General Manager of Production

Job DetailsJob Location: Platte - Platte City, MO 64079Position Type: Full TimePosition Title: G.M. of Production 

Reporting to: President of Manufacturing 

Department: Production 

 

Central Power Systems & Services is a privately held company with deep roots going back to 1954.   

 

Our Mission Statement is forging long-lasting partnerships by providing first-class customer support.  We live that statement every single day. We are looking for a General Manager of Production to help support that mission.  

JOB SUMMARY                                       

The G.M. of Production, sometimes called a Plant Manager, oversees all aspects of a manufacturing facility, leading teams, optimizing production processes, ensuring quality and driving efficiency to achieve financial objectives.  

RESPONSIBILITIES 



Leadership and Management 





Lead and motivate a team of production employees, including managers and supervisors 





Ensure effective communication and collaboration within the production department 





Implement and maintain a culture of continuous improvement 





Production Operations 





Oversee all aspects of the production process, from raw materials to finished goods 





Optimize production processes to improve efficiency and reduce costs 





Ensure adherence to quality standards and safety regulations 





Manage production schedules and ensure timely delivery of products 





Financial Management 





Develop and manage production budgets 





Monitor and control production costs 





Identify opportunities for cost reduction and improvement 





Strategic Planning 





Develop and implement production plans to meet company goals 





Identify and address potential production problems 





Stay informed about industry trends and best practices 





Other Duties 





Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations 





Manage inventory and procurement processes 





Develop and implement training programs for production employees 





Provide regular reports on production performance to senior management 



Great Benefits 

 



Competitive Pay 





Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance 





401k with company match 





Paid Time Off  





Training & Professional Development 





Positive and productive work environment 


QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS 



Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management or related field 





5+ years of experience in a supervisory or managerial role in an ISO 9001 manufacturing facility 





Proficiency in Lean, Six Sigma and Continuous Improvement methodologies 





Strong leadership and communication skills 





Expertise in production management and quality standards 





Financial and budgetary management experience 



WORK CONDITIONS  

 

Physical Demands/Work Environment:   

 

This position regularly requires walking, standing, sitting, stooping, bending, kneeling and climbing stairs.  It also occasionally requires pushing, pulling, twisting, lifting 50+ lbs. and working in a variety of weather conditions and noise levels.  This list is not meant to cover every possible scenario but simply provide an outline.  Employees may be assigned other tasks as needed.  

 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.  

 

CPS&S is a smoke-free and drug-free work environment.