Manufacturing Production Manager

We are currently seeking a highly strategic manufacturing Production Manager in Mountain Grove MO location, who will be responsible for plant production, employee training, and development, oversee the production team while implementing lean manufacturing initiatives and procedures. This is a senior plant leadership role. Aspirations to be a Plant Manager is ideal and the desire to coach and mentor other managers is desirable. Our ideal candidate will be a professional with at least 8 years of management experience in a manufacturing environment, have excellent mechanical skills, and first-hand experience working in a production & industrial environment. If you have an extrusion or plastics background that is a huge plus!

You will need to be a proven people leader that can set high standards, improve accountability, actively promote culture change and work as a coach and mentor to new hires and employees. Bring your best practices and implement new processes and 5S initiatives on all shifts by using your lean manufacturing mindset and continuous improvement. We empower you to build a team that is dedicated and committed to excellence, with open communication, where all team members have a voice.

What do we offer?

• We offer 401k with a 6% company match (the company will automatically contribute an extra 3% of your plan-eligible pay to your 401k).
• Multi-tier benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) that you can tailor for yourself and dependents which includes Employer-paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, & Life Insurance, Benefits start on Day One!
• Wellness Employee Assistance Program (EAP), paid parental leave, Fitness & Weight-loss Reimbursement
• Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement, 11 paid company holidays, vacation time/sick time, career development opportunities, and many other benefits in a collaborative culture that focuses on work & life balance, innovation, & teamwork.

In this role, you will be tasked to lead people and get results through others which requires outstanding communication and interpersonal skills. You will be handling several projects and tasks and it will your responsibility to prioritize, delegate, and organize. We are expecting our management team to be hands-on and visible on the production floor through Gemba walks and department meetings. Lead by example, influence, and engage to foster quality, lean, and safety culture at the plant across all shifts. This site runs 24/7 and must be able to work after hours as needed.

You will use Microsoft Office and system tools (ODEN, SAP/ERP) that will help you standardize operations and accomplish your daily goals: prepare reports, track operational KPIs metrics, determine work procedures, prepare work schedules, and expedite workflow. You will use your problem-solving and analytical skills to resolve production-related issues, reduce scrap production, resolve customer and employee complaints, and implement corrective actions.

In this role, you will oversee and participate in daily operations such as scheduling, staffing, quality, and cost-effectiveness. A “Boots on the Floor” mentality will allow you to have the ability to ensure effective employee relations, mentor, and empower your supervisors, and balance quality, safety, morale, productivity, and cost to achieve positive results in all areas.