

• B.S in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Chemical Engineering and six or more years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to apply mechanical reasoning skills
• Must have experience in Six Sigma, Statistics, or SPC
• Knowledge of plant processing and equipment (wood products a plus)
• Ability to use spreadsheets and word-processing software.
• Familiar with plant automation systems