POSITION SUMMARY A Production Manager is responsible for overseeing the production operations in a job shop environment where a wide variety of customized products are made, requiring flexible scheduling and resource allocation to meet individual customer orders with diverse specifications and deadlines. ESSENTIAL DUTIES Create and coordinate a detailed production schedule to manage multiple, often simultaneous customer orders with varying priorities and due dates considering material needs and labor capacity. Optimize personnel to efficiently complete diverse jobs often requiring quick adjustments based on changing requirements. Ensuring that each product meets specific quality standards and customer specifications throughout the production process. Monitoring production costs, identifying potential bottlenecks, and taking corrective actions to maintain efficiency. Tracking progress of individual jobs through the production process ensuring timely completion and accurate reporting. Supervising and motivating a team of skilled workers across multiple production locations, providing necessary training and support. Facilitate production meetings to review progress, discuss challenges, and brainstorm solutions, ensuring active participation from all team members and stakeholders. Optimize manufacturing processes and techniques for efficiency improvements, cost reduction, increased product quality and customer satisfaction. Cross-functional collaboration between Sales and Operations. Develop and maintain training and preventative maintenance schedules. Develop, recommend, and implement departmental policies and procedures, processes, and best practices. REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES 5 years' work-related hands-on and tactical leadership experience preferably in the manufacturing sector. Problem-solving skills to troubleshoot production and develop solutions to overcome challenges. Proven experience in quality control techniques. Strong attention to deadlines and budgetary constraints. Proven success working with all levels of staff. Ability to manage, inspire and motivate a diverse team to achieve production goals. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Critical thinking skills to evaluate alternative ideas and be able to bring the best idea forward. Proficient PC skills including Word and Excel. Overnight travel up to 25% may be required. BENEFITS Along with competitive compensation and career advancement opportunities, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package. Qualifying employees receive: Medical, dental, and vision coverage. Company paid life and AD&D coverage. Company paid short- and long-term disability coverage. Voluntary benefit products. 401(k) retirement savings plan with a generous company match. Generous PTO allowances and paid holidays. Tuition reimbursement. Parental Leave. J-18808-Ljbffr