Production Manager

Working Title: Production Manager

Reports to: Director of Operations

The Production Manager is responsible for overseeing the safe operation of the manufacturing facility. This hands-on position will be accountable for the timely and efficient production and shipment of high-quality products.

Responsibilities

Assures the efficient operation of all departments (i.e. sewing, cutting, maintenance, shipping and receiving, CAD) under their responsibility

Supervises and schedules work for all production staff via the Production Supervisor and Line Leaders, ensuring a balanced flow of work from department to department

Identifies and deals with workflow problems, liaising with the Production Supervisor and Line Leaders to correct difficulties arising on the floor

Identifies areas for improvement in production and product development processing; monitors machine usage and maintenance status

Maintains production levels to realize sales forecast within the budget requirement

Ensures new orders entered in the production schedule; followed by disseminating the necessary paperwork to each department for information and/or processing

Monitors production to ensure production is running in-line with the production schedule

Applies methods and procedures to operations as per established company policies, procedures and accepted practices

Liaises and coordinates with other departments to maximize overall effectiveness and efficiency

Ensures health and safety policies and programs are adhered to

Conducts regular production meetings to review scheduling progress and discuss any concerns or new ideas, including training, team building, cross training of operators and assess overall morale

Plans human resources requirements and oversees employee hiring, training, performance evaluations, setting of staff and department objectives and terminations

Promotes and enhances a positive team environment, including efforts to establish and maintain high levels of employee involvement and communication

Ensures all plant assets are properly managed and maintained

Assists with the development and implementation of the annual operating plan including costs and quality

Provides regular financial and productivity reviews as required

Assists with recommending and developing capital expenditure projects

Maintains respectful communication with co-workers and supervisory staff

Familiar with the Company's ISO Quality Policy and understands the impact of this position on the competitiveness and performance of the company

Trained in the requirements of NIJ Standard-0101.07 Ballistic Resistance of Body Armor and to facilitate conformity to the NIJ body Armor Compliance Testing Program specifications

Performs other duties as assigned

Complies with and ensures Health & Safety policies and programs are followed

Qualifications:

4-year degree in a related discipline

8 years' experience in an operations management position within a manufacturing environment

Knowledge of cut and sew industry particularly in a law enforcement or defense environment would be considered an asset

Lean certification desired

Clear understanding of cost of goods sold, profit/loss and balance sheet relationships and well-developed analytical and reasoning skills

Experience working in an ISO certified organization

Proven supervisory, organizational and leadership skills with the ability to lead and motivate production staff and deal effectively with people

Superior oral communications skills; must be able to work with all levels of staff

Forward thinking, proactive and results-oriented

Good understanding of current employment and health and safety legislation

Strong computer skills

Work Environment:

Normal office work environment with the freedom to stand, sit, walk, and stretch as necessary

Clean work environment - typical of a manufacturing facility

Some travel may be required

Stress Environment:

Fast paced manufacturing/plant environment with considerable stress

This position faces strict deadlines with conflicting demands and changing priorities

Direct Supervision Given:

Directs various work units through subordinates

Manages direct reports

Sets and monitors standards of performance and establishes general production policies and procedures

Provides advice and guidance to directly supervised employees and performs performance appraisals

Oversees hiring, disciplining and terminating directly supervised employees and may also participate for indirectly supervised employees

Functional Advice:

Provides advice and recommendations to senior management and other department managers regarding new or changed production policies and procedures and product development and has implementation responsibilities

Interacts with sales, CSR, materials, finance, HR staff etc.

Type of Supervision required/ Independence of Action:

Considerable independence of action

Develop policies and procedures; changes are discussed with supervisor

Consequence of Error:

Considerable impact if errors are made as decisions have an impact on major function of organization

Safety is of some concern

Confidentiality:

Use of confidential information forms a large part of regular tasks

Disclosure of information could have a serious and long-lasting effect which may involve significant monetary loss or loss of goodwill

Contacts:

Internal:

Interacts with production staff, direct reports and other personnel from other PSP departments including customer service, materials, finance, quality and HR

Has contact with senior levels of management which requires tact and judgment; may be required to present material which is controversial - considerable interpersonal skills are required

External:

Position deals with suppliers and customers which requires tact, good judgment and interpersonal skills; may deal with demanding situations

PHYSICAL SKILLS:

Moderate physical effort

Basic keyboarding skills

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