Production Manager - 3rd Shift

 

Are you an experienced Production Manager within the manufacturing and production arena? Do you believe the best way to lead your team is to be present on the production floor? Do you lay awake thinking of ways that you and your team can drive efficiency, quality, and safety? Do you have a strong understanding of lean manufacturing principles, possess excellent leadership skills, and a passion for driving continuous improvement?

 

If you answered yes to these questions, we should talk!

 

Curries (an ASSA ABLOY company) is expanding our Operations Management Team. This role will be based on-site out of our manufacturing facility located in Mason City, Iowa.

 

Come see who we are at: https://www.assaabloy.com/group/en/about-us

 

What would you do as our Production Manager - 3rd Shift?

You will play a pivotal role in managing our manufacturing processes, ensuring smooth operations, and maintaining our high standards of quality and safety. You will lead, develop, and train a team, coordinate production schedules, and implement strategies to optimize productivity and efficiency.

 

You would also:

• Oversee day-to-day manufacturing operations to ensure efficiency, quality, and safety standards are met.
• Develop and implement production schedules, ensuring timely delivery of products to meet customer demand.
• Lead and mentor production staff, fostering a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Implement lean manufacturing principles and process optimization techniques to maximize productivity and minimize waste.
• Drive participation in the CHIP Program (CURRIES Hazard Identification Program), PEER Program, and GEMBA communication boards in all departments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, quality control, and maintenance, to resolve production issues and drive process improvements.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and production metrics, analyzing data to identify areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Drive initiatives to enhance employee training and development, ensuring a skilled and motivated workforce.

• Perform other duties and special projects as required.

• Actively participate in providing a safe and harmonious working environment for all employees.
• Comply and enforce compliance of all state and federal regulations, Company standards and the ASSA ABLOY Code of Conduct.

 

 

The Skills and Experience you need:

• High School degree required coupled with a minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing / production environment accomplishing goals through your team.
• Previous experience in the door, hardware, architectural, building products or a related industry is highly desired.
• Demonstrated track record of implementing LEAN manufacturing methodologies.
• Excellent communication and time management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with a keen attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize projects under tight time deadlines.

 

 

What we offer!

We are passionate about providing amazing opportunities and benefits, so you can continue and progress a lifelong career with us. Here are some highlights of what we have to offer:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Short and Long-term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance, Flexible Spending, Employee Assistance Program, discount portal, recognition and well-being programs … just to name just a few!
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and 12 paid Company Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement, Learning and Career Development opportunities
• Competitive Salary

 

We review applications regularly, so don’t wait!