Manager, Production

Who We Are

Advanced Distributor Products (ADP) is a Lennox International company and the #1 Producer of Residential Evaporator Coils in the USA. We are committed to providing quality solutions and true partnerships to help our customers find matches that make their jobs and lives easier. ADP has been manufacturing products at our factory in Grenada, MS since 1992. Our innovative culture is fully supported by a research and development laboratory, which includes areas for testing, assembling, and designing future products.

 

Lennox (NYSE: LII) Driven by 130 years of legacy, HVAC and refrigeration success, Lennox provides our residential and commercial customers with industry-leading climate-control solutions. At Lennox, we win as a team, aiming for excellence and delivering innovative, sustainable products and services. Our culture guides us and creates a workplace where all employees feel heard and welcomed. Lennox is a global community that values each team member’s contributions and offers a supportive environment for career development. Come, stay, and grow with us.

What Drives Success

What You Will Be Doing

• Responsible for developing, executing and maintaining fabrication and assembly operations to assure that all products manufactured by the organization meet customer demand.
• Develops a long-term strategy for the improving quality and safety results.
• Align Manufacturing Organization with Quality Assurance objectives and work closely with other members supporting Lean-Sigma initiatives.
• Actively participates in the implementation of strategies in a cross-functional manner.
• Maintains log of shift operations.
• Ability to work in a cross-functional team environment with production, purchasing, engineering, sales, quality, finance, human resources and other stake holders within the organization to achieve overall company objectives required.
• Inspects product to verify production specifications are met.
• Reviews production schedules, material and manpower resources.
• Assigns employees to maximize production objectives, maintain quality and attain output requirements.
• Participates in establishing and modifying operational methods and processes by recommending changes in materials, equipment and procedures.
• Maintains a variety of reports, records and production documentation to reflect schedules and performance.
• Trains new workers in the organizations operating procedures and standards.

WHAT DRIVES SUCCESS:

Having the right qualifications is only a part of what it takes to be a successful employee. At Lennox International, we believe in following a set of behaviors and competencies to achieve your full potential. In this position, it is vital that you embody these core competencies:  

• Situational Adaptability: You flex your approach and demeanor to suit various scenarios. You successfully shift gears as new developments and competing priorities arise – balancing routine tasks, urgent action items, and long-term projects is second nature for you.
• Decision Quality:You make thoughtful and timely decisions with the best interest of the organization in mind, prioritizing and organizing key deliverables and ensuring stakeholder buy in.
• Drives Results: You show pride in “getting the job done” with a bias for action, going above and beyond to ensure your responsibilities have been met. During high pressure moments, you work diligently to meet deadlines and show value in your work.

 

What We Are Looking For

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, business or other related major.
• 5 to 10 years proven track record of increasing responsibility, pro-active, operations or production management in fast-paced environment(s) required.
• Direct HVAC, Six Sigma/LEAN manufacturing experience strongly desired; Six Sigma certification a plus.
• Solid analytical, interpersonal (including coaching, facilitation, conflict resolution) and verbal/written communication skills required.
• Strong planning, project management, and organizing skills required.
• Solid working knowledge of Lean production management and quality integration concepts and a proven track record of change implementation are required.
• Current and thorough knowledge of PC software applications, including Microsoft Office products and project management software required.
• Ability to work in a cross-functional team environment with production, purchasing, engineering, sales, quality, finance, human resources and other stake holders within the organization to achieve overall company objectives required.

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