Production Manager

Job Description
Assures a safe and orderly work environment. Establishes and implements housekeeping policies and procedures. Works with EHS personnel to establish and implement safety policies and procedures.
Responsible for motivating, training and developing team members to achieve maximum productivity levels and maintain a clean safe work environment.
Responsible for applying strategic thinking to meet customer product demands.
Responsible for the overall management, direction and coordination of plant operations, including production and shipping departments. Communicates and executes Company production objectives, both functional and financial.
Responsible for hiring, dismissal, and disciplinary action of employees reporting to this position. Includes employee performance evaluations, training, and problem resolution. Promotes employee development to supervisory and/or leadership positions when available.
Determine plant policies consistent with Company policies, directs and supervises the application of such policies to the plant’s manufacturing operations.
Oversees the execution of the production schedule by the Working Supervisor(s). Facilitates cross-functional problem solving regarding the schedule execution.
Oversees equipment and facility maintenance and manages the plant maintenance program.
Evaluates initiates, recommends and implements process improvements to increase production efficiencies.
Responsible for all product, material, and equipment purchasing for the plant.
Other duties as assigned.