Great Lakes Veneer, Inc Hiring for Production Manager Job at Marion, WI Full Time

Position Title & Reporting:

The Production Manager is a critical, high-impact leadership team role which is responsible for managing and directing all aspects of production including productivity, yield, quality, cost, process improvement, safety, and employee development. This position reports directly to the Director of Manufacturing and is a key member of the leadership team.

Position Overview:

This position is accountable for leading all aspects of Production, working across multiple departments to manufacture products and serve our customers by producing the highest quality products at the lowest possible cost.

Great Lakes Veneer, is a technological leader in the veneer manufacturing industry, is seeking an experienced manufacturing professional that is ready to be challenged by leading, managing, and implementing production process improvements within our plant in Marion Wisconsin. http://www.greatlakesveneer.com

Responsibilities (Essential Job Functions):

· Lead and coach all aspects of day-to-day Production activities to ensure workforce productivity

· Set production targets and achieve key production standards including yield, throughput, quality standards, and labor efficiency

· Production planning and achievement of plan

· Delivering customer orders on-time and maintaining customer specified quality

· Achieving and beating, cost targets established for customer orders

· Manage all Supervisor and hourly Production workforce elements including hiring, on-boarding, training, coaching, employee development, and performance management

· Maintaining & improving key management processes, such as daily reports, dashboards, etc.

· Assisting Business Development & Sales with sample orders and new product development activities

· Work closely with Engineering on all capital projects, machine improvements and technical issues

· Help direct Maintenance to ensure Production machine breakdowns are repaired in a timely and cost-effective manner

· Develop Work Instructions, and monitor SOP documentation

· Oversee the communication, information exchange, and working relationships between shifts

· Responsible for Special Projects as assigned by the Director of Manufacturing

· Maintain a safe work environment and injury free workplace

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.

Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities):

• Significant relevant experience in manufacturing and operations
• Bias toward leadership and a take-charge personality who is willing to engage others, make decisions and own the results
• Ability to coach, develop, and hold others accountable for actions and results
• Ability to lead and manage at a high level while juggling urgent issues and priorities
• Exhibits a continuous improvement and change mindset
• Skills to communicate effectively, clearly, and often with others across the organization to collaborate and gain agreement to move forward
• Ability to build and develop relationships and establish rapport and trust with the workforce
• Technical understanding of machinery and converting equipment and complicated product specifications and processes
• Sound judgment and decision-making abilities
• Demonstrated high integrity and ethical standards
• Strong organizational skills along with accuracy and attention to detail
• Knowledge and demonstrated database proficiency working with Outlook, Word, Excel, and other programs

Experience:

· Minimum of 10+ years of production and operations experience working in a manufacturing environment

· Hands-on experience working with teams of hourly employees handling employee relations and disciplinary issues. Strong ability to coach, grow, and develop people

Education/Certification:

· Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, or Technology field preferred

· Post college Management and Supervisory training/certification desired

Other Information:

· Travel: Minimal travel required

· Flexibility to handle periodic schedule adjustments to cover plant operating hours

· Work Hours: To be determined

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 – $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Marion, WI 54950: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location