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KPS Global® is the largest provider of insulated panel systems for custom walk-ins to the convenience store, supermarket and warehouse club markets. We also manufacture custom enclosures for controlled environments for the scientific and industrial markets.

Setting the industry standard for more than 75 years, with knowledgeable experts who work with customers to develop custom cold storage solutions for a wide range of industries including food retail, industrial and scientific markets.

KPSG is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas with five manufacturing locations in Fort Worth, TX; Piney Flats, TN; Conyers, GA, San Dimas, CA and Goodyear, AZ. 

KPS Global believes in people who drive positive change. We value outstanding people who are deeply committed to providing innovative, high-quality service to customers from coast to coast. As a member of the KPSG team, you will be part of an exciting and modern company culture where you will enjoy professional growth and benefit from an environment where creativity, innovation and hard work are rewarded.

KPS Global is a privately held company, owned by the Viessmann Generations Group, with more than 850 employees.

Job Summary

The Production Manager is responsible for leading and coordinating the activities of all production departments through first line supervisors to ensure KPS Global meets quality, productivity, housekeeping, and safety goals. In this role you will lead and coordinate daily operation of production with responsibility for achieving safety, quality, customer satisfaction, and cost effectiveness. Responsible for implementing and driving change in a custom, fast-paced, lean manufacturing environment. Interacts daily with department supervisors/leaders in Operations, Quality, Human Resources, Finance, Materials, Engineering, and Continuous Improvement.

Major Responsibilities

• Assisting Plant Manager in achieving plant operational goals and participating in developing a lean vision and lean transformation plan by creating a lean culture through continuous improvement to insure a lean vision is communicated
• Responsible for overall performance of production, including safety, quality, delivery cost and employee engagement.
• Responsible for the daily management system driving, containment actions and root cause problem solving.
• Strong floor presence providing coaching, support, and a bias for immediate action.
• Manage the activities of production supervisor and plant associates to achieve objectives regarding safety, quality, attainment, and cost. Evaluates the performance of associates and completes necessary reports. Recommends merit increases and training/development needs.
• Supervises the utilization of materials to assure an appropriate number of parts are available to maintain smooth production flow; identifies wasteful practices and methods; reports any problems/concerns with viable solutions to the Plant Manager and reports suggestions recommended by associates for procedure change, etc.
• Actively lead plant programs and goals, including but not limited to: Safety, Quality, Takt Attainment, Efficiency, and Employee Engagement. 
• Identify opportunities for improvement; implement improvement plans, lead daily problem-solving activities within teams for process improvements.
• Provide for effective associate relations within manufacturing by ensuring that employment practices are fair and consistent. Ensure adherence to standard work, including plant work rules, and payroll compliance (if applicable)
• Implement plant wide communication plans and initiatives with employees in area of responsibility. Serve as primary communication vehicle between leadership team and production employee.
• Developing value streams and identifying launch areas and timelines
• Reviewing weekly production schedules to ascertain product data such as types, quantities, and specifications of products and scheduled delivery dates in order to plan department operations and meet ship schedule deadlines
• Reviewing production and operating reports and resolving operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum cost and prevention of operational delays
• Implementing a robust 5S and visual workplace program and implementing a standard work process for all production and manufacturing operations
• Working with Plant Manager to provide leadership and ensure that all safety and ergonomic standards are properly trained and in place; working with management to identify and correct any hazards and provide assistance in worker's compensation administration
• Engaging in all required HR activities including recruiting, coaching, counseling, performance management, associate development
• Developing a Kaizen Plan and conducting Kaizen Event

• Good understanding of business fundamentals
• Must have good business ethics to act in the best interests of the company, co-workers and other stake holders in the environment.
• Have a basic knowledge of environmental, health and safety practices.
• Must have excellent problem solving, decision making and critical thinking skills.
• Basic knowledge of MRP and supply chain management.
• Must have good time management skills
• Must possess great leadership skills to drive culture shift changes
• Good understanding of implementing quality at the source procedures.
• Good communication skills to provide direction and leadership consistent with business plan goals.
• Bilingual Preferred
• Strong computer skills are required, including the ability to manage large volumes of data, create and edit basic databases, and generate reports to effectively communicate information.

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, business or operational related program required from and accredited institution.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of supervisory experience in a related manufacturing environment with a proven track record of successful production and manufacturing improvements.
• Experience with implementation of visual managements systems and processes.
• Lean manufacturing background with a proven track record of implementing 6S, Kanban systems, pull systems, Level loading.
• Proven track record of sustainable manufacturing practices.