Production Manager

The Production Manager oversees departmental operations with responsibility for employee training, safety compliance, performance management, product quality, process improvement, and meeting or exceeding production goals. This role requires strict adherence to all company safety policies, quality standards, and operating procedures. Safety & Compliance Enforce all safety guidelines and ensure environmental compliance across all departments. Ensure employees complete required safety and compliance training and follow safe equipment-use practices. Immediately report hazardous conditions, safety concerns, or injuries. Production & Quality Management Track, analyze, and report daily production metrics and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and productivity. Ensure equipment is used safely and coordinate maintenance or repairs as needed. Verify production processes follow assembly and quality inspection standards; implement corrective actions when required. Partner with Continuous and Quality Improvement teams to implement standardized process improvements. Partner with Supply Chain and downstream partners to ensure that inventory flow meets enterprise goals. Balance safety, quality, cost, and delivery to achieve positive operational outcomes. Leadership & People Management Communicate daily, weekly, and monthly objectives to department supervisors, leads and shop employees. Oversee performance evaluations, provide coaching, and implement corrective actions when needed. Monitor attendance and timekeeping and work with management and HR to address issues. Maintain clear team communication regarding goals, expectations, and operational updates. Support effective shift handovers with supervisors to ensure continuity. Cross-Functional Collaboration Coordinate communications with sales, customers, procurement, and vendors as assigned. Ensure teams have the necessary information and resources to execute the daily cadence of intake, evaluations, site transfers, and asset recovery.

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