Transitioning Military - Production Manager at JB Poindexter & Co

Oak Lawn, IL

About the Job

Production Manager

United States Req #8759

West Chester, OH – Orrville, OH

Monday, May 13, 2024

This posting is for Military / Veterans only

Must be willing to relocate within 35 miles of the below locations.

We do offer a relocation package.

West Chester, OH – Orrville, OH

COMPANY BACKGROUND:

J.B. Poindexter & Co, a privately held diversified manufacturing company that offers a vast variety of career opportunities within the J.B. Poindexter & Co family of companies. We offer competitive salaries and progressive benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability plans, 401K, paid time off, tuition reimbursement and more. We pride ourselves in team member development, performance, recognition, and a culture of diversity and respect. Whether you are taking the next step of your career or just beginning, joining J.B. Poindexter & Co winning team means being part of a great home away from home. You will be challenged. You will be proud.

How You Will Make an Impact? 

J.B. Poindexter & Co is currently seeking a Production Manager that will be Hands-on and will lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the facility to ensure objectives are met.

The Nuts and Bolts:

Production Planning
Ensure Product Quality
Problem Resolution
Cost Control
Act as liaison between operations and other key areas of the organization such as; sales, engineering and customer service.
Have the initiative and competence to anticipate and respond to issues along with the ability to design and implement changes as needed.
Continue Lean and 5S initiatives.
Time Management
Mentor line leaders and group leaders.
Ensure safety regulations are being followed and training is provided.
Other duties as assigned

Required Credentials:

Associate’s degree (Bachelor’s preferred) and minimum of 5 years of relevant manufacturing management experience
Advanced proficiency in Excel (pivots, conditional formatting, graph’s)
Experience in putting structural environment in place and turnaround.
Experience in Schematics, Blue Print reading, AutoCAD introduction
Initiative and competence to anticipate and respond to issues along with the ability to identify and implement changes as needed
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles a plus
Excellent communication skills, personal accountability and a strong sense of urgency
Training and supervisory experience (progression – how quickly promoted)
Strong ability to communicate to multiple levels and functions
Work independently
Strong mentorship
Has led multi-functional projects
Has led teams in structured and stressful environment and ever-changing environment
Strong ownership of outcomes (high responsibility)
Proactive versus reactive approach
Lead by example

You must be able to:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

This job operates in a manufacturing plant environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

CODE OF ETHICS:

J.B. Poindexter & Co requires the highest standard of ethics in all business dealings, in particular with customers, suppliers, advisors, employees and authorities. The Production Manager shall actively ensure that his/her own activities and those of all employees within the project meet this obligation. J.B. Poindexter & Co critical standards and procedures related to expected conduct are detailed on the company website. The Production Manager is expected to be familiar with these policies and ensure that they are implemented in all areas of control.

SAFETY:

Safety is paramount on any J.B. Poindexter & Co operation. The Production Manager is expected to be familiar with the company’s safety program and enforce the safety policy always. Never walk past an unsafe act.

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