Production Manager

True North Consulting, LLC; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

True North Consulting, LLC in Kansas City is seeking a Production Shift Manager for a third shift position from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. The role involves managing a crew of 10-15 employees, ensuring maximum production and quality standards are met.

The ideal candidate should possess strong leadership and communication skills, enjoy training others, and have experience in a manufacturing setting. A bachelor's degree is preferred, along with familiarity with SEMS and ERP/SAP systems.

Qualifications

• Experience managing staff in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge in SEMS and ERP/SAP preferred.
• Excellent communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Directly manage crews of 10-15 employees for quality production.
• Plan and organize daily activities and manpower utilization.
• Conduct detailed performance reviews and counsels.

Skills

Leadership skills

Coaching abilities

Interpersonal skills

Excellent verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

SEMS

Process Safety Management

ERP/SAP

Job description

Job Description

Growing and diversified manufacturing company is looking to identify a Production Shift Manager. This is a company that prides itself on a positive culture that creates long-term employees!

The role is currently a third shift position with hours of 7 p.m.-7 a.m. The typical schedule is 3 days on/2 days off. This position gets a 3 day weekend every other weekend.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Directly manage crews of 10-15 hourly employees to achieve maximum production of top quality products in a safe and efficient manner. Indirectly responsible for managing up to 40-50 employees at any given time.
2. Must plan and organize daily shift activities, determining manpower requirements and manpower utilization necessary to meet and/or exceed desired goals. Responsible for scheduling of hourly employees.
3. Conduct annual detailed performance reviews with hourly employees to emphasize the required standards for the various jobs. Performance reviews will be written and maintained in the employee’s personnel file. Counsel subordinates.
4. Set objectives for crew. Communicate company plans, objectives and expectations to hourly employees. Issue instruction and directions and make sure resources are available to accomplish them. Must have good communication skills. Ability to achieve results through others.
5. Train Management and hourly Employees on equipment; equipment operation and process.
6. Accountable for continuous improvement of plant performance, safety, environmental and product quality objectives.

Qualifications

1. Candidate with a bachelor's degree could be given preference. Candidates must have managed staff in a manufacturing environment.
2. Experience with SEMS, Process Safety Management and ERP/SAP preferred.
3. Strong leadership, coaching and interpersonal skills.
4. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.