Manufacturing
Production Manager
Buffalo Tungsten is hiring for a Production Manager!
We are a world leading supplier of high-quality powders based on the metal Tungsten. Our products are used in the manufacturing of high-tech components in the tooling, automotive, aerospace, energy, infrastructure, electronics and mining industry. The raw materials for our complex production processes come from our own mine, other concentrates and the recycling of production waste and scrap. Our company is a strategically important part of the global Sandvik Group and together, we are on an exciting journey of increased sustainability.
What you will be doing:
Supervise Production Employees
• Assure that safety procedures are being followed
• Ensure communication and coordination between shifts
• Motivate employees and hold them accountable through progressive discipline
• Understand and communicate employee needs to management
• Review time and attendance records for accuracy
• Conduct performance evaluations
• Interview and hire new employees
Schedule Employees
• Make sure we have adequate manpower for each shift
• Be on call for staffing problems during shift changes at 12am, 8am and 4pm
• Interview and hire new personnel as needed
Manage Production Work
• Make sure all scheduled production tasks are accomplished
• Assure that accurate production records are kept
• Assure that shipments to customers are packed securely and labeled correctly
• Make sure that outgoing shipments are ready for pickup
• Check inventory on production essentials and reorder as necessary
Production Employee Training
• Train new employees on company procedures and job responsibilities
• Hold monthly meetings for training on production procedures and safety
• Develop training methods, procedures and checklists for production operators
• Model effective leadership and hold monthly training meeting for shift leadmen
Requirements:
- Strong computer skills
- Organizational and leadership abilities
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Self-motivated
- Problem-solving skills
Experience:
- Minimum 3-5 years experience supervising employees
- Experience implementing progressive discipline for employees
- Work experience in manufacturing environment is desirable
- Experience developing and implementing training procedures
- Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently
Hours:
Generally M-F, 7:30-4:30 to touch base with all three shifts. Hours will be adjusted by choice or as directed by management to spend more time on second and third shift and weekends
Must be available on call to handle staffing issues with shift changeovers at 8am, 4pm and 12am.
Pay Range : 65k - 80k based on experience