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Location:

Helena, Montana

Job Type:

Full time

Job Title:

Production Manager

Job Description:

GENERAL PURPOSE:

Directs and coordinates activities of production department(s) in processing materials and manufacturing sign products by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Direct management of factory and field personnel
• Review design drawings and estimates, formulate construction details needed for manufacturing, installation, and future service of sign displays.
• Reviews production order details such as types, quantities, and specifications of products and schedule.  Provide and manage factory and installation schedules and delivery dates.
• Plan production operations, establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing products
• Prepares operational schedules and coordinates manufacturing activities to include job assignments to ensure production and quality of products meets specifications and quality control.
• Lead weekly production and pre-flight meetings with YESCO Montana staff
• Inspects factory and field machines and equipment to ensure specific operational performance and optimum utilization
• Directly manage factory and field employees.  Resolves worker grievances or submits unsettled grievances to Branch Manager.
• Develops cost estimates to ensure accuracy and adherence to department procedures
• Assess, secure, and manage labor required and material cost associated with production and installation.
• Fabricates signs according to specification and government regulations
• Conducts special studies to develop and establish standard hour and related cost data
• Consults with clients, vendors, or other individuals to discuss and resolve issues
• Interfaces with other individuals in the organization to obtain support and commitment to production
• Identifies cost trends to assist management in cost reduction and process improvement efforts

MARGINAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participates in safety meetings/training
• Coordinates and assists with sign transportation and installation as needed
• Oversees coordination of city inspections and locales for excavation
• Reviews new technologies, materials, and products for possible future use
• Performs other functions as necessary or as assigned

NATURE OF WORK CONTACTS:

• Build and maintain high functioning factory and field teams.
• Interacts daily with YESCO employees both in-person, electronically, and on the telephone working to meet customer needs and expectations for sign projects
• Interacts daily with vendors both in-person, electronically, and on the telephone working to meet customer needs and expectations for sign projects

TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

An Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school in a related discipline required; or seven to ten years demonstrated experience in sign production projects or related areas; or any combination of education, experience, and training which provides the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers
• Ability to apply mathematical calculations regarding job costing
• Ability to use word processing, spreadsheet, inventory, design, internet, order processing, project management, and manufacturing software
• Ability to communicate in person, electronically, and over the telephone
• Ability to review documents to produce projects according to customer needs and expectations

PHYSICAL/SENSORY DEMANDS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is performed in the factory and the field.  Work may periodically be performed in high, precarious places with the risk of electrical shock and or fall.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is o