Production Manager - 1765479

About the jobThe Production Manager is responsible for communicating, directing, and coordinating activities concerned with the production of customer orders, utilizing knowledge of product technology, production methods and procedures, and capabilities of machines, equipment, and personnel. Supervises department managers and interacts regularly with them to improve upon the workers’ production capacity, outputs, and materials to meet customer quality standards and deadlines. The Production Manager position will require 2 to 3 years of the Printing Industry, raw material specifications, management and quality systems, production planning as well as how these areas translate to physical print and onsite production.Perform the daily operations of plant to ensure reliability and consistency on the production line. Must be able to communicate effectively with all levels in the plant and at Corporate. The Production Manager must be sensitive to the needs and concerns of all subordinates. Professionalism, respect, and authority must be always exhibited. This person must be firm, yet fair and always viewed as a leader.Position Focus & Desired SkillsCoordinates with Operations Manager and VP of Sales Management on production prioritiesA deadline-oriented individual, able to meet both internal and external customer demands on production and delivery deadlines. Has a core understanding of wide-format printing equipment, business planning systems, raw materials used in the manufacture of fleet graphics.Has strong project management, leadership and team building skills to ensure the successful completion and outcome of many company projects and initiatives.Encourage, assist, and facilitate in the development and implementation of training programs, techniques, and activities for manufacturing personnel.Maintains and promotes continuous improvement through all areas of responsibility. Encouraging, assisting, and facilitating the development and implementation of training programs, process improvements, techniques, and activities for manufacturing personnel.Meets with department team members and other department members to obtain feedback and analysis of process success/concerns – daily and weekly.Lead the manufacturing organization with a high level of professionalism, respect and authority. The Production Manager must be firm, fair and viewed as a leader at all timesPlans production operations, establishing priorities and sequences for manufactured products. Prepares operational schedules and coordinates manufacturing activities to ensure production and quality of products meets specifications.Coordinates production among multiple departments and technologies to best utilize capacity and expertise to meet customers’ expectations.Holds self-accountable for individual performance goals that are identified and assigned by the Operations Manager.Continuously upgrades personal knowledge of techniques and technologies, to develop creative and innovative processes to improve the manufacturing operation and performance.Maintains and promotes continuous improvement through all areas of responsibility.Reviews production and operating reports and resolves operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to prevent operational delays.Participates and leads the required daily production scheduling meetings.Administers employee disciplinary processes and procedures.Performs other duties as assigned.About The OrganizationAs an employee, you will join a $14 billion network, operating across numerous marketing segments with more than 70,000 employees worldwide. As the market leader in fleet branding and branding solutions, you get to work with the largest brands. Building a reputation, growing your network, and reaching your potential all while helping globally recognized brands reach theirs. DUTIESEstablish and maintain a safe workplace for all employees. Monitor a comprehensive safety program that meets applicable safety regulations and corporate goals.Ensure product quality standards are maintained and all operations are carried out in a consistent, controlled manner.Assign authority and responsibility for Corrective and Preventive Actions, capacity analysis, and process design and development.Set Quality objectives and related training.Maintain satisfactory customer relations, product, and delivery expectations by meeting production deadlines.Control overall plant resources to meet or exceed corporate profitability expectations.Ensure that proper inventory levels are maintained.Supervises the plant staff.Develop and effectively implement plant continuous improvement programs and plans.Ensure that plant actions are in conformance with all Company policies.Take required actions to maintain and safeguard Company assets.QUALIFICATIONSPrevious plant management experience.Direct supervisory experience.Minimum of three years' experience in a manufacturing environment