Production Manager (3971)

SUMMARY

Directs and coordinates activities concerned with production of company products by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Manages the shop floor work environment.

Confers with management personnel to establish production and quality control standards, develop budget and cost controls, and to obtain data regarding types, quantities, specifications, and delivery dates of products ordered.

Plans and directs production activities and establishes production priorities for products in keeping with effective operations and cost factors.

Coordinates production activities with procurement, maintenance, and quality control activities to obtain optimum production and utilization of human resources, machines, and equipment.

Reviews and analyzes production, quality control, maintenance, and operational reports to determine causes of nonconformity with product specifications, and operating or production problems.

Develops and implements operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate operating problems and improve product quality.

Revises production schedules and priorities as result of equipment failure or operating problems.

Consults with engineering personnel relative to modification of machines and equipment in order to improve production and quality of products.

Participates in hearings to resolve or effect settlement of grievances.

Supervises and trains department and shift supervisors. Evaluates performance. Recommends organization changes. Develops and supervises plans to train personnel.

Develops and supervises plans for new processes. Maintains and improves production standards. Works to control costs.