Coordinate, supervise, and actively engage in all production activities involving hourly employees. Oversee daily operations to ensure adherence to production schedules, quality standards, safety requirements, and cost objectives while maintaining a positive and productive work environment. Responsible for planning and coordinating shipments, as well as overseeing the receipt, storage, and distribution of raw and direct materials.

Key Responsibilities:

Production Management

• Review and execute production schedules to meet operational goals.
• Maximize labor efficiency through effective workforce planning and utilization.
• Adjust staffing levels to meet changing production requirements.
• Develop production schedules based on equipment capabilities and operational constraints.
• Maintain production flow while balancing quality, cost, and output objectives.

Quality Assurance

• Develop, implement, and audit quality control standards and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards, Quality Policy Statements, and Quality Control Procedures.
• Verify completion of employee training programs, including review of work instructions and procedures.
• Ensure hands-on training aligns with documented work instructions and quality standards.
• Promote continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and process consistency.

Safety & Compliance

• Monitor workforce activities to minimize recordable incidents and lost-time injuries.
• Enforce all company safety policies and procedures.
• Conduct regular safety meetings, audits, and employee safety contacts.
• Investigate and document near misses, accidents, and injuries, implementing corrective action plans when necessary.
• Conduct annual reviews of Right-to-Know (Hazard Communication) materials.
• Maintain high standards of workplace housekeeping and organization.

Cost Control

• Operate efficiently to manage and reduce direct labor and material costs.
• Support and encourage employee-driven cost reduction initiatives.
• Monitor operational performance to improve productivity and profitability.

Leadership & Employee Development

• Consistently and fairly administer company policies and personnel procedures.
• Foster positive employee relations and a strong team-oriented culture.
• Train, coach, and motivate employees to achieve operational excellence.
• Develop workforce skills and support employee growth and advancement.

Qualifications:

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven supervisory and management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership ability with a track record of building high-performing teams.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Manufacturing, foundry, or industrial production experience.
• In-plant or hands-on operational training experience.
• Experience with ISO quality systems and compliance standards.