Job Details

Production Manager

Position Summary: Responsible for the efficient operation, organization, and assignment of area by shift at the plant. Plans, organizes, coordinates, and executes activities that carry out production activities and maximize throughput.

Responsibilities:

- Understands the Valence Surface Technologies Code of Conduct policy, leading by example

- Organizes assigned area to ensure ready access to and knowledge of all orders currently in process on a daily work basis

- Effectively communicates with customer service regarding work that is in the area or coming to the area for processing

- Maintains the shop in an orderly and well-kept manner

- Operates within established safety, quality, and financial guidelines

- Works closely with Production Management and supervisors on other shifts/departments to determine daily, weekly, and monthly work schedules

- Maintains schedule and reassigns labor as work load changes

- Knows what needs to be done on a daily basis to keep the work moving through the production process

- Executes schedule with a sense of urgency, and with sincere concern for safety, quality, timeliness, and cost consciousness

- Maintains and monitors appropriate documentation on all orders

- Effectively supervises employees. Gives adequate direction, counsels employees on performance issues/concerns, provides assistance and/or training where appropriate

- Initiates disciplinary actions where necessary according to established procedures

- Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

- High school diploma or GED required.

- Previous supervisory experience in a manufacturing or production environment preferred.

- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, quality standards, and safety regulations (including OSHA compliance).

- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

- Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and adapt to changing production needs.

- Proficient in using production management software, Microsoft Office Suite, and other relevant tools.

- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities under pressure.