Production Manager

Production Manager

Our people are the heart of our business. As the world’s largest provider of thermal processing services, Bodycote employs thousands of highly skilled staff around the globe, some of the best engineers, scientists, and technicians in the industry. Come join our team!

Summary :

This role is a direct report to the General Manager and a member of the plant leadership team for our Grand Rapids, MI heat treatment plant that supports the automotive and general industrial division.

The scope of the position is hiring, training, planning, scheduling, organizing, and overall direction of day-to-day activities relating to production and equipment on all shifts.

Major Responsibilities :

• Directs production activities and maintains appropriate production staffing as needed to meet company goals.
• Responsible for shop production schedules and conducts production meetings including supervisors’ meetings.
• Ensures customers’ needs are appropriately met by shipping to schedule with minimum turnaround time and high quality, working closely with the Quality Manager.
• Responsible for communicating policy changes from top management to others in supervision and ensuring supervisors’ understanding of management philosophies, safety, product handling, equipment capabilities, and customer needs.
• Responsible for enforcing the company handbook and communicating with the Office Manager and / or General Manager on matters relating to discipline.
• Responsible for maintaining an effective energy conservation program, controlling labor costs, directing industrial services, and approving expenditures within established company guidelines under the guidance of the General Manager.
• Responsible for ensuring the safe operation of equipment, safe work habits of the employees, and administering the safety program within the guidelines established by the company and General Manager.
• Responsible for purchasing and / or approving materials for the shop, facilities, tooling, fixtures, etc., under the guidance of the General Manager.
• Participates in staff meetings as a member of management.
• Must work in a manner consistent with the EMS.
• May have access to compensation information of other employees or applicants in this role and as such cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to other individuals.
• This position is responsible for the care and treatment of our customer’s inventory and as such will perform duties safely and responsibly to prevent customer loss or damage.
• Performs other duties as dictated by position or required by the General Manager.
• Must demonstrate the ability to read, write, and communicate in the English language.

We are seeking candidates with the following qualifications :

• Education : High school diploma or equivalent. Advanced related training is preferred.
• Experience : Requires extensive knowledge of heat treating, operations management, metallurgy, inspection, and customer needs through technical and advanced training, seminars, college, B.

S.M.E. (metallurgy), and / or equivalent work experience.

• Minimum five years of practical experience in heat treatment and the ability to manage multi-level employees and functions with a minimum of five years experience in a supervisory role.
• Language skills : Must be able to communicate effectively verbally and written, including reports as required, attend staff meetings, and interface with other departments.
• Requires basic knowledge of metals, furnaces, and capabilities of all plant equipment.
• Must be knowledgeable of tooling needs and costs. Tooling design experience preferred.
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints and customer specifications.
• Must be knowledgeable in customer needs, material handling procedures, and quality control.
• Must possess knowledge and experience in industrial safety programs, OSHA regulations, company rules, and compliance with State and Federal labor laws relating to employment, discipline, etc.
• Must possess the ability to ensure compliance with company rules as established by Corporate and the General Manager.
• Must be totally trustworthy, set a good example, and maintain a positive company image.
• Must have good computer skills.
• Must be effective in promoting and maintaining positive employee relations, and have a basic understanding of company rules, procedures, benefits and pay policies as related to production employees.
• Must be able to report for work on time, follow directions, interact effectively with co-workers, understand and follow rules and procedures, and accept constructive criticism.

Physical & Mental Demands : The following physical and mental demands consist of, but are not limited to the following.

• Must be able to work in a sitting / standing position for extended periods in an office / industrial environment.
• Manual dexterity to perform data entry functions.
• Ability to bend, pull, stoop, and reach to perform functions.
• Ability to lift 25-50 lbs.
• May be exposed to heat, fumes, noise, humidity, etc.
• Must have the cognitive and mental capacity to perform essential job functions.
• Must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Visual acuity to read documents, computer screens, files, etc.
• Ability to hear in person and via phone.

Bodycote has a longstanding commitment to providing a safe, quality-oriented, and productive work environment and for these reasons, all applicants in the United States who receive a conditional offer of employment must undergo a drug screen before employment begins.

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