Production Manager 2nd shift

Nortek Air Solutions; Okarche (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nortek Air Solutions in Okarche, Oklahoma, is seeking a Production Manager to lead plant operations and ensure efficient production processes. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering or related field and a minimum of 5 years of experience in a high-volume production environment.

The ideal candidate will possess strong decision-making and coaching skills, with a proven ability to enhance team performance and workplace safety. This is an opportunity to impact operational success within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of plant level operations experience in a high-volume production environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and decision making are essential.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality work and efficient production.
• Improve work relationships and build employee morale.
• Monitor and promote safety procedures.
• Provide advice on policies and procedures.
• Support training and development efforts.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Decision making

Effective communication

Project management

Organizational skills

Conflict resolution

Coaching skills

Willingness to learn

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering, Business Management

Job description

Overview

The Production Manager reports directly to the Operations Manager. The Production Manager is responsible for providing plant-wide leadership to supervisors within this position’s areas of responsibility and providing support and direction to hourly employees in the manufacturing and/or assembly area(s). This role plans, assigns work, monitors adherence to policies and procedures, coaches and mentors the team, and recommends improvements in production processes and working conditions. This position is responsible for the results of their team, continuous safety focus, process and product quality, workplace organization, product delivery, shift hand off communications and other key performance indicators. In addition, they will ensure that all reports understand and comply with the company’s defined standard work practices and safety procedures. They will passionately provide support and training to the team at all levels, foster employee involvement and communication by maintaining the Level 1 boards and facilitate and/or lead daily meetings to provide an environment for continuous improvement of safety and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Works directly with supervisors and managers to ensure quality work and efficient production
• Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, increase productivity, and retention
• Continuously monitors and promotes safety procedures
• Provides advice and assistance to employees and supervisors on policies, programs, and procedures
• Stays current on state/federal employment laws and company policies
• Supports training and development efforts
• Drives a high level of employee engagement, productivity, and efficiency
• Participates in supporting special projects with organization-wide impact
• Additional functions and requirements may be assigned as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering, Business Management, or other related discipline strongly preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of plant level operations experience in a high-volume, mixed-model production environment is required
• Strong interpersonal skills and decision making
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic business environment
• Demonstrates organizational skills and prioritization
• Professional management of confidential information
• Strong conflict resolution skills
• Excellent coaching skills
• Willingness to learn
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite

Preferred

• Ability to converse in Spanish strongly preferred

Nortek Air Solutions, LLC, is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.