Aquatix Production Manager

Job Description

Job Description

ABOUT AQUATIX BY LANDSCAPE STRUCTURES

With more than 30 years of water experience, Aquatix is a leader in water feature and spray park design, fabrication and construction. Pioneering integrated recirculation systems, the company provides a sustainable solution that empowers hours of innovative activity without water consumption limits. Now we're entering a whole new dimension. By joining forces with leading playground equipment manufacturer Landscape Structures Inc., Aquatix will apply the ground-breaking design and innovation they are known for to the creation of imaginative new water experiences.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Production Manager is responsible for supervising and hands on coordination of activities for manufacturing, and shipping of water products. This position promotes continuous improvement and a culture of idea sharing and implementation.

VALUES

• Innovation
• Commitment & Passion
• Integrity
• Team & Relationships

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accomplishes manufacturing and shipping results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and reporting results; hiring, coaching, counseling, and developing employees; initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures.
• Maintains workflow by monitoring steps of the process; setting processing variables; observing control points and equipment; monitoring resources; studying methods; implementing cost reductions; developing reporting procedures and systems; facilitating corrections to within process control points; initiating and fostering a spirit of cooperation within and between departments
• Completes production plan by scheduling and assigning; establishing priorities; monitoring progress; revising schedules; resolving problems; reporting results
• Maintains quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards
• Ensures operation of equipment by calling for repairs, evaluating new equipment and techniques
• Provides manufacturing information by compiling, initiating, sorting, and analyzing production performance records and data, answering questions and responding to requests and resolving issues
• Creates and revises systems and procedures by analyzing operating practices, record-keeping systems, forms of control, and budgetary and personnel requirements, implementing change
• Maintains safe and clean work environment by educating and directing on the use of all control points, equipment, and resources, maintaining compliance with established policies and procedures
• Ensures that time and production records are properly maintained
• Facilitate troubleshooting sessions to pinpoint issues and solutions (vendor problems, quality issues)
• Utilize methodologies to continuously improve productivity, safety and quality; focuses on CI including root cause analysis, efficiencies, etc.
• Develop and implement measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, worker safety and product quality
• Metric based focus around Quality, Delivery, Safety, Cost, Safety and Morale
• Facilitate problem solving with operators to develop solutions to root-cause problems
• Conduct team meetings weekly and leader meetings daily to keep everyone current with manufacturing schedules and quality issues.
• Proactively identifies operational needs, including new processes, capabilities, and methods and turns them into clear, actionable plans that enhance safety, productivity, and overall operational excellence.
• Maintains a strong daily presence on the production floor, engaging directly with teams to understand real‑time needs, verifying that procedures are being followed, and ensure work is performed in the most efficient and effective way.
• Aligns and standardizes operational processes across departments to ensure consistency, quality, and smooth workflow.

ATTRIBUTES

• Strong written and verbal communication
• Analytical skills
• Passion for continuous improvement and achieving results
• Achieve results through others.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in operations management, logistics or related fields or equivalent in experience
• Minimum of five years’ experience supervising or leading a team of production employees required
• Exposure to lean manufacturing principals and tools, as well as an ability to apply that knowledge
• Knowledge of materials, warehouse processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective purchase and shipping of product.
• Experience in general construction and installation projects.
• Ability to set goals based on company and department objectives and achieve results through others
• Ability to develop and coach a team of individuals
• Possess working knowledge of all activities within operations

The starting target salary range is $95,000 - $115,000, depending upon qualifications and experience. Expanded pay ranges may be available for growth and advancement opportunities. In addition to base salary, the compensation package also includes eligibility for a profit-sharing opportunity. Additionally, for eligible full-time employees, we offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits; vacation and paid holidays; 401(k) retirement plan and employee stock ownership plan.

This position is not eligible for immigration/Visa sponsorship

Landscape Structures is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

Landscape Structures participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. See more here.

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