Production Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Position is based in Casa Grande, AZ

Relocation Assistance Provided

SUMMARY:

The Production Manager directs, plans, and coordinates activities concerned with production and establishes production priorities in keeping with effective operations and cost factors. Partner with the Plant Manager to establish and implement company policies, operational objectives, production and quality standards, budgetary plans, and cost-control initiatives. Analyze and maintain data to support efficient operations and customer commitments.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Monitors quality control programs, operating procedures, and production standards to improve product quality, reduce issues, and ensure compliance with company requirements. Coordinates investigations involving raw material suppliers and concerns.
2. Oversee production processes, adjusts or revises production schedules and priorities as result of equipment failure or operating problems, and ensures goods and services are produced efficiently and with the correct quantities, quality, and cost. Drive achievement of tube mill production goals and performance metrics.
3. Collaborate with engineering team to evaluate and implement equipment and process improvements that enhance production efficiency, product quality, and overall operational performance.
4. Lead, coach, and develop plant supervisors to support the workforce. Provide coverage for Supervisors and Plant Manager during absences. Manage scheduling, timekeeping, and vacation planning for hourly employees.
5. Serve as the company representative during employee relations activities in accordance with company policies.
6. Manage the procurement of manufacturing supplies and services to support operations and cost-control objectives.
7. Foster and maintain a proactive safety culture by promoting safe work practices, supporting safety initiatives, and ensuring compliance with applicable safety regulations and company standards.
8. Customer claim visits.
9. Partner with plant management and safety team on workers' compensation and return-to-work programs. Facilitate timely claim resolution and successful employee reintegration. Perform other duties as required by management.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Analytical ability, good judgment, strong operational focus, critical thinking, and able to effectively assess and resolve complex and/or technical problems.

1. Ability to work cooperatively with others to ensure constructive and productive business relationships, business coordination and staff development.
2. Strong leadership and communication skills, flexible, and effective in a union environment.

1. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills. Must be able to effectively communicate with colleagues, business partners, plant personnel, and others.
2. Ability to understand and effectively use computerized business systems and other technology and business platforms.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor's degree in a related field highly preferred. HS Diploma or GED required.
2. A minimum of 4 years of demonstrated manufacturing operations supervisory experience, preferably in the metal tubing industry.
3. A solid understanding of business planning and operational, quality, and safety requirements.

This job description does not comprise an exhaustive list of all functions that employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional functions. The Company may revise any job description at any time in the Company's sole discretion. Nothing in this job description shall alter the fact that employee's employment is at-will. The Company considers all of the functions and responsibilities in this job description as essential. Employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. However, if requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an employee with disabilities to perform the essential functions of employee's job, absent undue hardship .

Bull Moose Tube is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.