Production Manager

$88,590 - $128,455/Yr

Holman Enterprises - Kansas City, MO

Part-time - Mid Level

Kansas City, MO

Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers

About the position

Holman Enterprises is seeking a Production Manager to oversee and direct the operations of all production departments within our Kansas City facility. As a family-owned, global automotive services organization, we pride ourselves on our core values and principles that have guided us for over a century. The Production Manager will play a crucial role in ensuring that our teams deliver the Holman Experience by treating our customers and each other with respect and fostering positive relationships. This position requires a strategic thinker who can manage production schedules, monitor performance metrics, and ensure compliance with all regulatory and company policies. In this role, you will establish priorities for production schedules based on new product introductions, equipment efficiency, and materials supply. You will monitor daily production to ensure that quotas are met and deadlines are achieved. Additionally, you will provide necessary support during new product development and the rollout of new equipment. The Production Manager will also be responsible for managing the department budget, providing leadership and mentoring to Shop Supervisors, and overseeing the hiring, development, discipline, and termination of plant employees. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in production management, with at least 3-5 years of relevant experience, including 2 years in a leadership role. You will need to demonstrate technical expertise in your area of responsibility and possess the ability to develop and implement processes that increase efficiency and accuracy. Strong communication skills are essential, as you will be required to interact with individuals at all levels of the organization. This position champions safety and compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, ensuring that our operations meet environmental standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct the operations of all production departments.
• Establish priorities for production schedules based on new product introduction, equipment efficiency, and materials supply.
• Monitor daily production to ensure production quotas are met and targeted deadlines are achieved.
• Understand performance metrics; analyze trends to understand performance opportunities and to close gaps.
• Provide necessary support during new product development and rollout, and startups of new equipment.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and company policies and procedures, programs, and practices.
• Anticipate the needs of the customer, plant, and department to provide goods and services at the highest quality and the lowest cost.
• Monitor and manage department budget and spending.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to Shop Supervisors.
• Responsible for the hiring, development, discipline, and termination of plant employees.
• Develop manpower requirements based on production guidelines.
• Work with department heads to ensure coordination of purchasing, production, service, and delivery with the sales function.
• Champion safety for the department while influencing plant-wide safety performance.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations including air, water, and other environmental emission standards.
• Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.
• 3-5+ years' experience, including 2+ at a leadership level.
• 5+ years of previous management experience required.
• Proficient in various desktop tools including MS Office Programs (i.e. Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, SharePoint etc.).
• Special training in hydraulics, DC electrical, welding, and ECM programming needed.
• Intermediate skills of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and AutoCad.
• Technically oriented, comfortable around machinery and plant environment.
• Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Interpret a variety of technical information in mathematical and/or narrative form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Able to think strategically while understanding the big picture.
• Work well under pressure with multiple projects and deadlines.
• Proven ability to prioritize and execute upon aggressive goals, objectives, and action items.

Nice-to-haves

• Additional education, certifications, or other distinctions are a plus.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays, Bereavement, and Jury Duty
• Paid Pregnancy/Parental leave
• Paid Military Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement