Manager- Production

Sioux City, IA, US, 51111

GENERAL FUNCTION

Operations managers are responsible for the technical management, supervision, and control of industrial production processes.

GENERAL FUNCTION

Operations managers are responsible for the technical management, supervision, and control of industrial production processes.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor workflow in production areas.
• Maintain a continual follow-up program to ensure adherence to procedures in all areas.
• Monitor quality of department incoming and outgoing work.
• Plan and schedule staffing requirements needed in order to meet specific quality standards and production objectives in all areas.
• Provide direction and support to shift supervisors and production teams to ensure a profitable, cohesive production operation.
• Analyze workflow, yields, manpower requirements, production restraints and quality issues. 
• Identify problems and develop solutions to continually improve the operations.
• Provide routine reports to management on process and production variances and action plans to continuously improve the process.
• Provide direct support to customer service.
• Implement Lean Six Sigma projects.
• Determine training requirements and ensure all training needs are met.
• Be a safety steward and ensure safety is always the #1 priority.
• Mentor a team of supervisors and promote a people first culture.
• Prepare written performance evaluations and discuss progress with appropriate supervisors
• Provide direct support, feedback and training to first shift supervisors and group leads.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 5 years’ experience managing both exempt and hourly employees in fast-paced manufacturing environments required
• Optical Industry production management experience preferred
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• Demonstrated leadership skills and experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent process control knowledge and a track record in reducing process variability and improving process yields through utilization of lean and/or six sigma methodologies
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office

GENERAL FUNCTION

Operations managers are responsible for the technical management, supervision, and control of industrial production processes.