Production Manager

Willoughby Industries - Indianapolis, IN

Full-time - Mid Level

Indianapolis, IN

Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Production Manager at Willoughby Industries is responsible for overseeing manufacturing operations in a clean, state-of-the-art facility. This role involves managing production staff, ensuring productivity goals are met, and maintaining compliance with safety and quality standards. The Production Manager will also communicate with upper management and the sales team, manage workflow across departments, and conduct job interviews for new hires.

Responsibilities

• Meet or exceed department productivity goals as set by management
• Provide status updates on specific job status to the sales team during weekly production meetings
• Set expectations for employee performance, provide employees with tools needed to perform and monitor to ensure compliance
• Motivate, support, and provide guidance to production staff
• Communicate regularly with upper management regarding problems or issues impacting production
• Manage work flow through multiple departments by utilizing the area leads to ensure production standards are being met
• Manage teams of assembly staff putting together valves and plumbing fixtures
• Develop a high level of product knowledge and quality standards to be able to visibly inspect a finished product
• Know what the capacities of each department are and decide when overtime is necessary for different departments based on the production schedule
• Maintain safe and clean work environment
• Maintain compliance with established policies and procedures by educating and directing employees on the use of equipment and resources
• Effectively communicate with other employees and departments about work related processes
• Effectively communicate with employees that are not performing as desired and implement an improvement plan or solution
• Conduct job interviews for applicants seeking employment in various areas
• Manage inventory of the assigned areas in Global Shop (ERP System) and work with receiving to ensure parts are being put where they need to go and with correct quantities assigned
• Update information in Global Shop as necessary
• Perform additional related duties as required

Requirements

• Previous production management or supervisory experience (5+ years)
• Experience with prioritizing workload and staff assignments
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment with a level of familiarity involving metal working
• Ability to manage processes and process improvements
• Ability to communicate job expectations, monitor, and appraise results
• Ability to effectively coach and counsel employees on performance and behavioral issues

Nice-to-haves

• Excellent attendance and punctuality history
• Ability to lead others for successful performance of their positions
• Make decisions based on experience and available data
• Require minimal supervision to complete work and meet deadlines
• Strives to meet or exceed job requirements
• Ability to work well with others

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance