Little Rock, AR
Production Manager 1st shift
Production Manager (1st shift)
The Production Manager will be responsible for the leadership and business results of a team to ensure the team meets safety, quality, and operational standards; and facilitate team development and skill building through coaching and mentoring team members.
In this role you will:
- Champion department daily plan and follow through on open items needed by the team. Participate in the department Daily Direction Setting (DDS) meetings
- Be accountable for the daily operations and team performance (Safety, Quality, Reliability, Cost, Org. Capability)
- Role model our Basic Beliefs, Our Commitment to Each Other, and Emotional Intelligence to build resonance
- Work with operating teams to address safety concerns and assist in resolution
- Be responsible for driving department issues to root cause and developing a zero-loss and continuous improvement culture
- Manage performance, staffing strategy, and develop a “flow to the work” culture
- Partner with Manager in developing and delivering Department Master Plan
- Ensure that essential business information and general expectations are clearly communicated and understood by all members of the team
- Develop and coach operational and leadership skills to enhance peak performance through work systems and Operational Excellence tools and design principles
- Assist in developing and executing key technical and organizational projects
- Collaborate across all work system pillars and leadership
- Act as the technical resource for operating teams
What we are looking for:
Minimum Requirements:
- A bachelor’s degree, engineering preferred
- 2 years of manufacturing operational experience
- Experience coaching, developing, and leading others