Production Manager Jobs in Semmes, AL (NOW HIRING)

• Utilize employee resources and equipment to achieve production plans and schedules within a specified timeframe
• Train, inform, and onboard employees to specific procedures, processes and objective of department stressing and promoting quality and safety standards
• Complete 45-day, 90-day, and annual employee reviews accurately according to the performance criteria and in a timely manner; ensure employee signs off on reviews within a timely manner
• Maintain production, required personnel attendance, right-to-know and training records and other records pertaining to the department
• Partner with other departments in coordinating raw materials, parts, assemblies, completed units and staffing
• Direct employee problems to the appropriate authorities for assistance, resolution and response.
• Continually evaluate workflow and processes, and further recommend more efficient and effective procedures to minimize costs.
• Manage employee performance and attendance providing real time, honest feedback
• Participate in weekly supervisory meetings to increase and maintain up-to-date communications and relay pertinent information to departmental employees
• Update manufacturing manager on progress of production plans and schedules
• Administer work rules, regulations and disciplinary action when necessary, observing and practicing safety procedures and policies
• Insure TDD, drawing and specification information is current to all production W/O's.
• Documents all drawing and BOM discrepancies. Submits drawing redlines and BOM issues to the engineering group.
• Utilizes problem solving techniques and QA resources when product defects are recognized
• Ensure all company policies, procedures, and safety objectives are followed. Report all findings.
• Identify shortages and communicate in writing weekly shortfalls to purchasing.
• Communicate production pending information with the Master Scheduler and production team.
• Continually seek improvements for all 5S and lean manufacturing objectives.
• Continual input for improvement of production processes effecting product flow and throughput.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
• SHIFT: Monday - Thursday, 5:00 AM - 5:00 PM; 5:00 PM to 5:00 AM or Friday - Sunday 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk and sit. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger; handle or feel objects; tools or controls and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and vibration. Medium to loud noise level in the work environment

Required

• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing experience in related area
• Proven experience problem solving and navigating through ambiguity
• Team player mentality
• Understand and use basic blueprints
• Understand and use basic math

Preferred

•  High school diploma or GED
• Previous experience as a supervisor or as a lead
• JD Edwards and Excel
• Tig and Mig welding experience