Production Manager - 3rd Shift
Company: The Shyft Group
Location: Lansing
Posted on: May 12, 2022
Job Description:
SUMMARY
The Production Manager position is responsible for ensuring that
all manufacturing functions are performed in a timely,
cost-effective manner consistent with established procedures and
for overseeing all activities related to the manufacturing of
company's various product lines including, but not limited to,
emergency response bodies and chassis, motorhome chassis, specialty
vehicles, and Isuzu N-Gas
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Plan, organize, and direct production and indirect activities
to meet or exceed established production goals in a cost-effective
manner
- Forecast staffing needs to meet demands of the business and
staff team accordingly
- Design, develop, and implement processes that increase yield
and/or improve quality
- Perform workflow analysis and develop methods for the
production team
- Coordinate with managers and supervisors to establish
production and quality control standards
- Develop, implement, and maintain processes, procedures, and
programs to improve safety, productivity, and profitability
- Implement and maintain OSHA and company programs and
standards
- Ensure employees and managers have the required safety training
and are consistently working in a safe manner; develop and
implement safety programs to reduce accidents and injuries
- Work with managers to address organizational needs, equipment
utilization and maintenance
- Lead, communicate, and coach to cultivate a motivated associate
environment of trust, teamwork, accountability, self-confidence,
and business ownership
- Ensure operational supplies are always on hand and
available
- Prepare all required reports and correspondence
- Develop, implement, and monitor department budget and manages
expenses within approved budget constraints
- Identify, document, and implement opportunities for continuous
improvement
- Stay up to date on overall activities of the team, identify
problem areas and take corrective actions
- Communicate with cross-functional teams (engineering,
materials, purchasing, sales, etcetera) to resolve issues
- Work in proximity with customer, as needed
- Solve complex problems with minimal assistance
- Other tasks as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent work
experience
- Minimum of 7 years manufacturing experience with demonstrated
leadership skills required; vehicle assembly line experience in a
leadership role preferred
- Self-motivated with the ability to stay on task
- Innovative team player
- Intermediate computer skills are required
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Commitment to excellence and high standards
- Sound judgment with the ability to make timely, and sometimes
difficult, decisions
- Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet
deadlines
- Able to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a
high-pressure environment
- Basic competence in subordinates' duties and tasks
- Versatile, flexible, and a willingness to work within
constantly changing priorities
- Bilingual skills preferred
- Ability to understand all safety requirements and cautions
- Strong:
- Communication skills, verbal and written
- Leadership attributes and interpersonal skills
- Organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
Keywords: The Shyft Group, Lansing , Production Manager - 3rd Shift, Executive , Lansing, Michigan
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