Production Manager

Production ManagerService Wire Company, a premier supplier of industrial and utility wire and cable, is currently seeking a Production Manager in Phoenix, AZ. If you are looking to join a great organization and a chance to become a part of our growing team, this may be the opportunity for you!Position Summary:The Production Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing all manufacturing operations to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective production that meets company quality, delivery, and performance objectives. This role drives the facility's safety culture, coordinates production planning and execution, and provides leadership to production supervisors and teams. The Production Manager partners closely with Planning, Maintenance, and Engineering to optimize throughput, minimize downtime, control costs, and support continuous improvement initiatives while fostering a positive, engaged, and accountable workforce.Tasks/Duties/Responsibilities:Drive our Safety Culture throughout the facility to ensure the safety of employees, visitors, and contractorsInterface with production planner to establish priorities and sequences for manufacturing productsCoordinate production activities through planning with managers to ensure the total manufacturing objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost-effective mannerCoordinate with Maintenance and Engineering to resolve manufacturing problems to ensure minimum costs and delaysPromote safe work practices and demonstrates a zero tolerance for non-compliance with safe work practices, policies and regulationsProvide leadership to accomplish the company goals and objectivesProvides direction, development and leadership to production supervisorsBuild and engage employees that support our goals and objectivesDevelops or revises standard operational and working practices and ensures positive work environmentLeads, encourages and supports continuous improvement projectsImplement cost effective systems of control over capital, operating expenditures, people management, wages and salaries.Establish and monitor overall plant performance for production and quality standards.Control and minimize labor overtime and supply disruptionsAssist in maintaining existing plant facilities and equipment; replace, or adjust plant facilities and equipment when necessaryWorks with maintenance to maximize uptime and maintain preventative maintenance programsIncorporates shop floor organization and plant cleanliness among plant personnelKnowledge/Skills/Requirements:Bachelor's degree in business or related engineering field along with 5+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment or equivalent combination of education and experience5+ years of proven manufacturing leadership experience requiredKnowledge of wire and cable products and processes preferredAbility to apply technical knowledge or experience to define problems, generate alternatives, and execute solutionsDemonstrated ability to perform customary management and supervisory responsibilities, including goal setting, planning, direction, training and evaluationProven ability to lead a teamMust possess excellent verbal and written communication skills along with exceptional interpersonal skillsAbility to effectively communicate our goals and objectives to a team and convey the part they play in achieving those goalsReports To:Plant ManagerThe perks of joining our TeamComprehensive Insurance Options - Competitive medical coverage with a variety of plan choicesProgressive PTO & Paid Holidays - Tenure-based paid time off plus eight paid holidays annuallyPredictable, set schedules that support work-life balance - no rotating shifts401(k) with Company Match + Profit Sharing - Matching 5% on 6% of employee contributions and annual profit-sharing contributionsCareer Growth & Learning Support - Tuition reimbursement and employee assistance programsTuition reimbursement up to $15,000 annually to support your continued education and career growthAnnual bonus potential up to $3,000 through performance incentive programsReferral Bonus Program - Employee referral bonuses paid out over the new hire's first yearSee all benefits we offer here