Production Manager - Tolleson, United States - WITRON Service America

WITRON Service America

Verified Company

Tolleson, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

General Summary

The Production Manager is responsible for coordinating all daily activity related to the safe and efficient operation of WITRON's advanced automated material handling system in order to meet or exceed customer production targets.

A successful Production Manager will understand the operational and business needs of our customer and effectively engage with all levels of operation to drive collaboration, innovation, and success.

Primary Responsibilities

Serve as the primary deputy to Site Manager both internally and externally for customer relations, employee matters, and operational decisions
Generate, analyze, and provide feedback relating to a variety of production and KPI reports to ensure superior, datadriven operational output
Drive departmental and team operational excellence through regular process reviews and realtime feedback based on measurable deliverables
Partner with the Site Manager to fully understand customer service expectations and implement necessary changes to processes and procedures to constantly improve performance
Manage employee headcounts through effective workforce planning, drive responsible labor costs, and support resultsdriven team structure
Maintain open, effective, and responsive communication with the customer on all aspect of operations directly impacting the customers' expectations
Attend and, in the case of the Site Manager's unavailability, chair staff meetings
Promote a "Safety First" mindset in all activities
Coordinate and supervise all production team activity in accordance with all applicable policies, laws and regulations
Collaborate with the Maintenance Manager and maintenance team to effectively schedule preventive and repair maintenance activities to minimize impact to daily production
Action immediate resolutions to irregular operations through careful and impactful review of process deviations and implementation of innovative and effective solutions
Approach each day with a continuous improvement mindset and drive all levels of the organization to strive to be better
Provide leadership for colleagues by mentoring future leaders, promoting open communication between teams, coaching on process and procedural compliance, leading training & development initiatives, and promoting the company's values

Education & Experience

High school diploma or GED required; 2 or 4year college degree or trade school certification preferred
Minimum 3 years' experience in a supervisory role
Previous experience in warehouse, supply chain, manufacturing, or industrial sectors

Skills, Abilities, & Knowledge

Familiarity with basic logistics and supply chain principles
Basic understanding of automated material handling systems
Customeroriented communication and management
Proven track record of team building
Analytical and problemsolving skills
Able to prioritize multiple tasks and workload in a fastpaced environment
Comfortable operating with ambiguity
P & L experience
Ability to coordinate and supervise a team of colleagues working in shift patterns
Experience in scheduling and/or overseeing planned, preventive, and unplanned maintenance
Knowledge of OSHA safety guidelines
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)

Physical Requirements

Wear appropriate personnel protective equipment in all safetysensitive areas
Be capable of continuous walking, standing, and climbing
Lift, pull, push up to 50 lbs.

Travel

This role may require occasional domestic and/or international travel in order to undergoing relevant training, to attend internal and/or customer meetings, and/or to support other WITRON facilities as needed.

Shifts