Production Manager - RV Manufacturing

Description

Veterans encouraged to apply

Who we are at SLATE:

We are car guys & gals focused on helping you give your vehicle purpose. When we started Slate (formerly known as Out & Upfitters) it was based on the fact that an empty van was inherently incomplete. In essence it lacked purpose until you gave it one. This is how we like to look at the services we provide, assisting our clients in giving their vehicle purpose.

While staying true to this core concept, it has become our mission to be the best in the industry at creating intentional design for work and for play.

Overview:

The Production Manager will coordinate all production floor activities to ensure operations run smoothly and efficiently. This position will maintain a high degree of visibility, access, and open communication with all team members including Leadership, Sales, and Production. The Production Manager will model core values of being all in, competent, and positive energy.

Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and supervision on the production floor and associated personnel.
• Coordinate with teams to identify needs, priorities, dependencies, and risks
• Supervises, coordinates, and monitors activities of Production team
• Establish and manage production schedules, processes and accountability
• Effectively motivate, train and communicate with team to assure superior levels of safety, reliability, productivity and quality.
• Oversee quality standards and overall quality process for all products
• Instill operational knowledge and procedures to team to ensure consistent performance and proper use of production resources
• Observe equipment operations so that malfunctions can be detected and notify maintenance
• Work closely with leadership to create and execute action plans and tactics that support our long-term goals and strategy
• Monitor performance on established KPIs; production schedules, quality, material usage, purchasing, safety
• Handle conflict in a thoughtful, forthright and timely manner
• Support the development of each team member through training, performance plans, coaching, and mentoring
• Assist in recruitment and onboarding of new team members
• Support Leadership with resolving issues related to material, delivery, quality, process, and employee performance
• Report production numbers, quality issues, and safety issues
• Perform other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor or upper management

Skills and Experience:

• Innate ability to build great relationships and embrace people leadership
• Dynamic communication skills, written and verbal
• Critical thinking - ability to problem-solve using empirical/data-driven approaches
• Necessary understanding of Slate’s quality control standards
• Proficient with equipment operation, manufacturing processes, and procedures
• Superb attention to detail, product quality, and safety procedures
• Interest and ability to grow professionally with support from upper management
• Basic computer knowledge and skills (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Benefits of Working at Swickard:

• Career Path – Swickard isn’t just a J-O-B. You’ll learn and grow into different roles and be able to take on new leadership responsibilities.
• Open Service Appointment Schedule – customers schedule service appointments with us when it’s convenient for THEM. This means we maintain a bustling shop with more work and greater income potential for the service team.
• Progressive pay plans - As your tenure increases and you complete more certifications, we’ll pay you more!
• Paid manufacturer training – we’ll pay to help you gain new certifications and advance your career with some premier manufacturers.
• Positive Culture - Be part of a supportive and collaborative team.
• Competitive Compensation - Enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity and inclusion at our company.

About Us

• We were founded in 2014 by Jeff Swickard in Wilsonville, OR.
• We’re a hospitality company that happens to sell cars, parts, and service.
• We are a team. Everyone plays a role in our success.
• Culture: We want to be our customers’ favorite place to purchase, lease, or service their vehicle and we want to be your favorite place to work!
• Highline Brands: Swickard has positioned itself as a leader in highline brands such as Mercedes Benz, BMW, Volvo, Porsche, Lexus, Aud