Production Manager

About the position

We are seeking a Production Manager for our First Quality Baby Products site located in Macon, GA. This position will be responsible for overseeing production control activities to ensure efficient material and work flow to support production plans. This position will offer many challenging circumstances, which require quick thinking and problem solving methods to properly manage and support the operation. Flexibility is a requirement for the position. Must be able to work closely with all supporting departments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe work environment, improve safety systems and eliminate the causes of accidents, and hold everyone accountable for their role in safety.
• Follows necessary GMP, FDA, and ISO regulations/guidelines.
• Manages all Production Supervisors and Platform Managers.
• Appraise and evaluate all exempt employees as required.
• Responsible for non-exempt employees.
• Responsible for all safety and housekeeping of the production floor and surrounding areas.
• Interfaces with Production Planning, Quality, Engineering, Human Resources, Cost Accounting, and Information Technology departments.
• Responsible for maintaining excellent human relations with all team members through policy development, performance evaluations, and training.
• Maintains and adheres to company policies and safety standards.
• Schedules, prioritizes, and controls all production activities to maintain high quality and efficiencies.
• Identifies and assigns work force for all upcoming lines and shifts.
• Documents all related manufacturing processes and good manufacturing processes (GMP).
• Assists with all product specifications and packaging requests.
• Assists in planning and scheduling of production machines in operation.
• Oversees requisitioning of all raw materials needed for production.
• Develops and maintains staffing plans and budgets to meet business requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Engineering, or a related Operations field.
• Five to ten years experience in a Supervisory position with at least three subordinates.
• Five to ten years experience in Production Management.
• Experience in inventory control, scheduling, and planning.
• ISO/FDA experience preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of the manufacturing requirements for planning and operation.
• Standard knowledge of Material Requirements Planning (MRP), Total Quality Control (TQC), and Capacity Requirements Planning (CRP).
• Standard knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office programs.
• Standard knowledge of OSHA laws and regulations within the manufacturing field.
• Fundamental knowledge of Worker's Compensation rules and regulations and an understanding of employee relations.
• Strong human relations and interpersonal skills.
• Advanced comprehension of the machinery and mechanical functions of the operation.
• Strong problem solving skills in aiding the efficiency of the operation.
• Strong communication skills.