Production Manager

WHY WORK AT MSI?

• Competitive Wages
• Full Range of Excellent Benefits: We offer a full benefits package including: Health, Dental, Vision, Short and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Medical and Dependent Care Flex Spending, 401K with company match, and generous paid time-off.
• Work-Life Balance
• Stimulating Environment
• Casual Dress Code

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Production Manager manages operations of production areas to ensure that volume, cost, waste, safety and quality standards are achieved. Regularly monitors production metrics to identify opportunities for improvement. Ensures company products are of the highest quality, while meeting or exceeding company performance standards, customer demands and delivery requirements.

POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops and evaluates processes, recommends and implements measures to improve safety, production methods, equipment performance, utilization of people and materials, and quality of product.
• Establishes key production metrics to monitor performance, identify and resolve problems, and implement process improvements.
• Partners with production supervision, quality, planning, purchasing and inventory departments to ensure quality products, accurate schedules, efficient production processes, and inventory levels of material and goods that meet or exceed established standards.
• Collaborates with senior leadership to present key performance metrics in support of strategic planning, recommending changes, space, personnel, material and/or equipment requirements.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from production, product support, sales, finance, vendors, and customers.
• Leads problem resolution on escalated technical, process, production or personnel issues and matters.
• Communicates shipment statuses and calculates shop hours daily, along with responding to lead-time requests as needed.
• Ensures the completion of all required production paperwork, records, documentation, such as time cards, quality records, etc.
• Implements the preventive maintenance procedures and plan the repair of machines and equipment to minimize downtime with the maintenance department.
• Ensures the training of new and present employees in the processes and methods required to achieve the company's standards for safety, housekeeping, quality, efficiency and productivity.
• Maintains departmental supplies, tools, equipment, and order as necessary.
• All other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Industrial, Engineering or related field preferred. In lieu of degree, equivalent combination of education and experience accepted.
• Minimum of five (5) years related experience managing a production environment, or equivalent experience in related environment.
• Strong business acumen, project management, organizational, communication and time management skills.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
• Proven ability to engage, empower and mentor direct reports and peers; creating an environment that promotes trust, productivity and open communication.
• Must be able to balance and achieve positive results in the areas of safety, quality, accuracy, timeliness, reliability, productivity and housekeeping.
• Must be able to read, analyze, and interpret technical information related to products, processes and equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

There is a moderate risk of injury. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Work hours are generally during normal business hours and average at least 40 per week. Additional hours may be required as dictated by business needs. Some business travel may be required. Consistent and regular attendance required.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.