This role is responsible for planning and overseeing the daily operations of the organization to ensure goals and objectives are achieved. Accountabilities also include ensuring that jobs meet quality specifications, manufacturing standards and that safety procedures are followed while working to continuously improve quality and productivity of manufacturing operations.

Reports to: Vice President/General Manager

Duties and Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

• Compliance with all company policies and procedures, including safety regulations
• Plans and organizes daily activities related to production and operations
• Measures productivity by analyzing performance data, financial data, and activity reports
• Coordinates with other support departments such as human resources, finance, warehousing, and logistics to ensure successful production operations
• Assists with budget preparation for operations unit
• Responsible for plant Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
• Create culture of accountability
• Develop the skills and capabilities of the plant staff
• Organizes and oversees the schedules and work of assigned staff
• Handles discipline and termination of employees as needed and in accordance with company policy and human resources
• Maintains a clean, safe, and organized work area
• Promotes good moral and communications among all employees
• Ability to follow manager’s instructions/directions as given
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Ensuring daily production needs are being met by employees
• Report weekly to Vice President/General Manager regarding factory activities
• Other duties as assigned by manager

• Excellent managerial and supervisory skills
• Extensive knowledge of operations and production management
• Ability to interpret financial data as needed to set production goals
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or equivalent education and experience
• User knowledge of ERP a plus
• 3 – 5 years of related experience required

Physical Job Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 30lbs
• Must be able to access and navigate the production facility
• Some periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• May involve some repetitive motions such as frequent bending, stooping, squatting, pushing, and pulling of parts
• Must be able to work in various temperature conditions to include extreme heat, humidity and cold