Production Manager

Description

The Production Manager coordinates daily schedules and leads team activities to ensure manufacturing
objectives are accomplished in a safe, timely and cost-effective manner according to specification. The
Production Manager is committed to leading through servant leadership and maintaining the highest
standards of quality and delivery to accomplish manufacturing objectives and to satisfy customer
expectations. The Production Manager effectively trains, develops, coaches, and appraises team
members in a consistent manner. The Production Manager supports the One Mazzella commitment to
Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Growth.

1. Responsible for ensuring that safety standards are enforced throughout all areas
2. Investigates, reports, and acts upon any incidents or near misses
3. Communicates daily on the team’s key priorities: Safety, Quality, Continuous Improvement,
Productivity, and On Time Delivery
4. Responsible for workplace organization utilizing 6S method to create efficient and effective work
environment
5. Responsible for coordinating communications between operations and support functions
6. Reviews all production reporting and ensures productivity meets or exceeds targets
7. Consistently achieves quoted rates and works with preproduction team to identify any variances
8. Monitors and ensures compliance to company principles, policies, procedures, and work
instructions in accordance with Company Quality Assurance Standards
9. Provides input on hiring, evaluation, promotion, discipline, and termination
10. Motivates employees by setting clear expectations and work direction through effective
communication
11. Develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing methods
12. Inspects equipment and machinery and recommends repair or replacement. Estimates time and
material costs of repair or modification work.
13. Initiate requisitions for necessary equipment materials, rental equipment or contracted repairs.
Reviews operating reports and inspection records to identify faulty equipment.
14. Motivate employees to be part of the continuous improvement process by asking “Why?” and “Is
there a better way to do this?”; Encourages the teams to submit their ideas
15. Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Experience in a manufacturing environment required, lifting industry strongly preferred
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to communicate effectively in written & verbal forms
• Good interpersonal skills; can easily relate to people
• Ability to identify cost savings strategies and implement promptly and effectively
• Strong analytical, conceptual, and planning skills are required
• Detail oriented, computer skills
• Leadership ability to ensure effective teamwork
• Ability and willingness to adapt to and help drive change
• 5 years in production supervisory experience, ideally in a manufacturing environment
• Must be able to lift or pull a minimum of 50 pounds

Summary

At Mazzella, we're more than just a company – we're a family. With over 1000 employees and 30 locations, we lead the industry with humility and dedication to our people. When you join us, you become part of a team-oriented environment where your well-being and growth are our top priorities.

Why Join Mazzella?

• Team-Oriented Environment: Experience the power of collaboration and support from colleagues who genuinely care about your success.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a real balance between your professional and personal life, ensuring fulfillment both at work and at home.
• Growth and Development: Embark on a lifelong learning journey with tailored development opportunities and a clear career path.
• Humble, Hungry, Smart Culture: Embrace our core values of humility, hunger for excellence, and smart decision-making, creating a culture of respect and innovation.
• Market-Competitive Salaries: Receive compensation that recognizes your contributions and reflects our commitment to fair and competitive pay.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Access a wide range of benefits, including paid time off, affordable health insurance, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, life insurance, and disability insurance.
• Free Virtual Doctor Visits: Take advantage of our Teledoc service for virtual doctor visits with $0 copay, prioritizing your health and convenience.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Invest in your future with our tuition reimbursement program, supporting your continued education and personal growth.

At Mazzella, our core values drive everything we do:

• Be Safe – personal commitment to all stakeholder’s well-being; purposeful control of risk
• Be a Lifelong Learner – routinely acquire new skills and capabilities that bring value
• Be Humble – lack excessive ego or concerns about status. Emphasize the Team over self
• Be Hungry – always looking for more, self-motivated, and diligent. Do more than to just get by, committed
• Be Smart – common sense about people, good judgement, and intuition around their impact on group dynamics

Join us at Mazzella and experience the difference of working with a company that puts people first. Together, we'll achieve greatness and shape the future of our industry.

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