• Production Manager

    American Phoenix, Inc. (Eau Claire, WI)


    Production Manager

     

    Eau Claire, WI (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=800+Wisconsin+St+#11+Eau+Claire+WI+USA+54703)

     

    Job Type

     

    Full-time

    Description

    American Phoenix Inc. (API) is an experienced custom rubber mixer, founded in 1992 with the purchase from Michelin of its mixing equipment situated in the former Uniroyal Tire plant, located in Eau Claire Wisconsin. Now operating one of the largest single location custom rubber mixing facilities in America, we are a major supplier of rubber compounds, meeting exact customer specifications for premier manufactures in multiple industries.

     

    Schedule/Pay: Salary

    Position Summary

    The Production Manager is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating all day-to-day manufacturing operations to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective production. This role oversees production supervisors, manages labor and drives performance across safety, quality and quantity in a heavy industrial environment. The goal of the Production Manager is to utilize proper planning, organization, communication, and critical thinking skills to successfully achieve the performance goals set within the organization

    Key Responsibilities

    Operational Leadership

    • Direct and manage daily production activities across multiple production shifts. Responsibilities include mixing and pre-weigh operations.

    • Ensure production schedules are met while maintaining quality and safety standards.

    • Coordinate and work alongside other departments and members of leadership throughout the organization.

    Safety & Compliance

    • Champion a strong safety culture; ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and company safety policies.

    • Lead incident investigations and corrective actions.

    • Ensure all employees are properly trained and certified for equipment and processes.

    People Management

    • Lead, coach, and develop production supervisors and hourly workforce.

    • Treats all colleagues, superiors, and subordinates with utmost respect.

    • Be seen as a positive example and role model for all supervisors and hourly employees within the Production department. The Production Manager will represent what it means to be a strong leaders at American Phoenix.

    • Conduct performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, and workforce planning.

    • Ensure all company policies and procedures are kept to the standards of the employee handbook.

    Continuous Improvement

    • Drive Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar process improvement initiatives.

    • Identify and eliminate waste, bottlenecks, and inefficiencies.

    Production Planning & Reporting

    • Collaborate with production planning department to align labor, materials, and equipment with production schedule.

    • Monitor and report production metrics, downtime, scrap, and labor efficiency.

    • Participate in cost control and reduction initiatives.

    • Participates in the continuous improvement of systems, methods, and processes.

    Our Benefits Include:

    • Health Insurance

    • Dental Insurance

    • Vision Insurance

    • 401(K) with company match

    • Company paid Short-term and Long-term Disability

    • Company paid Life Insurance

    • 9 Paid Holidays

    • Employee Assistance Program

     

    This job describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It does not state or imply that these are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by management. All requirements are subject to change over time and to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability

    Requirements

    Required

    • Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field or 5+ years of production or operations management experience in heavy industrial manufacturing

    • Proven leadership experience managing supervisors and hourly employees

    • Strong knowledge of safety regulations and industrial manufacturing processes

    • Basic understanding of employment law and best practices

    • Ability to work a flexible schedule to ensure the success of all production shifts.

    Skills & Competencies

    • Strong leadership and decision-making skills

    • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

    • Data-driven problem-solving and analytical capabilities

    • Clear, effective communication across all organizational levels

    • Must have strong coaching and development skills