Production Manager

Growing Manaufacturing firm in the Duluth, MN area has a need for a Production Manager. This is a direct hire role with a full benefits package.

Position Responsibilities

• Recommends improved manufacturing methods, layouts, equipment, accountable for workflow planning, maintenance, and production KPI’s.
• Determines production schedule and adjusts when need to fulfill customers need.
• Interviewing and training employees. Performing performance reviews, motivating, rewarding, and disciplining employees, addressing complaints, and resolving concerns.
• Must monitor and maintain quality standards.
• Review and analyze production reports to improve job margins.
• Monitor and maintain efficiencies standard.
• Develop and implement continuous improvement methods and techniques.
• Administer company policies. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the job description.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100 & EMS14001 standards.
• Ensure safety of the personnel and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with OSHA’s General Industry Standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing management experience.
• Experience in a job shop environment including equipment, scheduling, inventory control methods and quality control systems.
• Strong management principles and practices, and knowledge of manufacturing processes.
• Able to identify and resolve technical issues as well as interpersonal issues.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions in written or oral form.
• Persistent, upbeat, positive, high energy, and thrives in a dynamic atmosphere of change.
• Must be able to troubleshoot product related problems.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Exceptional organizational skill with ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to write department related work aids.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and working knowledge with MRP systems a plus.