Production Manager - AWD

Job Description

Essential responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Plan, lead and manage a complex, multi-shift production and distribution operations.
• Review and analyze production, quality control and operational reports.
• Analyze quality issues and able to determine root cause to develop and implement corrective actions.
• Plan and direct production activities and establish priorities for products in keeping with effective operations and cost factors.
• Manage 4 to 6 supervisors as direct reports, performing annual evaluations, and mid-year reviews, providing positive recognition and/or corrective action as necessary.
• Promote safe work environment, including identifying safety hazards, performing timely follow up on safety issues and corrections.
• Serve as a Safety Committee member and leader, ensure compliance with and champion all
safety programs.
• Work with General Manager to:
o Set Production schedules and goals
o Report on Departments that are behind schedule, identifying reasons and removing obstacles to meet production completion and ship dates
o Report on back orders and measures being taken to resolve backorder issues
• Work with Human Resources on hiring practices of new employees, and work with Department Managers on following hiring/