Production Manager

Marvel Refrigeration - Greenville, MI

Full-time - Mid Level

Greenville, MI

About the position

The Production Manager at Marvel Refrigeration is responsible for overseeing production processes, ensuring quality standards, and implementing strategies to enhance efficiency and workflow. This role focuses on developing service strategies, fostering a culture of customer satisfaction, and driving initiatives to improve service quality. The Production Manager will lead a team dedicated to operational excellence and play a key role in maintaining and enhancing overall production quality and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Achieve output goals each month.
• Manage labor efficiency based on weekly/monthly production requirements.
• Manage plant production, facilities, and maintenance operations, including coaching production supervisory staff and plant associates.
• Establish production processes to meet customer requirements by meeting Quality, Delivery, and Cost targets; establish countermeasures when targets are not met.
• Focus on building quality into products.
• Work with Engineering teams on the rollout of New Product Development projects.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing implementation and process improvement (Kaizen) activities at the worksite.
• Facilitate MDI meetings for each production department.
• Assure compliance with OSHA requirements while promoting a safe and secure workplace.
• Develop financial budgets and capital investment plans.
• Implement cost-effective systems of control over capital, operating expenditures, manpower, wages, and salaries.
• Manage capital asset maintenance.
• Establish and monitor overall plant performance for production and quality standards.
• Control and minimize labor overtime, premium freight, and repair expenses.
• Maintain existing plant facilities and equipment; replace or make adjustments when necessary.
• Provide leadership and training to accomplish company goals and objectives.
• Implement and maintain preventative maintenance programs.
• Incorporate shop floor organization and plant cleanliness among plant personnel.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Operations or Supply Chain management preferred.
• Seven or more years in progressive manufacturing leadership roles with a demonstrated track record on safety improvement.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and demonstrated ability to focus on process improvement and achieve results.
• Demonstrated leadership, project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to instill teamwork, delegate effectively, and build collaborative relationships.
• Hands-on management style that exhibits intensity and integrity, willingness to learn as well as teach others.
• Excellent written and verbal skills; proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Company provided life insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Paid time off at start
• Paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee referral program