Manager, Production

Samuel, Son & Co.; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Samuel, Son & Co. seeks a production management leader to drive safety, quality, and productivity within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will model safety policies and lead a team of production leaders and weld trainers, ensuring on-time delivery through careful scheduling and cross-department collaboration. Ideal candidates will have a background in business administration or mechanical/industrial engineering, with 5+ years in production management and a focus on continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proven production management experience in a manufacturing facility, preferably metal forming.
• Strong understanding of safety policies and continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety, quality, and productivity as top priorities.
• Lead and model company safety policies for department personnel and visitors.
• Schedule and prioritize production to ensure on-time delivery and collaborate across departments.

Skills

Production management

Leadership

Safety compliance

Process improvement

Cost optimization

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Windows-based software

Job description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure priorities of Safety, Quality, and Productivity are maintained at the forefront of all activities.


• Role model and ensure company safety policies are adhered to and all department personnel and visitors utilize safe work habits.


• Prioritize and schedule department to ensure on-time delivery of product. Also, ensure shipping schedules are met utilizing given resources and communicating with involved departments throughout the process.


• Responsible for increasing throughput, flow and capacity in assigned areas, in conjunction with Production Leaders.


• Evaluate, recommend, and implement improvements in methods and processes to increase productivity, quality, profitability and a demand driven manufacturing plant.


• Strategize and optimize production processes to ensure on-time delivery while minimizing disruptions and enhancing efficiency.


• Collaborate with the operations team to identify cost‑saving opportunities without compromising safety or quality.


• Displays a good understanding of key aspects of the organization’s mission and strategies; can convey this information so that it is relatable to direct reports.


• Actively involved in Continuous Improvement activities and actively participate in company‑wide strategic planning and implementation.


• Provide leadership in the upholding of Samuel Policies and Values.


• Shares information and viewpoints openly and directly with others, both written and verbal.


• Track and diagnose plant KPI’s to meet the goals of the division (Productivity, Scrap, Returns, etc.)


• Collects and understands important data used for financial metrics drawing accurate conclusions from information; makes sound decisions regarding expenditures.


• Lead and manage production related capital projects required to maintain the plant and/or operations from initiation of capital funds request to completion of the project.


• Develop the manufacturing plan and establish procedures for maintaining high standards of manufacturing operations to ensure that products conform to established customer and company quality standards.


• Directly leads production leaders and manufacturing weld trainers.


• Develop and implement comprehensive fleet management strategies to optimize vehicle performance and cost‑effectiveness.


• Manage fleet vehicle programs.


• Ensure all CDL drivers adhere to federal, state, and local regulations, including licensing, certifications and hours of service.


• Manage regular audits and inspections to verify compliance with safety protocols and regulatory requirements.


• Plan, schedule and execute the efficient transportation of goods, materials, and personnel, optimizing routes for time and cost savings.


• Collaborate with other departments to streamline logistics processes and enhance overall operational efficiency.


• Manage facilities maintenance, including building repairs, security, and cleanliness.


• Other duties as required.

EQUIPMENT KNOWLEDGE:

• ERP systems.


• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Windows based program.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work will in a fast paced environment to meet team expectations.


• Ability to understand and abide by all safety rules and regulations to perform the job.


• Must have a basic understanding of computers.


• Completion of post-secondary education, with a major in Business Administration or Mechanical or Industrial Engineering preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience,


• Minimum of 5 years of production management experience; manufacturing facility preferred.


• Experience managing in a job‑shop or discrete manufacturing environment within the metal forming industry preferred.


• A working understanding of business systems and manufacturing practices.


• Experience with identifying and implementing process improvement.


• Teamwork & Collaboration.


• Excellent communication and time management skills.


• Proficiency with Windows‑based computer applications (i.e. MS Office applications).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• 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.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described 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.

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive, and the employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management, as required. Staffing of positions to be determined by the company.

As an employee, you are required to understand the ISO system and the elements that affect your job.

Must prove that employee can meet the essential duties of the job within 90 days by completing employee training checklist (form number).