Production Manager

Production Manager

Blue Bird (NASDAQ : BLBD) is recognized as a technology leader and innovator of school buses since its founding in 1927. Our dedicated team members design, engineer and manufacture school buses with a singular focus on safety, reliability, and durability. School buses carry the most precious cargo in the world 25 million children twice a day making them the most trusted mode of student transportation. The company is the proven leader in low- and zero-emission school buses with more than 25,000 propane, natural gas, and electric powered buses sold. Blue Bird is transforming the student transportation industry through cleaner energy solutions.

JOB SUMMARY :

Reporting to the Plant Manager Fabrication or Manufacturing and Assembly, this role is responsible for safety, quality, delivery, and cost functions across multiple production departments. The right candidate must be highly motivated and be able to lead Supervisors, Team Leaders and cross functional teams in development and implementation of plans to achieve department objectives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Supervise operations within the assigned area of responsibility
• Responsible to oversee a safe operation and to drive a Culture of Safety inclusive of 5S principles
• Creates a work environment where employees are energized and motivated to continuously improve value stream processes, delight our customers, and accomplish both individual and team objectives
• Enforce all principles and procedures to attain Quality in Station (QIS)
• Provide determined leadership required to drive the necessary concepts establishing our Quality Leadership Teams
• Assist in the recruitment and onboarding of new hires
• Develop, implement, and enforce operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate operating problems and improve product quality and revenue
• Responsible for achieving the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) results and subsequent performance management of all direct reports within your value stream
• Evaluate various areas of the production operation to ensure optimum safety and quality practices are in place
• Accomplishes results through leadership by communicating clear job expectations and providing the environment to attain those results
• Effectively rolls out Policy Deployment to assigned areas engaging all employees in effectively developing objectives, action plans and progress measures driving S,Q,D,C,P continuous improvement.
• Conduct lean activities such as Kaizen events to drive process improvement and cost reductions driven by a continuous improvement mindset.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

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Blue Bird is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We strive to have the best available talent in every job based on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities each person brings. Blue Bird is committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in Company operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination in all forms.