Production Manager

WITRON Logistik + Informatik GmbH; Hernando (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

WITRON Logistik + Informatik GmbH in Hernando, MS is seeking an Operations Manager to coordinate daily operations of our advanced automated material handling system. You will partner with the Site Manager to meet production targets and drive collaboration across teams.

We value safety, data-driven decisions, and continuous improvement. The role requires 3+ years in supervision, and a solid foundation in logistics and MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; degree or trade cert preferred.
• 3+ years supervisory experience in warehouse, manufacturing or logistics.
• Experience with automated material handling systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily operations of automated material handling systems.
• Serve as deputy to Site Manager for internal/external relations.
• Generate and analyze production and KPI reports.
• Drive process reviews and real-time improvements.
• Labor planning and cost control.
• Maintain effective customer communication on operational matters.
• Attend and chair staff meetings when Site Manager unavailable.
• Promote safety and supervise production teams per policies.
• Schedule preventive/repair maintenance with maintenance teams.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and develop future leaders.

Skills

Logistics principles

Team building

Analytical skills

Customer communication

Prioritization

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

College degree or trade school certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Operations Manageris responsible forcoordinating all dailyactivityrelated to the safe and efficient operation of WITRON's advanced automated material handling systemin order tomeet or exceed customer production targets. A successful Operations Manager will understand the operational and business needs of our customer and effectively engage with all levels of operation to drive collaboration, innovation, and success.

Primary Responsibilities

Serve as the primary deputy to Site Manager both internally and externally for customer relations, employee matters, and operational decisions

Generate, analyze, and provide feedback relating to a variety of production and KPI reports to ensure superior, data-driven operational output

Drive departmental and team operational excellence through regular process reviews and real-time feedback based on measurable deliverables

Partner with the Site Manager to fully understand customer service expectations and implement necessary changes to processes and procedures to constantly improve performance

Manage employee headcounts through effective workforce planning, drive responsible labor costs, and support results-driven team structure

Maintain open, effective, and responsive communication with the customer on all aspect of operations directlyimpacting the customers' expectations

Attend and, in the case of the Site Manager's unavailability, chair staff meetings

Promote a "Safety First" mindset in all activities

Coordinate and supervise all production team activityin accordance withall applicable policies,lawsand regulations

Collaborate with the Maintenance Manager and maintenance team to effectively schedule preventive and repair maintenance activities to minimize impact to daily production

Action immediate resolutions to irregular operations through careful and impactful review of process deviations and implementation of innovative and effective solutions

Approach each day with a continuous improvement mindset and drive all levels of the organization to strive to be better

Provide leadership for colleagues by mentoring future leaders, promoting open communication between teams, coaching on process and procedural compliance, leading training & development initiatives, and promoting the company's values

Act as a subject matter expert for WITRON system functionality and roles & responsibilities for the extended operations team

Education & Experience

High school diploma or GEDrequired; 2- or 4-year college degree or trade school certification preferred

Minimum 3 years' experience in a supervisory role

Previousexperience in warehouse, supply chain, manufacturing, or industrial sectors

Skills, Abilities, & Knowledge

Familiarity with basiclogisticsand supply chain principles

Basic understanding of automated material handling systems

Customer-oriented communication and management

Proventrack recordof team building

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Able to prioritize multiple tasks and workload in a fast-paced environment

Comfortable operating with ambiguity

P & L experience

Ability to coordinate and supervise a team of colleagues working in shift patterns

Experience in scheduling and/or overseeing planned, preventive, and unplanned maintenance

Knowledge of OSHA safety guidelines

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)

Physical Requirements

Wearappropriate personnelprotective equipment in all safety-sensitive areas

Be capable of continuous walking, standing, and climbing

Lift, pull, push up to 50 lbs.

Travel

This role may require occasional domestic and/or international travelin order toundergoingrelevant training, to attend internal and/or customer meetings, and/or to support other WITRON facilities as needed.

Shifts

Flexibility to work any shift as required by operational needs

Ability to beon-callas needed to ensure operational integrity

Why WITRON?

Innovative Environment:Be at the forefront of technology with WITRON's advanced automated material handling system.

Continuous Growth:Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement withample opportunitiesfor career development and advancement.

Competitive Benefits

• We offer three (3) bonus opportunities
• comprehensive health benefits
• We offer company paid Basic Life
• Dependent Life
• AD&D
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• We offer a great 401(k) match
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance and much more

Join WITRON and be part that's shaping the future of automationlogistics!

WITRON is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, Race/ Color/Religion/Sex/Disabled/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.

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Special benefits in Hernando

• Paid special days
• health services (e.g. medical, dentist and vision insurance)
• retirement bonus
• ...

Additional benefits

Team Spirit

We are there for one another and as a company we strive to always become better. You can look forward to being part of a great team environment.

WITRON Bonus

Employees will have the opportunity to participate in our WITRON bonus program once eligible.

WITRON has a tradition of observing "Special Days" in our employees lives and will provide added benefits or

bonuses to help celebrate certain milestones.

Top Equipment

We will provide you with brand name work apparel and professional tools to make sure all of our employees have the right equipment to do the job.

Corporate Culture

Collaboration, an open-door policy, various company events and team building measures are a part of WITRON. A company with modern values and positive culture is waiting for you.

Performance is worth the effort. Your potential will be both recognized and supported. Career opportunities are available for all of our employees, come grow with WITRON.

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