Production Manager

Everidge; Greeneville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Everidge in Greeneville, TN is seeking a Production Supervisor to coordinate hourly and salaried staff across manufacturing processes. The role emphasizes safety, schedule adherence, and cost-effective production in a high-output environment.

The successful candidate will lead production planning, apply lean methods, and drive continuous improvement while mentoring teams and supporting maintenance initiatives to keep equipment and processes reliable.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in manufacturing methods, process improvement programs and procedures.
• Minimum 3 years in supervisors/management position.
• Training in Lean Manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate production activities for hourly employees and related salaried staff insuring all manufacturing objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost effective manner.
• Maintain a culture of safety awareness and safe working practices
• Maintain Production Schedules and Quality Standards
• Ensure effective utilization of MRP system throughout process
• Recognize and solve problems affecting production, quality, safety and productivity.
• Apply the tools of Lean Manufacturing
• Minimize attrition through effective hiring and coaching practices.
• Foster a culture of empowerment so that all levels of employees are engaged in continuous improvement activities.
• Help implement and maintain preventative maintenance programs. Make recommendations for facilities and equipment when necessary.
• Incorporate shop floor organization and plant cleanliness among plant personnel.
• Provide direction, development and leadership to production employees through performance management tools

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Leadership

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Greeneville TN - Greeneville, TN 37743

Position Type: Full Time

Job Shift: Any

Job Category: Manufacturing

JOB SUMMARY and KEY OBJECTIVES

Coordinate and direct production activity through the manufacturing processes while meeting company production, quality, safety and profitability goals.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES and TASKS

• Coordinate production activities for hourly employees and related salaried staff insuring all manufacturing objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost effective manner.
• Maintain a culture of safety awareness and safe working practices
• Maintain Production Schedules and Quality Standards
• Ensure effective utilization of MRP system throughout process
• Recognize and solve problems affecting production, quality, safety and productivity.
• Apply the tools of Lean Manufacturing
• Minimize attrition through effective hiring and coaching practices.
• Foster a culture of empowerment so that all levels of employees are engaged in continuous improvement activities.
• Help implement and maintain preventative maintenance programs. Make recommendations for facilities and equipment when necessary.
• Incorporate shop floor organization and plant cleanliness among plant personnel.
• Provide direction, development and leadership to production employees through performance management tools

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in manufacturing methods, process improvement programs and procedures
• Minimum 3 years in supervisors/management position
• Training in Lean Manufacturing
• Exceptional communication and proven leadership skills

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, ETC

• Competent in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Outlook

PHYSICAL EFFORT

• Ability to sit, stand, walk intermittently for 8 hours.
• Ability to work on a PC as required.

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