Production Manager
Little Rock, AR
Overview:
The Production Manager will be responsible for the leadership and business results of a team to ensure the team meets safety, quality, and operational standards; and facilitate team development and skill building through coaching and mentoring team members.
Key Responsibilities:
- Champions department daily plan and following through on open items needed by the team. Participates in the department Daily Direction Setting (DDS) meetings
- Accountable for the daily operations and team performance (Safety, Quality, Reliability, Cost, Org. Capability)
- Role models our Basic Beliefs, Our Commitment to Each Other, and Emotional Intelligence to build resonance
- Works with operating teams to address safety concerns and assist in resolution
- Responsible for driving department issues to root cause and developing a zero-loss and continuous improvement culture
- Performance management, staffing strategy and developing a “flow to the work” culture
- Partner with Manager in developing and delivering Department Master Plan
- Ensures that essential business information and general expectations are clearly communicated and understood by all members of the team
- Develop and coach operational and leadership skills to enhance peak performance through work systems and Operational Excellence tools and design principles
- Assist in developing and executing key technical and organizational projects
- Responsible to collaborate across all work system pillars and leadership
- Acts as the technical resource for operating teams
Qualifications:
- A bachelor’s degree, engineering preferred
- 2 years of manufacturing operational experience
- Experience coaching, developing, and leading others