Job Information
XL Specialized Trailers Production Process Manager - Fabrication in Manchester, Iowa
1086 S 3rd St, Manchester, IA 52057, USA | Full Time
Job Overview:
Generally expected to work as a valued member of the XL Specialized Trailers team. This job is responsible for manufacturing products by designing and developing methods; establishing priorities; supervising personnel.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Establishes manufacturing quality standards, methods, facilities, policies, and procedures by studying product requirements; obtaining engineer consultations; determining equipment and facility budgets.
Establishes and organization structure by assigning responsibilities; delegating authority; recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees.
Develops production plan by coordinating requirements and sales, engineering, procurement, and traffic departments.
Completes production plan by establishing priorities; scheduling activities and employees; monitoring progress; revising schedules; resolving problems.
Ensures operation of equipment by establishing preventive maintenance requirements; conferring with manufacturers; contracting for special maintenance services; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
Maintains manufacturing staff job results by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; responding to issues; planning, monitoring and appraising job results.
Achieve financial objectives by preparing the manufacturing and maintenance budgets; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; compiling and studying costs; initiating corrective actions.
Prepares reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; visiting other manufacturing facilities; participation in professional societies.
Identifies and anticipates safety and health concerns and hazards by surveying environmental, operational, and occupational conditions; rendering opinions on new equipment and procedures; investigating violations; recommending preventive programs.
Guides and promotes safe work performance by enforcing safety policies; implementing safety campaigns; training managers and employee in safe practices and first aid.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing relating results as needed.
Ancillary Duties:
Perform any other tasks assigned to support and improve the overall operations of the XL Specialized Trailers.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Production supervisors.
Supervision Received:
Works under broad supervision. The employee is responsible for planning and carrying out the assignment, keeping the supervisor informed of progress and potential problems or future implications.
Responsibility for Public Contact:
Daily contact requiring courtesy, discretion, and sound judgment.
Licensing and Certification:
None required
Education and Experience:
Bachelors Degree in Mechanical, Industrial or Electrical Engineering, industrial technology or equivalent experience.
Five years supervisory experience in manufacturing.
Essential Skills and Experience:
Leadership: a demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others
Planning: an ability to think ahead and plan.
The ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
Problem analysis and problem resolution at an organizational level.
Strong customer orientation.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Commitment to company values.
Computer proficiency.
Negotiation skills.
Physical Demands:
Extended periods of sitting.
Ability to routinely lift 20 lbs. and occasionally up to 50lbs.
Work Environment:
Work is primarily performed indoors.