Production Manager Summary

Production Manager Job Opening in South Bend, Indiana. A manufacturer of consumer goods in the South Bend, Indiana area is seeking to fill a Production Manager . Our manufacturing recruiters are seeking organized and disciplined management professionals to fill this job vacancy in the South Bend area. This is a good job opportunity for a person with modest production management experience looking to further his/her career. This job offers good compensation as well as a benefits package.

South Bend Production Manager Overview:

The Production Manager will manage projects in the manufacturing facility at the South Bend site. The South Bend Production Manager shall oversee a staff of direct reports and shall direct their work through out the the production process. The ideal Production Manager will have a high level of motivation, a positive attitude, and a team-oriented mindset.

South Bend Production Manager Job Opening

The South Bend Production Manager will directly supervise seven to ten members of the production staff.
Oversee the production staff within the work cell. Direct their labor to different parts of the manufacturing process.
Ensure that all quality and production procedures are followed properly.
Maintain communication with the Plant Manager to ensure project and customer requirements are met.
The South Bend Production Manager will ensure that all company policies and procedures are followed by plant staff.
Monitor the productivity of manufacturing personnel within the work cell.
Provide manufacturing personnel with coaching on areas to improve, and implement process changes with personnel to improve efficiency.
The South Bend Production Manager shall perform inspections throughout the production processes.
Keep track of production volume, material usage, and shortages.
Ensure that all OSHA regulations are followed as well as all environmental regulations.
The South Bend Production Manager shall consistently identify parts of the manufacturing process where costs, efficiency, or quality could be improved.
Perform other duties as directed by the Plant Manager.

Production Manager (South Bend Area) Job Requirements:

A minimum of three years of job experience as a manager on a manufacturing shop floor.
Experience in home goods/wood working/furniture production would be beneficial.
Project management skills and familiarity with scheduling functions.
Good coaching and training abilities. Able to clearly deliver instructions and procedures.
Able to operate a computer proficiently, familiar with Microsoft office, especially email and excel.
Experience performing maintenance on equipment and scheduling.
Very good organizational habits, detail oriented mindset.

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