Production Area Manager

Worthington Enterprises; Chilton (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global metals manufacturer in Chilton, Wisconsin is hiring a Production Area Manager. The role involves overseeing all aspects of production, ensuring safety and quality, and effectively managing a team. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational and problem-solving skills, alongside knowledge of safety rules. This position will empower employees and drive team initiatives to achieve production goals in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of company policies and safety rules.
• Ability to enforce safety rules and procedures.
• Must effectively multi-task and problem-solve in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Resolve daily issues to meet production, safety, shipping and quality goals.
• Execute scheduled work orders to meet customer requirements.
• Responsible for adjusting schedules to ensure order completion.
• Talent management including evaluations, coaching, and mentoring.
• Ensure a clean and safe working environment for all employees.

Skills

Business and financial acumen

Strong organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Presentation skills

Project management skills

Ability to enforce safety procedures

Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Worthington Enterprises is a global metals manufacturer serving growing end markets including automotive, construction, energy, agriculture, alternative fuel and many other markets. Our family of 10,000 employees in over 80 facilities throughout 10 countries has helped us earn the respect of our customers, our communities and our industry. With sales of approximately $3 billion annually, our company has been recognized by FORTUNE magazine as a “Most Admired Company” and four times as a “100 Best Companies to Work For.”

The Worthington Enterprises Chilton, Wisconsin facility manufactures hand torches and small fuel tanks under the BernzOmatic®, Coleman® and Worthington™ brand names.

We are hiring for a Production Area Manager. This person will be responsible for all aspects of production in the designated work area, including quality and customer service, safety, staffing, planning, leadership and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will empower and direct hourly workforce to accomplish goals and initiatives in a team-based environment. They will take a critical role in executing team objectives, driving transformation and working in collaboration with quality, scheduling, engineering and maintenance. Review orders and schedules to determine workforce requirements and capacity constraints.

Responsibilities

• Resolve day-to-day issues to meet production, safety, shipping and quality goals.
• Execute scheduled work orders to meet customer requirements.
• Responsible for adjusting schedules as to ensure completion of order. Holds team accountable for completion of management boards, inventory records, and action items.
• Completion of payroll in absence of Group Lead or Supervisor.
• Talent Management including performance evaluations and feedback, merits, goal setting and tracking, employee interaction, coaching and mentoring to achieve cultural and performance standards.
• Staffing & scheduling including overtime, absenteeism and vacation.
• Identify training needs, coordinate cross-training opportunities and support development plans.
• Assist quality and technical services in resolving quality issues including customer claims, corrective action.
• Supports new process and production development and implementation.
• Ensures clean and safe working environment for all employees.
• Ensures safety training is complete, hazardous conditions and risks are eliminated, safety incidents are reported and investigated as required.
• Other Duties As Assigned

Desired Experience

• Strong knowledge of company policies safety rules and procedures with the ability to enforce all in alignment with Our Philosophy
• Business and financial acumen
• Must be able to effectively multi-task and problem solve in a fast-paced environment and the ability to manage others to achieve required company and plant goals
• Continuous Involvement with WI Leadership Training
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, presentation and project management skills
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Intermediate knowledge of and drives transformational practices