Production Manager

Job Title: Production Manager
Location: Moss Point, MS
Industry: engineering and construction
Status of Hire: direct placement
Pay: $100k-$105k
Summary of Primary Functions: Directs and coordinates activities concerned with production of company product(s) by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors: Machines, Tools, and Equipment Used: Occasional use of forklift, hand tools/power tools.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Confers with management personnel to establish production and quality control standard and to obtain data regarding types, quantities, specifications, and delivery dates of products ordered
• Directs production activities and ensures production priorities are followed for products in keeping with effective operations and cost factors
• Coordinates production activities with procurement, maintenance, and quality control activities to obtain optimum production and utilization of human resources, machines, and equipment
• Reviews and analyzes production, quality control, maintenance, and operational reports to determine causes of nonconformity with product specifications, and operation or production problems
• Participates in meetings to discuss new products
• Oversees crew leaders as they teach new hires and run safety meetings and on-going training
• Conducts hearings to resolve or effect settlement of grievances and refers unresolved grievances to supervisor and/or HR
• Conducts safety training and programs each week
• Responsible for independent decision-making including: Sequencing of operations on plant start up and Safety programming
• May have access to confidential information
• Has daily contact with fellow employees in other units of the company, top management, customers, vendors/suppliers
• All employees are required to follow all Safety and Quality rules and processes to ensure a safe working environment, and the production of high-quality products.

Job Specifications or Qualifications:
• Certifications: OSHA 10 – Preferred
• Education: High School or GED General Educational Development is required.
• Experience: 5 to 7 (+) years prior, related experience is required.
• Supervisory Experience: 3 to 5 (+) years is required.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continually required to stand, walk, use hands, talk and hear; frequently required to climb, stoop, and kneel; seldom required to sit, drive. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds; occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and seldom more.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be exposed to adverse working conditions such as dirt, noise, fumes, heat/cold, etc. when out in plant and in yard. Will be out in yard or plant 3/4 of the time and in the office 1/4 of the time.

Travel Required: 3 times per year for professional development meetings and events.

The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the occupation and shall not be construed as detailed descriptions of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the occupation.

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, or any other criteria protected by governing law.