This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13053918

What you will do

The Production Manager will be responsible for a substantial portion of the daily production function within a plant. This individual will incorporate best-in-class practices to increase productivity and drive improvement in all business metrics and will focus on development and management of production personnel, particularly next generation leadership.

How you will do it

• Direct Production Supervisors in the plant and coordinate production work through familiarity with all manufacturing processes. Maintain a continual awareness of safety, quality, efficiency, scrap and production schedules.

• Motivate and direct the training of Production Supervisors. Train and develop individuals, instill in them a sense of responsibility, and evaluate them on their progress.

• Work with leadership and CI/Mfg. Engineering to develop a roadmap for Continuous Improvement in the assigned area for processes and productivity.

• Attain production goals through effective scheduling to meet customer demands.

• Drive daily, weekly, and monthly performance metrics to ensure budgetary requirements are achieved.

• Provide leadership to create a work environment that drives excellence in productivity, customer service and quality.

• Ensure compliance with plant safety rules, policies and procedures and established housekeeping practices.

• Understand and support plant KPIs and Shop Floor Management objectives.

• Use continuous improvement skills such as Six Sigma, 5-S, Lean manufacturing, etc. to drive improvement.

• Foster a work environment built on fair and consistent treatment of all employees.

• Prepare and lead the execution of annual operating budgets and financial plans.

• Ensure compliance with quality assurance and ISO-9000 policies, procedures and manuals.