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Production Manager

Production Manager

Schiller Grounds CareSouthampton, PA, USA
7 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Quick Apply
Job description

BASIC FUNCTION :

The Production Manager oversees and executes all production lines in support of the overall production operation of lawn and garden equipment and associated inventory management.

SPECIFIC & ESSENTIAL DUTIES :

  • Plans, organizes, supervises, and participates in daily operations and activities.
  • Trains, supervises, and evaluates the performance of assemblers and leads.
  • Ensures production schedule supports operations' goals of earned hours and that production lines are well staffed. Works with HR on recruiting and adjusting staffing levels as needed.
  • Monitors employees to ensure that all inventory related transactions are properly completed in Oracle.
  • Maintains skills matrix to support cross training initiatives and career progression.
  • Performs and maintains cycle counts and random audit process.
  • Establish Production practices and protocols to achieve an efficient warehouse.
  • Sets team goals in collaboration with executive management and other team leads.
  • Participates / leads Kaizen (continuous improvement events) in support of improvement initiatives.
  • Analyzes processes and procedures to implement cost reduction initiatives.
  • Observes health and safety regulations; maintains warehouse in a clean, safe, and orderly condition. Ensures all OSHA safety requirements are adhered to.
  • Assists management in establishing warehouse standards and procedures; advise of budget-related needs.
  • Manages employee time keeping records, including PTO requests to support production goals.

EDUCATION / TRAINING REQUIREMENTS :

  • Associate degree or equivalent experience a plus. Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS :

  • 3+ years production and supervisory experience in a progressive manufacturing facility.
  • COMPETENCIES :

  • Excellent leadership skills, including the abilities to set goals, motivate and manage conflict
  • Effective communication skills, including writing, speaking and active listening
  • Great interpersonal skills
  • Good project management skills, including strong decision-making, problem-solving and strategic planning abilities
  • Exceptional time management and organization skills
  • In-depth understanding of industry and company best practices for the warehouse
  • Familiarity inventory control practices and logistics
  • Comfortable using inventory management software and other organizational computer applications
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and ERP Systems (Oracle preferred)
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