Production Manager
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Job Location:
Rockford, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Value Added Distributors is seeking an experienced understanding and growth-driven person to improve and refine the operations at our Rockford IL industrial facility! Were looking for a motivated leader to become our new full-time Production Manager and optimize our daily activities.
Youll work Monday through Friday from 6:30 am to 4:00 pm and enjoy benefits like:
- Competitive experience-based salary
- Health insurance
- Dental
- Vision
- Paid vacation
- Holidays
- 401(k) with employer match
- And more!
Take the next step in your career and showcase your leadership skills as our Production Manager!
ABOUT US
At Value Added Distributors LLC we are not just an applied industrial distributor but a company that builds careers relationships and futures. Since 1995 weve combined practical innovation and smallcompany values to create a workplace defined by integrity respect and continuous improvement. Our team enjoys the security of a growing company opportunities to advance from within and a clean well-lit space to do meaningful work. With long-term career development our company is a place where hard work is recognized ideas are valued and people come first.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
As our Production Manager youll oversee our manufacturing team and ensure they complete accurate and compliant addition to supervising the day-to-day operations youll play an active role in team development business growth and process optimization. This leadership role impacts our short- and long-term success by:
- Collaborating with the branch manager to supervise daily activities and ensure all SOPs safety policies and quality standards are followed
- Resolving quality issues and providing support as needed to minimize non-conformances
- Overseeing all production areas monitoring workforce planning and adjusting schedules to ensure open positions are filled
- Performing accurate data entry and database management
- Conducting time management studies to help improve operations
- Strategically allocating resources (labor equipment materials etc.) to optimize workflows improve efficiency and minimize bottlenecks
- Maintaining a sense of urgency to ensure we meet quality expectations delivery timelines and profitability targets
- Proactively identifying and resolving issues that could disrupt production
- Providing employees with timely feedback coaching training and encouragement
- Forming working relationships with customers peers managers vendors sales teams etc.
- Supporting employee improvement and empowerment in alignment with company objectives
- Overseeing material procurement
- Striving to meet and exceed production targets
- Participating in strategic/budget planning and completing additional responsibilities as assigned
PRODUCTION MANAGER CRITERIA
- Associate degree or equivalent experience related to business engineering mechanics fluid power manufacturing and/or quality control management
- 3 years of leadership experience preferably in manufacturing
- Familiarity with Lean and/or Six Sigma principles
- Microsoft Word PowerPoint and Excel proficiency
- Ability to type 25 wpm
- Ability to diagnose and solve mechanical issues
- Ability to troubleshoot and work on fluid power systems
- Ability to train others in procedural safety and quality standards
- Ability to safely lift 40 lbs. using proper lifting techniques
- Empathetic respectful and calm personality
- Valid drivers license and a clean driving record
Required Competencies:
- Strong communication (verbal/written) presentation and customer service skills
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Comfort with technology and learning new applications/approaches
- Mechanical aptitude with an understanding of how tools and machines interact with each other
- Solid judgement and decision-making skills even while under pressure
- Multitasking and time management skills
- Basic math skills
- Ability to use tape measures and digital calipers
Bonus Qualifications:
- OSHA 30-hour certification
- First Aid CPR and BBP certifications
- Forklift certification
Help lead us to greatness. Apply now with our short initial form!
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma
- Continuous Improvement
- Lean
- Management Experience
- 5S
- Operations Management
- Production Planning
- Production Management
- Kaizen
- Supervising Experience
- Manufacturing
About Company
As a CHA for Parker Hannifin, VAD specializes in hydrualic hose assemblies and kitting solutions.
