Glass Production Manager

Summary:  The Glass Production Manager oversees manufacturing operations related to the fabrication, finishing, final assembly, and shipping of all products. This position requires a strong background in production management, exceptional leadership skills, and a proven track record of optimizing processes to achieve efficiency and quality targets. This individual plays a key role in ensuring the timely and cost-effective production of high-quality goods while maintaining a safe and productive work environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: 

Production Planning and Scheduling:

• Oversee daily floor operations and work to achieve target completion dates within each department in support of overall OTD adherence.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing, and train and develop associates in these principles.
• Develop and implement production plans to meet customer demand and delivery timelines.
• Coordinate with various departments to ensure efficient scheduling of resources, including manpower, equipment, and materials.
• Monitor and adjust production operations and processes as needed to respond to changing demands.

Quality Assurance:

• Implement and maintain quality control processes to ensure the production of high-quality products that meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Work closely with the Quality Management to identify and address any issues related to product quality.
• Facilitate accurate, complete, and timely root cause analysis and identification of proper long and short-term corrective actions related to production quality escapes

Resource Management:

• Oversee the allocation of resources, including personnel, equipment, and materials, to optimize production efficiency.
• Optimize productive time for employees by eliminating unnecessary processes.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost savings.

Team Leadership:

• Interview and hire employees.
• Lead and motivate a diverse team of production staff, providing clear direction and support to achieve production goals.
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment that encourages continuous improvement and innovation.
• Practice conflict resolution among departments and employees.

Health and Safety:

• Enforce and promote a culture of safety in the production environment.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and implement measures to reduce workplace accidents and incidents.
• Follow and adhere to all state, federal and company enforced safety rules and regulations.

Budget Management:

• Prepare operating reports and budgets.
• Report and track expenses to reduce costs.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement measures to control production costs.

Continuous Improvement:

• Analyze production metrics and data to determine areas to improve.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production processes, reduce waste, and increase overall efficiency.
• Implement best practices and lean manufacturing principles.
• Manage employee suggestion program by soliciting ideas for continuous improvement and facilitating timely implementation of selected actions.
• Maintain up-to-date standard operating procedure (SOP) and work instruction documentation for every production process throughout the production floor.
• Facilitate frequent inspections and audits of work processes.

Authority: Follows direction of the Glass Plant Director.  Makes independent decisions and recommends changes that affect quality, staffing, and production processes consistent with assigned duties.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in operations, engineering or related field.
• Proven experience in production management or a similar role.
• Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing principles and Six Sigma.
• Excellent leadership, team building, conflict-resolution, and management skills.
• Ability to analyze data and make data-driven decisions.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel) and Google G-Suite (Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets)
• Experience with MRP/ERP System transactions
• Strict adherence to company standards and safety procedures.
• Proficient in Root Case Analysis.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and problem-solving abilities.
• Project Man