Production Manager - Day shift

ETS Tech-Ops; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

ETS Tech-Ops in Kansas City, MO, is seeking a Production Manager to oversee all manufacturing operations, champion safety, and drive cost-effective productivity. You will lead daily production, supervise staff, and coordinate with Quality, Maintenance, and Planning to meet delivery and quality targets.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, data-driven decision making, and adherence to industry standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or Engineering required.
• 5+ years of industrial manufacturing leadership experience.
• Experience or knowledge of steel manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to safety policies and PPE requirements.
• Actively promote safety awareness and continuous improvement through observation and team input.
• Notify appropriate management of work injuries, perform incident or accident investigations, and complete appropriate reports.
• Drive the quality objectives of the plant by ensuring product meets customer and internal requirements through product and process inspections.
• Facilitate and perform equipment set-up or adjustments when required.
• Troubleshoot operational and equipment problems to improve quality and efficiency.
• Work with the Quality Department to identify production quality issues with quick resolution and communicate those effectively to the Teammates.
• Work with the Warehouse Manager and Sales to ensure that inventory levels are at a safe and efficient level for shipping and customer demands are met.
• Explore and identify cost reductions and continuous improvement initiatives through CI meetings.
• Facilitate and promote documented training and sign-offs to meet quality expectations by ensuring all employees are trained to perform their respective jobs including the purpose of the safety features of their specific machine, workstation controls, tools and equipment while maintaining the 30,60,90-day evaluations.
• Effectively directs hourly workforce using leadership skills to meet production goals and objectives. Issues discipline as required.
• Responsible for daily staffing requirements including reassignments, transfers or mandatory over requirements as needed.
• Coordinate with Production Planning to ensure smooth transactions of mill orders.
• Manage the budget and headcount within the parameters set by the Plant Manager.
• Communicate with the Plant Manager to organize shift schedules, production rates, mill conditions and post information and policies.
• Review daily operational reports to communicate operational, manufacturing, maintenance issues and shift events to management team to prevent operational delays.
• Develop and maintain KPI reports and help drive improvements to better them with Teams input.
• Performs payroll and production system computer functions.
• Participate and Lead in continuous improvement and yield projects.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management or Engineering

Tools

MS-Office Suite

Job description

SUMMARY

The Production Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the manufacturing process to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective production. This role manages daily operations, supervises production staff, and coordinates with other departments to meet quality, delivery, and performance targets. The Production Manager drives continuous improvement, ensures compliance with company policies and industry standards, and fosters a culture of safety, accountability, and teamwork.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure adherence to safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements.
• Actively promote safety awareness and continuous improvement through observation and team input.
• Notify appropriate management of work injuries, perform incident or accident investigations, and complete appropriate reports.
• Drive the quality objectives of the plant by ensuring product meets customer and internal requirements through product and process inspections.
• Facilitate and perform equipment set-up or adjustments when required.
• Troubleshoot operational and equipment problems to improve quality and efficiency.
• Work with the Quality Department to identify production quality issues with quick resolution and communicate those effectively to the Teammates.
• Work with the Warehouse Manager and Sales to ensure that inventory levels are at a safe and efficient level for shipping and customer demands are met.
• Explore and identify cost reductions and continuous improvement initiatives through CI meetings.
• Facilitate and promote documented training and sign-offs to meet quality expectations by ensuring all employees are trained to perform their respective jobs including the purpose of the safety features of their specific machine, workstation controls, tools and equipment while maintaining the 30,60,90-day evaluations.
• Effectively directs hourly workforce using leadership skills to meet production goals and objectives. Issues discipline as required.
• Responsible for daily staffing requirements including reassignments, transfers or mandatory over requirements as needed.
• Coordinate with Production Planning to ensure smooth transactions of mill orders.
• Manage the budget and headcount within the parameters set by the Plant Manager.
• Communicate with the Plant Manager to organize shift schedules, production rates, mill conditions and post information and policies.
• Review daily operational reports to communicate operational, manufacturing, maintenance issues and shift events to management team to prevent operational delays.
• Develop and maintain KPI reports and help drive improvements to better them with Teams input.
• Performs payroll and production system computer functions.
• Participate and Lead in continuous improvement and yield projects.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management or Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in an industrial manufacturing leadership role.
• Additional experience in lieu of degree is acceptable.
• Experience or knowledge of steel manufacturing is preferred.

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Proven track record of driving operational and cultural change.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong decision making, problem solving, communication and
• Flexibility to work in an industrial environment.

• A strong team player is necessary with the ability to coordinate efforts of many individuals internal and external to the organization.
• Sound decision-making ability, computational, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Thorough knowledge of MS-Office Suite.