Jobs and Careers
FO

Sr. Area Manager Production

Forward March Inc.
Chilton, Wisconsin, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 18 Jan 2025

About the role

We are looking to bring a Senior Production Area Manager onto the team. This role is responsible for all aspects of production in designated work area, including quality and customer service, safety, staffing, planning, leadership and continuous improvement. Empower and direct hourly and salary workforce to accomplish goals and initiatives in a team-based environment. Take critical role in executing team objectives, driving transformation and working in collaboration with quality, scheduling, engineering and maintenance. Review orders and schedules to determine work force requirements and capacity constraints.

Senior production manager position. Assist in development of other management team members, take on stretch assignments outside primary responsibilities, assumes duties of Operations Manager in their absence. Responsible for the largest and/or most complex area of the plant.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage veterans to apply. Your unique skills, experiences, and dedication are highly valued and align with our mission to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace

Responsibilities:

  • Resolve day to day issues to meet production, safety, shipping and quality goals. Execute scheduled work orders to meet customer requirements. Responsible for adjusting schedules as to ensure completion of order. Holds team accountable for completion of management boards, inventory records, and action items. Completion of payroll in absence of Group Lead or Supervisor.
  • Talent Management including performance evaluations and feedback, merits, goal setting and tracking, employee interaction, coaching and mentoring to achieve cultural and performance standards. Staffing & scheduling including overtime, absenteeism and vacation. Identify training needs, coordinate cross-training opportunities and support development plans. Partner with HR for succession planning and workforce planning initiatives.
  • Ensures the highest quality standards are maintained. Assist quality and technical services in resolving quality issues including customer claims, corrective action as assigned by Tech Services and Quality. Provides coaching, information, ideas, feedback and encouragement to promote the growth and development of the team, including those in other departments.
  • Assist teams with continuous improvement initiatives while continuing to drive safety, quality and process efficiencies. Verifies lead counter measures and recovery plans are in place for missed targets. Supports new process and production development and implementation. 
  • Ensures clean and safe working environment for all employees. Ensures safety training is complete, hazardous conditions and risks are eliminated, safety incidents are reported and investigated as required.
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Desired Experience:

  • Cultural leader, promoter and example
  • Strong knowledge of company policies safety rules and procedures with the ability to enforce all in alignment with Our Philosophy
  • Above Average business and financial acumen with knowledge to drive cost reduction initiatives
  • Must be able to effectively multi-task and problem solve in a fast-paced environment and the ability to manage others to achieve required company and plant goals
  • Continuous Involvement with WI Leadership Training
  • Strong organizational, problem solving, presentation and project management skills
  • Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office
  • Proven leadership skills including the ability to coach, assess, evaluate, develop, motivate, and empower others
  • Ability to function effectively at both strategic and tactical levels
  • Strong change management skills to challenge the status
  • Proven leadership skills including the ability to coach, assess, evaluate, develop, motivate, and empower others
  • Ability to function effectively at both strategic and tactical levels

Benefits

Named to Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work for in America list four times, and with a people first philosophy rooted in The Golden Rule (treating others the way we would want to be treated), our company provides a safe and rewarding work environment. We have a team-oriented culture and believe employees are essential to the company's success.

In addition to a competitive benefits package, we offer the ability for individuals to grow within our organization through training, development and advancement opportunities.

Company Perks:

  • Comprehensive benefits with low premiums starting day one
  • 401k with company match
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • Company profit sharing
  • Onsite barbershop / hair sa

Apply for this role

Generate a tailored application kit with a matched cover letter, interview prep, and CV highlights — in under 60 seconds.

Apply Now →Generate Application Kit

Free account required — sign up in 30s

Company

Forward March Inc.

View company profile →