Production Manager - Converse, TX
Oldcastle

Job ID: 479082

Leviat, a CRH company, is a global leader in insulating, lifting, anchoring, and connecting technology for the construction industry. Leviat's engineered products and innovative construction solutions are used in a variety of market segments from residential to infrastructure, enabling users to build better, stronger, safer, and faster. The company employs nearly 3,000 people at 60 locations globally. Leviat's suite of trusted product brands include Meadow Burke, Halfen, and Thermomass.

Job Summary

The Production Manager position is responsible for ensuring leadership such that manufacturing is executed safely, on time, at the highest quality and at the best possible cost. This position is a highspeed on-the-floor leader, mentor, and coach.

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinates, and monitors daily performance of production programs in plant
  
• Executes production to schedule to ensure on-time delivery and is responsible for the allocation of all necessary resources and elimination or escalation of any roadblocks
  
• Initiates plans and processes which minimize manufacturing costs through effective utilization of manpower, equipment, facilities, materials, and capital
  
• Implements and maintains Lean Manufacturing principles and standards
  
• Tracks manufacturing KPIs for production
  
• Assures attainment of business objectives and production schedules while ensuring product standards that will exceed customer expectations
  
• Makes adjustments in response to customer requirements and demand as needed
  
• Implements manufacturing strategies and action plans to ensure that the facility supports corporate initiatives
  
• Establishes group and individual accountabilities throughout assigned departments for problem-solving and cost reduction
  
• Provide leadership and training to accomplish company goals and objectives
  
• Encourages new techniques and focus on fact-based problem-solving
  
• Strategically adjusts and balances personal to maintain set labor efficiency targets
  
• Continually improves safety record by addressing both physical safety issues and employee safety attitudes
  
• Maintains individual skills keeping up to date with the latest production and production management concepts
  
• Incorporates shop floor organization and plant cleanliness among plant personnel
  
• On-call as needed for two shift operations
  
• Identifies organizational opportunities for improvement and brings solutions to management's attention
  

Knowledge, Training, Skills and Experience

• Strong ability to create accountability and to lead by example
  
• Strong team building, decisions making, and people management skills
  
• Strong project management skills, time management skills, organizational ability
  
• Computer skills, and must be technically proficient to troubleshoot manufacturing issues
  
• Proficiency in LEAN manufacturing / Six Sigma / 5S
  
• Must exercise continuous leadership to focus plant efforts on priorities
  
• Familiar with applicable OHSA standards
  
• Proven leadership skills with teams and individuals
  
• Excellent communication skills
  
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills
  
• Goal-oriented and results-driven
  
• Scheduling and production flow experience
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, or a related field, 5 years of progressive manufacturing experience required.
  
• At least 3 years in plant or operations management experience.
  
• Must have experience with Lean principles, KPIs, dashboards, etc. in a manufacturing and production environment.
  
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, planning and time-management skills
  
• Ability to work under tight time constraints and at multi-task functions
  
• Proven ability at supervising work for a team of individuals with differing skill levels to enable the team to achieve desired performance and quality standards
  
• Ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds.
  
• Ability to work on feet all day in a factory environment
  

Physical Demands

• Physical demands:
  
  • Lifting no more than 40 lbs.
    
  • Intermittent bending, lifting, stooping, reaching, walking, and squatting.
    
  • Standing for long periods of time.
    
• Visual demands:
  
  • Average visual acuity necessary to prepare or inspect documents or products or operate machinery.
    
• Auditory demands:
  
  • The typical noise level for this position is loud due to heavy machinery. Able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information.
    
• Repetitive motions:
  
  • Movements frequently and regularly required using the wrists, hands, and fingers.
    

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of large international organization.

If you're up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Leviat, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability--If you want to know more, please click on this link.

Date: Mar 15, 2023

Nearest Major Market: San Antonio
Job Segment: Production Manager, Lean Six Sigma, Industrial, Six Sigma, Equipment Operator, Manufacturing, Management

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