Production Manager - Boise, United States - AERO Specialties

Description

AERO Specialties is a world leader in manufacturing and distributing high-quality ground support equipment (GSE). We opened our doors in 1987 as a small, local manufacturer and have grown tremendously with offices in the Boise, ID, USA area and multiple international sales as service locations. We remain dedicated to the company's mission of providing the best GSE and customer service possible. We are seeking new team members who share our core values and vision: building a team of people dedicated to our purpose who strive for excellence in performance

The AERO Specialties Production Manager position is responsible for overall management, direction, and coordination of production operations. The Production Manager is also responsible for meeting budgetary requirements, production schedules and aiding in new product and process development. Supervises all departments within manufacturing, including assembly, fabrication, production planning, manufacturing, and engineering. The position is additionally responsible for the maintenance of the facility.

What are we looking for? Someone with the following Core Competencies:

• Demonstrates ability to lead a department to achieve goals that contribute to the growth of the Company through communication, motivation, and accountability
• The ability to work hard, to complete multiple challenging tasks/projects within agreed time frames and with the appropriate level of critical thinking and quality
• To manage daily, monthly, and annual goals with clear, proactive communication and follow up across all teams, both internal and external
• The drive to improve the business and its processes by seeking efficiency in all activities
• A commitment to be your best self every day; to taking responsibility for your actions; to taking a positive approach towards your coworkers, our challenges, and our failures, to pushing yourself and your coworkers for results

We strive for success but sometimes we miss. When we do, we expect everyone to pull together, to get back up and to push forward again - together.

And someone who can:

• Coordinate the execution of manufacturing schedules based on sales requirements and plant capacity
• Determine plant policies consistent with company policies and directs and supervises the application of such policies to the plants' manufacturing operations
• Confer with plant personnel on the application of methods and production standards, incentive rates and standards, and adherence to safety programs
• Review all recommendations for special machinery and works closely with product and process research and development program changes
• Oversee the maintenance of buildings and equipment, and plant security and protection
• Coordinate long-range plant expansion, conversion, and equipment planning
• Review and approve recommendations of subordinates in matters of personnel and/or rate changes
• Ensure processes are in accordance with EPA regulations
• Ensure working conditions are in accordance with local and federal (OSHA) regulations

Other Responsibilities:

• CIT: Establish standards and procedures for continuous improvement
• MRP system implementation team member: work closely with other department managers towards the successful implementation of the MRP system
• Maintain the currency with respect to technical and supervisory skills by attending training classes, special technical and administration courses; seminars, exhibits and trade shows are needed

Requirements

What qualifies someone for this position?

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education/experience
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in leading plant operations and manufacturing/industrial engineering
• Familiarity with EPA and OSHA regulations
• Strong written, verbal, analytical and interpersonal skills
• Computer skills: MRP system experience, knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Possess a valid in-state driver's license and an acceptable safe driving record

What do you get in return?

• Competitive pay DOE
• We pay 100% of your (the employee's) health insurance premium at time of eligibility (after 60 days at 1st of the month)
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employer match for 401k with eligibility to participate after only 90 days
• Options for short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible work schedules
• Paid vacation and personal time; the longer you're with us, the more you'll accrue
• Paid holidays
• Potential for Profit Sharing