Production Manager

Conner Industries Inc.

Hogansville (GA)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary &

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick &

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Training & Development

Job summary

Conner Industries, Inc. in Hogansville, GA, is seeking a Production Manager to coordinate plant production, optimize resources, and drive safety, quality and efficiency on the production floor.

You will lead the scheduling of production, oversee the cut and assembly process, and ensure delivery expectations are met. The role requires a minimum of five years in manufacturing, experience with Lean and Six Sigma, ERP or similar scheduling systems, and strong communication and leadership abilities

Qualifications

Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing experience; lumber related preferred.
Experience in material flows and inventory management; continuous improvement practices; and process analysis.
Six Sigma training is a plus.
Strong computer skills with experience in Microsoft Office.
Prior experience in ERP or other business and production scheduling systems.
Track record of successful project management.
Great communicator and experience building/working in a team environment.
Management style must be consistent with Company Culture.
Strong planning, organization and time management skills.
Demonstrated problem solving skills and analytical thinking.
Excellent skills in Mathematics and Reasoning.

Responsibilities

Schedule plant production and oversee the cut and assembly process.
Communicate with necessary departments to ensure production meets or exceeds customer delivery expectations.
Prepare order documents for shipping.
Perform monthly inventory count and address any differences.
Ensure assigned departments perform tasks as outlined in Job Instruction Breakdowns, Quality Specifications, and Standard Operating Practices.
Participate in identifying hiring needs, employee selection and training process.
Provide communication on departmental expectations, lead and motivate team members, and identify opportunities for improvement.
Provide team leadership consistent with company vision and mission.
Ensures Policies are followed and provides guidance and discipline.
Effectively utilize all resources to maximum potential performance to achieve plant goals.
Establishes individual goals for team members in alignment with overall organization goals and performs periodic performance reviews to determine progress.
Provide a safe and productive work environment, including housekeeping.
Participate in the identification and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives, Lean, and Six Sigma.
Perform other tasks as directed by Plant Manager

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Six Sigma

Team communication

Project management

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Continuous improvement

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

Salary: $80,000-$90,000/yr

COMPANY

Conner Industries, Inc. is a leading provider of custom wood packaging and integrated packaging solutions, serving customers across a wide range of industrial markets. Supported by our vertically integrated industrial lumber capabilities, we operate 18 manufacturing locations nationwide. With more than 40 years in the industry, Conner continues to deliver reliable, tailored packaging solutions that meet the demands of our customers.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for the overall coordination of the plant production process to optimize the use of all resources in meeting and/or exceeding established plant goals. An energetic leader who works on the production floor ensuring safety, quality and efficiency are trending in the right direction. The Production Manager is responsible for scheduling all production, overseeing the cut and assembly process, and is a “traffic director,” ensuring the plant is meeting production requirements and ultimately the end-customer’s expectations.

DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS

Schedule plant production and oversee the cut and assembly process
Communicate with necessary departments to ensure production meets or exceeds customer delivery expectations
Prepare order documents for shipping
Perform monthly inventory count and address any differences.
Ensure assigned departments perform tasks as outlined in Job Instruction Breakdowns, Quality Specifications, and Standard Operating Practices
Participate in identifying hiring needs, employee selection and training process
Provide communication on departmental expectations, lead and motivate team members, and identify opportunities for improvement
Provide team leadership consistent with company vision and mission.
Ensures Policies are followed and provides guidance and discipline
Effectively utilize all resources to maximum potential performance to achieve plant goals
Establishes individual goals for team members in alignment with overall organization goals and performs periodic performance reviews to determine progress
Provide a safe and productive work environment, including housekeeping
Participate in the identification and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives, Lean, and Six Sigma
Perform other tasks as directed by Plant Manager

QUALIFICATION, EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing experience; lumber related preferred
Must have experience in material flows and inventory management; continuous improvement practices; and process analysis
Six Sigma training is a plus
Strong computer skills with experience in Microsoft Office experience required
Prior experience in ERP or other business and production scheduling systems
Track record of successful project management
Great communicator and experience building/working in a team environment
Management style must be consistent with Company Culture
Strong planning, organization and time management skills
Demonstrated problem solving skills and analytical thinking
Excellent skills in Mathematics and Reasoning

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, sit and kneel. The employee is required to use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls in a fast pace environment. The employee is required to reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch and talk or hear. The employee is required to use repetitive motions. The employee must regularly lift and/ or move up to 40 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision and the ability to focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work in a partial indoor and partial outdoor manufacturing environment. The noise level is usually moderate to high and requires the use of hearing protection. The employee is required to wear PPE. The employee may be exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change.

EEO Statement

Conner Industries provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Conner Industries complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Conner Industries does not disqualify applicants that test positive for THC on the pre-employment drug screen. As permitted by state law, applicants being considered for positions with the following responsibilities: CDL Drivers, Forklift Operators, Sales, Maintenance, Management, and all Corporate positions, must pass a drug and alcohol test, done through an outside vendor, Quest Diagnostics, before beginning work in that position. Refusal to submit to testing will result in disqualification for the desired position.