PRODUCTION MANAGER
GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:
The Production Manager oversees all aspects of plant operations, including production, receiving, and shipping, ensuring high quality and consistency. This role is responsible for leading daily manufacturing operations, optimizing productivity, ensuring product quality, and maintaining safety and efficiency standards. The position requires coordination with department heads and a focus on continuous improvement initiatives.
CORE & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Provide leadership for the successful day-to-day manufacturing operations
Direct and coordinate plant operations within company policies, procedures, and applicable laws
Collaborate with Department Managers to ensure seamless coordination of raw material procurement, maintenance, and product quality
Work closely with quality personnel to maintain product consistency while analyzing scrap rates to identify trends and areas for improvement
Research and implement cost-reduction strategies while maintaining product quality, including scheduled and non-scheduled downtime analysis
Maintain and support a superior safety and housekeeping program, ensuring effective and timely communication initiatives
Partner with the Human Resource Manager to assess workforce requirements, including both full-time and temporary personnel
Oversee the manufacturing incentive bonus program by conducting performance appraisals and providing coaching and guidance to all manufacturing employees
Foster a culture of continuous improvement by identifying and implementing operational enhancements
Identify and resolve production bottlenecks by strategically allocating personnel and equipment
Lead cross-training initiatives to ensure workforce flexibility and process efficiency
Collaborate with research and development and product management teams to develop and implement new product strategies
Coordinate training programs for all manufacturing personnel
Work closely with Human Resources and the Safety Manager to ensure proper handling, identification, labeling, and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste in compliance with regulations
Perform other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:
Extensive experience in plant management is required
A high school diploma or equivalent is required; a post-secondary degree in manufacturing, engineering, or a related field is preferred
Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Ability to quickly learn and apply new concepts and procedures
Results-oriented, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Strong proficiency in FileMaker and Microsoft Office Suite applications
Commitment to adhering to health and safety regulations, including the use of protective gear
Ability to travel domestically as required, including overnight travel; must possess a valid driver’s license and the ability to operate a motor vehicle
ESOP Company
MFM Building Products is an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company, which offers our employees to share directly in the success they help to create. MFM offers our employees paid holidays, medical benefits, a competitive salary, plus other benefits. MFM is an Equal Opportunity employer.
Inquiries should be directed to:
MFM Human Resource Department
hr@mfmbp.com
740-622-2645