Production Manager

Job Title: OPERATIONS MANAGER

Department: Operations

Exempt Position

Report To/Title: Plant Director

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Supervises, directs and controls all department operations within the required framework of schedules, cost control and quality standards.
• Lead by example, treat all employees with respect, demonstrate excellent communication / facilitation skills
• Conduct “Toolbox” training sessions.
• Develop and maintain a team-based performance culture that strives to achieve daily Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost / Productivity goals.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities such as Kaizen, 5S, visual management, standard work, error proofing, one piece flow, Kanban, Total Productive Maintenance.
• Maintain a safe environment for operators where safety rules are followed, and injuries are minimized. 
• Maintain a “zero defects” quality culture where operators understand their responsibility to produce a quality product; ensure operators stop and fix defects when identified; implement root cause solutions to prevent recurring defects
• Achieve daily production output goals by following the schedule, managing labor and solving problems / issues that may develop that limit output. 
• Responsible for personnel staffing needs to ensure that work is produced in a prescribed time frame in accordance with company standards.
• Encourage and manage cross training team members. Maintain training matrix for all employees.
• Execution of cycle counts to maintain and improve inventory accuracy, order materials for production as needed.
• Assist in the training, development, motivation, disciplinary action and discharge of employees.
• Coordinate activities with all production support departments so that a smooth flow continues in the manufacturing process.
• Keep attendance records and training records on each employee.
• Ensure your team complies with all company policies (i.e., attendance, safety, security, housekeeping, etc.)
• Provide constructive feedback to employees to improve performance and address infractions in a professional and timely manner; document and maintain employee personnel documentation as needed
• Partner with operators, peers and teams to provide training, coaching and to solve problems
• Identify improvement opportunities to improve safety, quality, delivery and cost / productivity / labor performance. 
• Account for all payroll and labor charges on production management system.
• Other duties as assigned

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Act as a liaison between employee and Human Resources with regard to personnel issues, benefits, payroll and incentives.
• Work in the production area when time allows or when necessary to get work done on schedule.
• Prepare Performance Appraisals.

AUTHORITY:

All personnel are responsible for quality and therefore have the authority to stop production, if necessary to solve quality problems.

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Read, write and speak English.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of sewing machines and other equipment in department.
• Computer literate.
• Proven ability to work with and direct employees in order to provide proper leadership.
• Bilingual, Spanish/English, a plus.

PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE

Experience as a lead person or previous supervisory experience required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must have 20/20 vision or corrected to 20/20.

Must be able to perceive colors and shades of colors.

Must be able to lift 30 - 50 pounds unassisted.

Must be able to stand, walk or sit for entire shift.

Must be able to work in moderate noise levels.

Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Must be able to bend, reach, twist, stoop, squat and grasp with hands.