Production Manager

D&S Manufacturing; Black River Falls (WI); On-site; USD 92,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Health deductible covered

3% 401k contribution

Paid time off 20 hours

9 paid holidays

Hiring bonus $1,000

Quarterly incentive pay

Job summary

D&S Manufacturing in Black River Falls, WI seeks a Plant Operations Supervisor to lead manufacturing teams on the 1st shift, Monday–Friday. The role focuses on developing employees, ensuring quality, and optimizing production hours, machinery, and facilities to meet targets.

With experience, candidates can earn up to $102,144 annually. The company is employee-owned and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health coverage and a bonus plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related field or 3–5 years of related experience/training.
• Three to five years experience in a metal fabrication environment.
• Supervisory experience overseeing others.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate activities of workers in manufacturing operations.
• Coach and develop employees; drive teamwork and continuous improvement.
• Balance quality, productivity, cost, safety and morale to achieve targets.
• Provide regular progress reports to President and department staff.
• Participate in production scheduling, maintenance, and workflow improvements.
• Ensure compliance with safety and housekeeping standards.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Teamwork

Coaching

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Tools

Lean Manufacturing Principles

Advanced Manufacturing Techniques

Job description

D&S Manufacturing is looking to expand their team in Black River Falls, WI.

Why join the team at D&S Manufacturing? We are 100% employee owned! D&S also pays 100% of your health insurance deductible, along with contributing 3% into your 401k automatically. We also have a competitive paid time off plan, along with 9 paid holidays. Plus, you will receive $1,000 hiring bonus along with 20.0 hours of PTO. D&S also has a quarterly incentive pay plan.

1st Shift/Full-Time: Monday through Friday

With experience, make up to $102,144/year.

Summary

Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in manufacturing operations and fosters an environment of teamwork and continuous improvement. Responsible for the development of employees, quality and quantity of products, effective utilization of production hours, skills, machines, technology and facilities.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities Include The Following.

• Ensures effective employee relations. Provides employee coaching and development. Makes employment decisions.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists workers in solving work problems by facilitating and supporting team efforts to identify problems and implement corrective actions. Recognizes team achievements and celebrates successes.
• Balances quality, productivity, cost, safety and morale to achieve positive results in all areas. Works to continuously improve in all areas to achieve realization of estimated costs; on-time delivery of materials and information; improved productivity and workflow; and reduction in errors and rework costs.
• Manages departmental performance measures, including visual controls and provides regular progress reports to President.
• Participates in new product contract reviews and assists the Preproduction Department with estimated production times and realization of estimated times.
• Maintains, stores and requests dies, fixtures, and supplies necessary to meet production schedule.
• Ensures equipment is in good operating condition, and all preventative maintenance has been performed. Coordinates repairs and scheduled maintenance with Maintenance Department as required.
• Studies production schedules and sales forecasts, reviews work center loads and staff work areas to achieve on-time delivery.
• Maintains compliance with company policies, safety standards, and good housekeeping practices and contributes to a positive work environment.
• Conducts weekly production meetings with scheduling, sales department and departmental supervisors.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Manages 5-6 subordinate supervisors who supervise a total of approximately 100 employees in the Plant Operations Departments. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this unit. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing concerns and resolving problems.

Qualifications And Education Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in related field; or three to five years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three to five years experience working in a metal fabrication environment.
• Previous experience in supervising the work of others.
• Experience which demonstrates working knowledge of equipment and processes supervised.
• Experience which demonstrates working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Principles and Advanced Manufacturing Techniques.