Production Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

JOB SUMMARY : Responsible for the management of Garment Manufacturing facility, Box Plant and Promotional Products at Marion Correctional Institution, Ocala Florida. This includes Day to Day operational management, process improvement, safety, manufacturing, administration, training, quality, and service functions to meet sales and net income targets while achieving the company’s mission of training inmate workers. Responsible for P&L to budget management and cost controls.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : Other duties may be assigned.

• Manage Production at Marion site in a professional manner.
• Lead business & new product development projects authorized through the company’s business development approval process.
• Manage plant operations in compliance with company policies and directives as well as FDC rules and regulations.
• Establish and maintain excellent working relationships with Warden and Staff.
• Ensure sales and services result in profitable revenue contribution through raw material cost and expense management and product and services price controls.
• Ensure safe working conditions and practices are maintained in compliance with regulatory and administrative codes.
• Plan and coordinate production to meet customer demand in an efficient, effective, and timely manner.
• Continuously identify process improvement opportunities and collaborate with company kaizen leaders on implementation.
• Develop and manage the annual sales and capital budget.
• Interface with all PRIDE staff & departments, customers, vendors, and consultants.
• Any other task as assigned by Management.

Requirements :

Education and Experience : 4-year degree with major in business administration or marketing and / or 5 to 10 years’ experience of progressive experience in management, production, quality, inventory control, operations, or related field. Profit and Loss experience.

Language Skills : Must be able to communicate effectively, both written and orally, with peers, subordinates, staff, upper management, customers, and Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) personnel to conduct the functions of the production. Ability to read and interpret complex documents such as invitations to bid, safety regulations, operating manuals, budgets, company policies and personnel rules / procedures. Ability to speak effectively before groups inside and outside of the production.

Mathematical Skills : Mathematical Skills : Ability to perform basic mathematical, algebraic, and statistical operations. Ability to articulate and make projections based upon historical information and anticipated deviance. Ability to use computer formulas to plan and organize raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.

Reasoning Ability : Ability to solve complex and practical problems dealing with people and things where a variety of skill and experience is required to arrive at a solution. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to analyze and disseminate information for the purpose of planning and developing projections. Ability to understand and guide others to be successful in getting the job done.

Specialized Knowledge and / or Skill : Operation of personal computers, spreadsheets, word processing software, communications programs. Familiar with other office machines and equipment to include multi-line telephones and copiers. Familiar with standard office practices, filing, record keeping, and generally accepted accounting practices. Knowledge of flat sheet small qty box production is a plus. Knowledge Garment manufacturing and Gerber Accumark and Garment Design systems a plus. Must be proficient in the areas of the company's information management system that are applicable to this position.

Other Skills and Abilities : Ability to manage, lead, train, and develop others to meet the ever-evolving needs of customers. Successful completion of DC training and PRIDE training. Problem Solving Skills : take a concept of a process and establish the equipment needed to make it happen; Organizational Abilities : should be able to prioritize tasks, set schedules and work between different projects to achieve overall business goals. Conflict resolution and coaching- The ability to coach and mentor free world and inmate staff through challenges and ever changing requirements.