Production Manager - Pivotal Health Solutions

Davita Inc.; Watertown (SD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company seeks a Production Manager in Watertown, SD. The successful candidate will oversee all production processes, manage staff, and ensure quality standards while enhancing operational efficiency. This managerial role requires significant experience in production and operations with a focus on continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits

401K

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Healthcare Benefits

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in production or operations management.
• Experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma is a plus.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production process and coordinate all production activities.
• Ensure products are manufactured on time and to quality standards.
• Analyze production data to resolve issues or inefficiencies.

Skills

Leadership

Decision-Making

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Data Analysis

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Production Planning Software

ERP Systems

Job description

Pivotal Health Solutions is seeking a Production Manager to join our team in Watertown, SD. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the production process, coordinating all production activities and operations, and ensuring products are manufactured on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. This role involves managing staff, monitoring performance, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and safety.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and control the production schedule to meet customer deadlines
• Supervise production staff and ensure effective communication across departments
• Monitor production processes and adjust schedules as needed
• Ensure quality standards are met and implement quality control programs
• Analyze production data to identify and resolve issues or inefficiencies
• Maintain safe working practices and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
• Collaborate with maintenance, quality, and logistics teams to streamline operations
• Manage budgets and ensure cost-effective production methods
• Develop and implement training for new employees and ongoing development for team members
• Performs other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 7+ years of experience in a production or operations management role
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills
• Experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies is a plus
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with production planning software and ERP systems
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time, including overnight travel

Benefits

• Pivotal Health Solutions offers a complete benefits package including 401K, paid time off, paid holidays and healthcare benefits.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.