Essential Job Functions:

• Manage all manufacturing and production functions, utilizing team leads and working alongside Operations Manager.

• Manage, with the Operations manager, Production and Shipping/Receiving employees, including but not limited to:

• Performance appraisals, discipline and training

• Scheduling production staff members to ensure proper coverage

• Setting productivity goals for the production team

• Manage purchasing to vendors and receipt of goods from vendors.

• Work with the management team to resolve manufacturing problems.

• Work with the management team to ensure product quality and timely delivery.

• Assist with process and capacity planning.

• Make recommendations for continuous improvement ideas to improve processes and structures for better performance.

• Collaborate with the Operations Manager in driving and managing Continuous Improvement initiatives across the organization.

• Resolving problems or delays in production

• Assist with the implementation of and maintaining of scheduling software and metrics as required/requested by the operations manager

• Fulfill our Quality System requirements as required.

• Team Oriented. (Works well with others and pitches in as necessary to get the job done.)

Applicable Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

• Computer skills - ERP systems, Microsoft Excel, Scheduling/Capacity planning programs

• (Aptitude in all software applications, relevant to the job, and familiarity with the use of relevant hardware, office machine, etc.).

• 5 plus years of management experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Aptitude in shop math and blueprint reading.

• Attention to detail.

• Interpersonal skills. (Listens, clearly communicates, and provides both internal and external customer service).

• Management skills. (Coaches, counsels, trains, develops, and motivates employees).

• Negotiation skills. (Presents, listens, seeks common ground for a win-win, and is appropriately assertive when necessary).

• Organization and planning skills. (Quickly finds answers to questions, minimizes mistakes, properly prioritizes tasks, and maintains a clean work area.)

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift, push, pull, and twist as required to perform job duties.

Location:

• On site required/hands-on duties

• Non-Remote

Benefits include:

• 100% Company paid medical, dental, and vision for employee and family

• 401k with 5% company contribution, plus profit share contribution

• 100% company paid STD, LTD and AD&D with the option to purchase additional coverage

• Flexible schedule

• Competitive pay

• No nights, 5-day work week

• Overtime usually available

• Tuition reimbursement and training opportunities

• Annual rate increase and merit increase pending individuals work ethics

• Annual year-end bonus

For immediate consideration call Jon at 860-773-0059 or email your resume to jbrink@pridestaff.com