Job Title: Production Manager
Department: Manufacturing
Reports to: COO
FLSA Status: Salary, Exempt (Union or Non)
Location: In Person

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage working department leaders of a union shop
• One on one meetings with each leader, helping them manage their departments and grow as leaders
• Set and manage expectations for productivity goals
• Supervise and evaluate performance of production personnel with leaders
• Constantly recruit, onboard, and train new employees
• Assist Carpenters Union for interviews of new apprentices as needed
• Develop training plan for new employees
• Plan and implement a production schedule within the company’s ERP software, INNERGY
• Collaborate with department leaders to develop and maintain schedule
• Share production schedule with PMs and management team
• Run weekly Workload Meeting in order to review and update production plan
• Provided regular status reports and capacity plan updates
• Anticipate bottlenecks, clarify priorities, identify risks, and escalate issues that cannot be internally resolved
• Ensure product is manufacturing on time per plan and under budget
• Utilize overtime as necessary while limiting unnecessary overtime
• Create second or third shifts as necessary to meet deadlines
• Report back to sales and estimating with feedback on manufacturing estimates
• Ensure health and safety protocols are adhered to
• Work with Giffin’s internal safety committee and external safety consultants
• Ensure the workplace is free from hazards and housekeeping is up to date
• Work with Facilities Manager to ensure equipment is operational and safe
• Ensure standard operating procedures are developed and adhered to
• Work with production staff and OpEx Department to improve processes
• Request feedback from install teams for manufacturing improvements
• Utilize lean and other modern day manufacturing methods to improve Giffin’s manufacturing operations
• Ensure Giffin and Project Specific quality requirements are being met at every step
• Establish and maintain effective quality control systems and processes
• Ensure efficient collaboration and co-ordination between relevant departments
• Communicate regularly with upper management regarding problems or issues impacting production
• And other duties / responsibilities as assigned based on the needs of the company

Key Results

What does winning look like in this role?

• Giffin has a clear production schedule that is accurate and used by all.
• There is a plan on what is being worked on now and worked on next and worked on in the future.
• Everybody understands how changes to that schedule will impact delivery dates for existing and future work orders.
• That schedule is communicated clearly to all relevant parties and updated regularly.
• Manufacturing work orders are completed on schedule and under budget
• Resources are being utilized at their best, including people, machinery, and outsourcing
• Overtime is utilized as needed to meet dates, without the use of unnecessary overtime
• Employees are continuously safe at work
• Customers (both internal and external) receive the quality product they and Giffin expect
• The manufacturing team is growing in size and capability

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:
Core Requirements:

• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
• Identifies and resolves problems swiftly and concisely
• Gathers and analyzes information skillfully
• Develops alternative solutions / can think outside the box
• Works well in group problem solving when necessary
• Planning and Forecasting
• Ability to forecast timelines and required resources for project/work orders.
• Ability to effectively work in a team environment, including ability to take/follow directives, maintain professional demeanor, and demonstrate respect for all employees.
• Capability to make decisions under pressure
• Ability to maintain a sense of urgency and complete assigned tasks within deadlines.
• Strong leadership, self-management, and team-management skills
• Time Management skills while maintaining flexibility / adaptability
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong decision-making skills and a result driven approach

Education and/or Experience:

• Four (4) year degree from college or technical school; four (4) to ten (10) years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Requires strong knowledge of technology, process improvement, and documentation.
• Knowledge and experience in production and manufacturing processes and techniques
• Adequate knowledge of business and management principles (budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation, and human resources)
• Familiarity with industry-standard equipment and technical expertise
• Knowledgeable of safety, quality, productivity, and inventory processes

Computer Requirements – Extensive knowledge of using software systems including:

• ERP / Work Order Software – INNERGY
• Email & Calendar software – MS Outlook
• Spreadsheet, Word Processing, and Presentation software – Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Internet software (Chrome, etc)

Language & Mathematical Skills:

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, employees, customers, and vendors.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, and technical procedures.
• Strong ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; mentally, hand-and-paper, and calculator.
• Strong ability to compute rates, ratios, percentages, variances, margins, and markups.
• Strong knowledge and application of geometry.