Production Manager

Job Summary

We are looking for a dynamic Production manager to lead the operations in a company which is a leading producer of commercial silica used in the oil and gas industry and in a wide range of industrial applications

Essential Job Functions:

Guides, organizes, and directs the hourly work force to meet or exceed all safety, operational and quality goals.

Assures stationary and mobile equipment is operated properly in accordance with best practices.

Long term planning including projects, process development, budgeting, and operational schedules.

Training and maintenance of quality, safety, environmental, and health programs including audit and development activities.

Plans and schedules operations in conjunction with maintenance in order to meet sales requirements.

Assists the Plant Manager with development and execution of capital and annual budget plans. 

Performs administrative duties required to meet job goals including planning, budgeting, scheduling and reporting.

Manages plant operations and works with maintenance to ensure equipment is maintained in satisfactory condition. 

Controls plant costs through effective planning and management. 

With assistance from Corporate Engineering, ensures development and execution of production activities as outlined within the operation plan.

Additional duties as assigned

Required Education, Experience, and Skills:

Bachelor's Degree or relevant experience 

OR High school diploma or a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and seven years of progressively responsible experience in production management

Five years of progressively responsible experience in an industrial production environment. Leadership skills a plus.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suites especially Excel and Word

Solid background in Operations planning programs like JD Edwards

Engineering in a manufacturing background preferred or equivalent background as Operations Supervisor in a similar field

Must be able to handle several tasks at one time and work well with a variety of personalities in an effort to achieve continuous improvement.

Additional Information

Variable Compensation >15% Bonus

Relocation available nationwide.