Production Manager

Techo-Bloc Inc.; Pennsylvania; Presencial; USD 108.000 - 132.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Short-term & long-term disability

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Weekly pay

Descripción de la vacante

Techo-Bloc Inc. is a fast-paced manufacturing company seeking a Production Manager to lead daily production operations, optimize efficiency, and drive safety and continuous improvement initiatives.

The role emphasizes OEE targets, budgeting, and capital projects, with a likely Monday–Friday schedule, on-site in Pennsylvania. The candidate should have strong leadership and manufacturing experience in a dynamic environment.

Formación

• 5-7+ years in production/operations management
• Experience with plant equipment and process troubleshooting
• Strong Mechanical, hydraulics, pneumatics aptitude
• PLC/controls knowledge and fault-finding ability
• Ability to lead teams and drive continuous improvement

Responsabilidades

• Direct and manage production operators and collaborate with logistics, planning, QA, HR, and finance.
• Oversee safety programs, OSHA compliance, and safety committee leadership.
• Plan production, staffing, and KPI tracking; manage budgets and capital projects.
• Troubleshoot operational issues, record production data in systems, and optimize efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement using 5S, Kanban, and lean initiatives.
• Lead shift operations and ensure product quality through inspections.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Production management

OEE

Safety

Lean manufacturing

Budgeting

Data analysis

Educación

B.S. in Engineering

Business Management

Herramientas

Microsoft D365

Siemens PLCs

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

Techo-Bloc is a successful,entrepreneurial, growth-oriented, and fast-paced company. Techo-Bloc inspires artscapes across North America with innovative design and an exceptional dedication to quality. We lead the hardscape industryin style with substance making R&D both a core competency and a passionate pursuit. To that end, we build teams in our production facilities of the highest caliber and equip them with the latest technology to deliver superior products. We ensure the landscape and masonry products we design, and produce are functional, durable, and astonishingly beautiful.Using the 5S and Kanbanphilosophies, we are dedicated to a manufacturingcollaboration thatsupports running a “whole-minded” production system, and an excellent way to promote improvement.
With 9 manufacturing facilities (soon to be 10), 30 international patents and over 850 employees, we operate in an exciting and dynamic environment. Through exceptional product quality, innovation and a thorough understanding of our clients’ businesses, we have developed a true passion for helping our partners succeed. As we continue to expand, our team members are offered opportunities to professionally develop, learn new abilities and pursue projects that excite them.

If you want to work for a company that listens and is dedicated to your progress this may be your next career move!

Job Description

$120,000/year + annual bonus | Paid weekly
Monday–Friday, day shift (10-hour days, 50 hours/week) + On-call support for a 3-shift production operation

Position:

The Production Manager will have daily responsibility for managing the workforce, productivity, cost control, continuous process improvement, health, and safety, as well as employee training.

In support of the company business plan to meet or exceed OEE KPIs. This is a leadership level role and will engage in the development of yearly budget and capital improvement projects;

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Directly Leads and Manages Production Operators. Works collaboratively with Logistics, Yard, Production Planning, QA Technician, HR, Finance to ensure company financials are met or exceeded.

Safety

• Inspire desired workplace safety behaviors defined in our 8 Step Safety Program. Leading and sustaining a safe place to work environment. Lead and Ensure compliance with all OSHA programs. Co- Lead Safety Committee program.

Core Responsibilities

• OEE, Financials etc. Oversee the production planning, staffing, and day-to-day manufacturing operations in a cost-effective manner, accurately track and record KPI’s.
• Troubleshoot and resolve operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays. Prepare and maintain appropriate production record systems utilizing Microsoft D365etc.
• Ensure the efficient management of operations of a multiple shift production facility and ensure the proper functioning of equipment identifying and resolving potential problems
• Ensure product quality standards are met through inspections and material testing procedures.
• Aidingincapital improvement projects including design, engineering, scheduling, purchasing, budgets and installation and PM programs
• Learns, over time, how to operate all plant machines, and how to trouble shoot including PLC etc.
• Create, Drive implementation and Ensure compliance and adoption of Standard and Operation Procedures ( SOP's)
• Develop and implement measures to continuously improvement production methods and equipment performance via programs like 5S and Kanban.
• Analyze Data drawn from production reports to identify possible improvements, reduce losses and the number of breakdowns as well as improve efficiency and product quality.
• Support a 3 shift production operation

Leadership and Culture Change

• Leadership: effectively lead people; Communicate, and apply company policies and procedure

Training and Development

• Recruit, review and hire production team as required.
• Motivate employees, be a positive source of influence, lead by example and encourage autonomous work by empowering employees
• Develop and deliver employee training and development plans to ensure succession planning and employee retention
• Excellent and proven people leadership and culture change management skills
• Ability and proven track record to quickly establish credibility and to develop and sustain excellent business relations both internally and externally.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.

OTHER

• Spends 80 % of time on the shop floor not in the office.
• Thisrole is designed as a Monday throughFriday full-time position,however, the right candidate has the willingness towork flexible manufacturing schedules including nights, weekends, etc. when needs demand.
• Experience championing lean manufacturing philosophies likeKanban or other.
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools, ERP systems, Siemens S7,and astrong Excel acumen.
• Strong success track record of ability to plan, organize, implement, and inspire adoption of programs, processes, etc.
• Dedication to proactive thinking, collaboration and communication

Qualifications

Required Skills/Abilities:

• 5-7+ years of work experience in a production or operations management position (Preference will be given to candidates with concrete paver stamping equipment and experience in the industry)
• Ensure the proper functioning of equipment and identify potential equipment and process problems
• Strong Mechanical aptitude. Mechanically inclined with proof of experience with automated and precision alignment of drive trains, conveyors machine frames.
• Strong Hydraulics, Compressor, and Pneumatics aptitude and ability to find root cause and trouble shoot system issues.
• Ability to test electrical systems, continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, Encoders, Controllers, Profit-Bus, Servo Motors and Drives, Siemens PLCs ( or like)
• Basic knowledge in PLC Logic Controls, Programmable controls with excellent trouble shooting skills
• Able to operate equipment, and proven track record of training and instructing others with little to no skills

Education and Experience:

• B.S. in Engineering, Business Management or related discipline preferred
• Loyalty, honesty, humbleness and transparency
• Have a strong work ethic, always consider the Company’s best interest before making a decision
• Deliver results with the highest quality standards – never accept mediocrity
• Have a customer-oriented approach

Additional Information

Why Work for Us?

Techo-Bloc offers its valued associates acompetitive salary, paid time off and a comprehensive benefits package. Here are a few of our perks:

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Life Insurance
401(k) with Employer Match
Paid Time Off
Weekly Pay
Employee Discount on Products
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Uniforms provided after 3 months
Boot Reimbursement Program
Training and development to grow your skills and your career

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 80 pounds. Must be able to closely inspect and continually monitor all machines in the production process. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move throughout the facility. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms talk or hear and smell. The employee is occasionally required to remain stationary; ascend and descend steps and ladders; and position self in tight spaces.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.