Day-Shift Production Lead: Drive Efficiency & Growth

Kurt Manufacturing; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 81,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Kurt Manufacturing in Minneapolis, MN, is seeking a Production Manager to direct and coordinate department activities to maximize efficiency and profits.

Responsibilities include analyzing reports to plan activities, directing work, coordinating with other departments, and preparing management reports. Requires High School Diploma and 3 years experience; MS Office skills preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent GED
• 3 years of related experience
• Exceptional Microsoft Office suite skills, specifically Word and Excel

Responsibilities

• Reviews and analyzes reports, records and directives to obtain data required for planning department activities, such as new commitments, status of work in progress and problems encountered.
• Gives work directions, resolves problems, prepares schedules, and sets deadlines to ensure timely completion of work.
• Coordinates activities of department with related activities of other departments to ensure efficiency and economy.
• Prepares reports and records on department activities for management, using computer.
• Evaluates current procedures and practices for accomplishing department objectives to develop and implement improved procedures and practices.
• May initiate or authorize employee hire, promotion, discharge or transfer.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in a related field

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

At Kurt Machining our employee experience and ability to solve complex manufacturing challenges set us apart. We provide precision CNC-machining services utilizing state-of-the-art manufacturing, quality, and automation technology. Since 1946 we have delivered innovative solutions to the world’s most demanding customers and industries including aerospace, defense, semiconductor, oil and energy.

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Job Summary

The Production Manager directs and coordinates department activities to obtain optimum efficiency and economy of operations and maximize profits by performing the following duties.

Essential Functions

• Reviews and analyzes reports, records and directives to obtain data required for planning department activities, such as new commitments, status of work in progress and problems encountered.
• Gives work directions, resolves problems, prepares schedules, and sets deadlines to ensure timely completion of work.
• Coordinates activities of department with related activities of other departments to ensure efficiency and economy.
• Prepares reports and records on department activities for management, using computer.
• Evaluates current procedures and practices for accomplishing department objectives to develop and implement improved procedures and practices.
• May initiate or authorize employee hire, promotion, discharge or transfer.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reliable attendance is required.

Hours

Compensation

The anticipated starting salary range for this position is $81,427 to $108,569. The exact salary may be determined on a combination of factors including the candidate's knowledge, experience, skills, abilities, and education.

Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent GED
• 3 years of related experience
• Exceptional Microsoft Office suite skills, specifically Word and Excel

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in a related field
• 5 years of related experience

Physical Demand Factors

The following physical demand factors should be used as a general guideline for employees listed under this job title. Specific requirements will vary based on the employee’s individual work responsibilities.

Strength Level Rating: Sedentary work. Work involves exerting 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force to frequently lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

A worker in this job will frequently (from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time):

• Talk by expressing or exchanging communication by means of the spoken work to impart oral information
• Hear by perceiving the nature of sounds by ear and have near acuity with clarity of vision at 20 inches or less

The worker will occasionally (up to 1/3 of the time):

• Reach by extending hands and arms
• Handle objects by seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with hands
• Pick, pinch, or otherwise work primarily with fingers
• Adjust vision to bring objects into sharp focus

100% employee owned, Kurt Machining is a division of Kurt Manufacturing headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. Employees thrive in our fast-paced environment with opportunities to learn and advance while delivering industry-leading parts and products. Kurt employees have the opportunity to work with some of the newest manufacturing technology available including 5-axis and multi-tasking machining, automation integration, robotics, and 3D printing. At Kurt Machining we embrace early-involvement engineering, lean manufacturing, and continuous-improvement practices.

What makes Kurt different? It starts with employee ownership, what we put into our products, passion that leads to profound pride, and the endless desire to deliver perfection on time, every time. That’s why we’ll never settle for good enough. It’s this dedication that created our legacy of excellence. If you are ready to transform your career with an industry leader, let us show you how owning something makes a difference.

Kurt Manufacturing is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces all individuals and what makes them unique. At Kurt we are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability, a disabled veteran, or an individual that has other barriers that limit your ability to access our on-line application system, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail] to discuss alternative ways to apply for open positions.