Production Manager Jobs in Washington, UT (NOW HIRING)

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GENERAL PURPOSE:

Directs and coordinates activities of production department(s) in processing materials and manufacturing sign products by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reviews production orders or schedules to ascertain product data such as types, quantities, and specifications of products and scheduled delivery dates in order to plan department operations
• Plans production operations, establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing products
• Prepares operational schedules and coordinates manufacturing activities to include job assignments to ensure production and quality of products meets specifications
• Reviews production and operating reports and resolves operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays
• Inspects machines and equipment to ensure specific operational performance and optimum utilization
• Develops or revises standard operational and working practices and observes workers to ensure compliance with standards
• Resolves worker grievances or submits unsettled grievances to Production Superintendent for action
• Compiles, stores, and retrieves production data
• Develops cost estimates to ensure accuracy and adherence to department procedures
• Computes cost factors and prepares estimates to be used by management for planning, organizing, and scheduling work
• Fabricates signs according to customer specification and government regulations
• Conducts special studies to develop and establish standard hour and related cost data
• Consults with clients, vendors, or other individuals to discuss and resolve issues
• Interfaces with other individuals in the organization to obtain support and commitment to production
• Identifies cost trends to assist management in cost reduction and process improvement efforts

MARGINAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participates in safety meetings/ training
• Coordinates and assists with sign transportation and installation as needed
• Oversees coordination of city inspections and locales for excavation
• Reviews new technologies, materials, and products for possible future use
• Performs other functions as necessary or as assigned

NATURE OF WORK CONTACTS:

• Interacts daily with YESCO employees both in-person, electronically, and on the telephone working to meet customer needs and expectations for sign projects
• Interacts daily with vendors both in-person, electronically, and on the telephone working to meet customer needs and expectations for sign projects

TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
An Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school in a related discipline required; or seven to ten years demonstrated experience in sign production projects or related areas; or any combination of education, experience, and training which provides the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers
• Ability to apply mathematical calculations regarding job costing
• Ability to use word processing, spreadsheet, inventory, design, internet, order processing, project management, and manufacturing software
• Ability to communicate in person, electronically, and over the telephone
• Ability to review documents to produce projects according to customer needs and expectations

PHYSICAL/SENSORY DEMANDS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work is performed indoors in an office environment. Work may periodically be performed in high, precarious places with the risk of electrical shock. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to sit; use computer to enter data; use telephone to converse with customers. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Employee must occasionally lift up to 75 or more pounds. Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Specific vision abilities include clarity of vision at 20 inches or less.
We maintain a drug free workplace. Young Electric Sign Company is an EEO/AA employer.  We welcome all qualified jobseekers.  Jobseekers will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion or other legally protected status.