Production Manager

Everidge, Inc; Greeneville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Everidge, Inc in Greeneville, TN seeks a full-time Production Supervisor to direct manufacturing activities and meet safety, quality, and profitability goals. The role leads hourly and salaried staff, enforces lean practices, and coordinates schedules to maintain production and quality standards.

Ideal candidates bring extensive manufacturing methods experience, strong leadership, and exceptional communication to drive continuous improvement and a safe, efficient operation.

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.

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

Manufacturing methods

Process improvement

Lean Manufacturing

Leadership

Communication

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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