Production Manager jobs in Lansing, MI

Biewer of Lansing, LLC is looking to add a Production Manager to lead the production departments. This role reports to the General Manager. Its main responsibilities are to ensure safety, lead processes, follow procedures, and meet/exceed metrics and production. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and mentoring skills to be highly effective in getting work done through others.

Accountabilities Primary responsibilities will include:  Assist in promoting a continuous improvement culture through communication and coaching employees, as well as finding opportunities for streamlining production activities and enhancing value-added processes.  Strengthen, develop, and motivate supervision and staff by managing responsibilities and ensuring accountability. Continually sharpen the professional skills of team members.  Manage the safety and health factors in all processes to ensure safe work practices by following safety procedures and completing required safety forms, checklists, and permits.  Manage scheduling and timing of production.  Plan for current and future production requirements and maximize equipment use.  Create and maintain operational spreadsheets, reports, and budgetary items, including but not limited to inventory, training, and regulatory tracking.  Implement plans and check on progress with continuous follow-up.  Organize departmental meetings, training, and continuous improvement efforts/plans.  Apply Lean Manufacturing/5S Experience principles.

Qualifications  3-5 years supervision/management experience is required.  Superior interpersonal skills, verbal and written communication skills.  Ability to effectively motivate and lead teams.  Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office/Google Docs and aptitude to navigate and acquire skills to use internal systems.  Solid analytical and problem-solving abilities.  Previous wood products manufacturing management experience preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• supervisory/management: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person