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Bodycote · 1 day ago

Production Manager

Sturtevant, WI

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

Bodycote is the world’s largest provider of thermal processing services, employing highly skilled staff globally. The Production Manager will oversee the day-to-day production activities, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency while managing staff and resources.

AutomotiveEnergy EfficiencyIndustrialIndustrial EngineeringManufacturingMechanical EngineeringRenewable Energy

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Directs activities of production and maintains appropriate production staffing as needed to meet company goals

Responsible for shop production schedules and conducting production meetings, including supervisors’ meetings

Ensures customers’ needs are appropriately met by shipping to schedule with minimum turnaround time and a high degree of quality, working closely with the Quality Manager

Responsible for communicating policy changes from top management to others in supervision and ensuring supervisors’ understanding of management philosophies, safety, product handling, equipment capabilities, and customer needs

Responsible for enforcing company policies and communicating with the Office Manager and/or General Manager on matters relating to discipline

Responsible for maintaining an effective energy conservation program, maintaining controls over labor costs, directing industrial services, and approving expenditures within established company guidelines under the guidance of the General Manager

Responsible for ensuring the safe operation of equipment, safe work habits of the employees, and administering the safety program within the guidelines established by the company and the General Manager

Responsible for purchasing and/or approving materials for shop, facilities, tooling, fixtures, etc., under the guidance of the General Manager

Participates in staff meetings as a member of management

Must work in a manner consistent with the EMS

May have access to compensation information of other employees or applicants in this role, and as such cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to other individuals

This position is responsible for the care and treatment of our customers’ inventory, and as such, will perform duties safely and responsibly to prevent customer loss or damage

Performs other duties as dictated by position or required by the General Manager

Must demonstrate the ability to read, write, and communicate in the English language

Qualification

Heat treatingOperations managementMetallurgyIndustrial safety programsBlueprint interpretationTooling designQuality controlComputer skillsEmployee relationsCommunication skills

Required

This position must satisfy ITAR compliance requirements; candidates must be U.S. Citizens or Permanent Resident Card Holders

Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Experience: Requires extensive knowledge of heat treating, operations management, metallurgy, inspection, and customer needs through technical and advanced training, seminars, college, B.S.M.E. (metallurgy), and/or equivalent work experience

Minimum five years of practical experience in heat treatment and the ability to manage multi-level employees and functions with a minimum of five years' experience in a supervisory role

Language skills: Must be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, including reports as required, attend staff meetings, and interface with other departments

Requires basic knowledge of metals, furnaces, and the capabilities of all plant equipment

Must be knowledgeable of tooling needs and costs

Must be able to read and interpret blueprints and customer specifications

Must be knowledgeable in customer needs, material handling procedures, and quality control

Must possess knowledge and have experience in industrial safety programs, OSHA regulations, company rules, and compliance with State and Federal labor laws relating to employment, discipline, etc

Must possess the ability to ensure compliance with company rules as established by Corporate and the General Manager

Must be totally trustworthy, set a good example, and maintain a positive company image

Must have good computer skills

Must be effective in promoting and maintaining positive employee relations, and have a basic understanding of company rules, procedures, benefits, and pay policies as related to production employees

Must have the ability to report for work on time, follow directions, interact effectively with co-workers, understand and follow rules and procedures, and accept constructive criticism

Must be able to work in a standing position for extended periods of time in an industrial environment

Ability to bend, pull, stoop, and reach to perform functions

Ability to lift up to 35 lbs

Must have the cognitive and mental capacity to perform essential job functions

Must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing

Visual acuity to read documents, computer screens, files, etc

Ability to hear in person and via phone