Production Manager: Lead Operations & Process Improvement

Mohawk Industries; Hillsville (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohawk Industries, a Fortune 500 global flooring leader, seeks a Manager Production to lead a team and oversee production planning, staffing and daily manufacturing operations in a cost-conscious way. You will drive budgets, set goals, and collaborate with maintenance, engineering and safety teams to maximize efficiency, quality and on-time delivery while developing people and improving processes.

Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills are essential to succeed in our

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• 6-8 years’ relevant experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1-3 years of management experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan production operations for locations, and establish priorities and sequences for products for the department. Monitor priority list and schedules to ensure that orders are processed based on priority and customer promise dates are met.
• Prepare operational schedules and coordinate department activities to ensure that production and quality of products meet specifications; monitor and report daily production output and operational status.
• Actively participate in process improvement, modifications, upgrades, and projects.
• Work closely with the Maintenance and/or Engineering Department(s) to plan and coordinate routine, preventative, and emergency maintenance to maximize equipment availability and production output as well as minimize production downtime and operational delays.
• Develop and work with other distribution process owners to efficiently and effectively reinsinspect priorities and table reviews that minimize cost and maximize customer service.
• Effectively work on employee relations, problem solving, setting and achieving goals, scheduling, disciplinary action, terminations, equipment problems, etc.
• Work closely with plant Safety and all Quality teams to proactively identify issues and develop and/or enhance related programs and procedures; ensure programs are maintained, conformance of department with established standards, and appropriate training and equipment is given to all employees.
• Work with Manufacturing leadership to plan, develop, and control budgets to ensure cost-effective and efficient processes are in place in the residential reinspect area.
• Actively participate in short-term planning meetings and projects addressing issues related to labor, changes in productivity, performance measures, goals and results, etc.
• Proactively seek ways to apply technology to business processes, researching and providing information on technical trends and competitors’ practices; stay abreast of industry trends, technology changes and best practices, proactively identifying opportunities to enhance production technology and process flows as well as operating and tactical plans to improve efficiency and product quality as well as manage cost.

Skills

Excellent communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Integrity and discretion

Microsoft Office proficiency

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

6-8 years experience or equivalent

1-3 years management experience

Job description

Mohawk Industries, a Fortune 500 global flooring leader, seeks a Manager Production to lead a team and oversee production planning, staffing and daily manufacturing operations in a cost-conscious way. You will drive budgets, set goals, and collaborate with maintenance, engineering and safety teams to maximize efficiency, quality and on-time delivery while developing people and improving processes.

Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills are essential to succeed in our