Production Manager Mfg Indirect Exterior Doors

PURPOSEUnder the direction of the General Manager manages production lines of the facility in the most timely productive and cost effective method possible. Examples of these lines would be trusses millwork insulation doors windows DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESResponsible for the overall production and physical conditions of the locations facilities and equipment. Partners with lead managers of departments and helps to train and develop personnel involved in the production function in these production orders or schedules to ascertain product data such as types quantities and specifications of products and scheduled delivery dates in order to plan department production operations establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing operational schedules and coordinates manufacturing activities to ensure production and quality of products meets production and operating reports and resolves operational manufacturing and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational machines and equipment to ensure specific operational performance and optimum or revises standard operational and working practices and observes workers to ensure compliance with worker grievances or submits unsettled grievances to Production Supervisor or Crew Leader for the implementation of safe operating practices in compliance with Company and regulatory policies (DOT regulations forklift operations OSHA compliance etc.)Compiles stores and retrieves production in professional trade groups such as Home Builders Association and participates in LMC meetings and customer appreciation events. Other duties as RESPONSIBILITIESCarries out managerial responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws. Supervises employees such as Plant Managers or Supervisors. Responsibilities include interviewing hiring and developing/training team members; planning assigning directing and delegating work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining team members; addressing complaints and resolving problems. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSTo perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Bachelors degree from 4-year college or university and 4-5 years of directly related experience in the lumber or building materials industry with multiple assignments in all phases of the business; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge/experience in building materials procurement inventory management and supervision of people is required. Must also have strong customer service experience and good organizational Skills Ability to read analyze and interpret common financial reports trade journals and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers regulatory agencies or member of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conforms to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management public groups and/or boards of directors. Must be able to persuade individuals or groups to take actions that would result in obtaining a mutually desired outcome. Influencing others is a major requirement of this position. Must have exceptional leadership and teamwork Skills Ability to apply concepts such as fraction percentages ratios and proportions to practical situations. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts interest commissions proportions percentages area circumference and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Must be able to develop and interpret graphs and Ability Ability to define problems collect data establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Solutions require modification of standard approaches to develop alternative course of action. Problems are varied and unrelated and require problem identification and analyses. Develops new ways of doing things that introduce new Qualifications Occasional travel may be be knowledgeable about and follow the companys safety policies and ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITYThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Position is located in an open office area. There is some exposure to outside weather conditions during visits to the yard.