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Latitude AI · 1 day ago

Production Manager (Third Shift)

Manning, SC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Latitude Corp is a 100% employee-owned company specializing in precision metal manufacturing. They are seeking a Production Manager to oversee production processes, manage manufacturing personnel, and ensure quality and safety standards are met.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Information Technology

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Overall responsibility for assigned production processes, producing a quality product, meeting production deadlines and managing assigned manufacturing employees

This position is expected to help set the vision and execute strategic plans and direction, lead change efforts, and motivate teams to achieve established goals

Authority to hire and fire employees subject to company policies

Responsible for managing assigned budget

Manage capital equipment projects and identify capital equipment needs for area

Manage and develop assigned manufacturing personnel

Ensure employees are adequately trained and competent to perform assigned work tasks

Determine manpower requirements to most efficiently produce product and meet production deadlines

Work with Manufacturing Engineering to develop the most efficient and cost-effective manufacturing methods

Work with Quality to ensure quality standards are met and upheld in all assigned manufacturing areas

Ensure product quality is maintained, scrap and rework are minimized

Ensure all employees work safely and all hazardous conditions are eliminated

Review production schedules and ensure output meets required deadlines

Ensure cross departmental communication, both verbal and written, is accurate and effective

Supervise and monitor department employees; including hiring, terminating, performance evaluation, training, work allocation and problem resolution

Responsible for inventory control, including monthly physical and/or cycle counts in assigned areas of responsibility

Work with purchasing and scheduling to ensure material and resource needs meet the demands

Ensure all applicable operating policies and procedures are adhered to

Ensure company directives are communicated and carried out

Ensure continuous improvements and corrective/preventive actions are carried out, planned and implemented in all departments

Assist with manufacturing process difficulties (i.e. tooling, drawing requirements and interpretations) to ensure effective corrections and implementation

Ensure adequate supervision is present in the plant whenever production is taking place

Ensure government requirements and regulations are followed

Other ad hoc duties as assigned

Qualification

Manufacturing knowledgeMetal processingSupervisory skillsLean ManufacturingISO 9000 experienceTeambuildingMultitaskingERP systemsWordExcelEffective communicationConflict resolution

Required

Physical- proficient in using a PC keyboard. Requires ability to physically move about the manufacturing floor

Working Hours- full-time (40+ hrs/week) employment

Personal Traits- Good communication abilities and ability to work well with all levels of the organization. Ability to multi-task with conscientious attention to detail and accuracy