Quanex is looking for a Production Manager to join our team located in Rice Lake, Wisconsin.
Summary: The Production Manager plans, leads, organizes, and directs the operations of the shop floor as it relates to production, shipping/receiving, maintenance, and grounds. This incumbent oversees all production, product and process improvements, safety, quality, employee relations, and customer service. The Production Manager is the shop floor liaison with the sales and quality team for all product related issues and improvements in areas of assigned responsibility.
We Offer You!
- Competitive Starting Wage
- Medical, Dental & Vision Plan
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off, Training & Holidays
- Tuition Assistance
- Wellness/Fitness Resources
- 401K Matching/Vesting
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Dynamic Culture & People - just to name a few!
What Success Looks Like:
- Establishes leadership to area of assigned responsibility, to support the development and implementation of programs regarding safety, employment, labor relations, management training, manpower planning, technical expertise, and customer relations.
- Assures all production orders are completed on schedule, per budget, and at the quality levels developed by management to satisfy the requirements of internal and external customers.
- Manages the development and training of reporting personnel in the area of manufacturing processes, J.I.T., quality assurance, employee relations, safety, and continuous improvement.
- Manages the weekly production planning forecasts based on customer input and information from the Plant Manager, Customer Service, Materials Management, Engineering, and Sales.
- Ensures the implementation and maintenance of a quality system that ensures metrics are met and 100% on-time delivery the first time.
- Works closely with key customers, coordinating quality standards and problem resolution between Quanex and customers through personal contact.
- Understands annual budgets, goals and objectives and implements programs for achievement of those goals. Responsible for control of all costs in the areas of assigned responsibility.
- Provides constant interaction with external customers, managing their requirements in service and delivery. Will regularly assess the customer needs, along with the needs of Quanex as it relates to the customer providing feedback and recommendations to upper management.
- Prepares and provides reporting requirements regarding area’s performance.
- Supports plant initiatives and directives regarding safety, quality, production, and continuous improvement.
What You Bring:
- A degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
- 7-10 years of experience in manufacturing and or engineering role and or equivalent combination of education and experience or equivalent work experience in a managerial role within manufacturing is required.
- Experience in production, production control, engineering, and supervision essential.
- Must have thorough knowledge of product offerings and product/process capabilities.
- Must have fundamental understanding and experience with lean manufacturing and ERP/Scheduling knowledge and experience.
The targeted salary range for this position is $88K to $130K w/ bonus potential.
About Quanex, A Part of Something Bigger
Quanex (NYSE: NX) is a global, publicly traded manufacturing company primarily serving OEMs in the fenestration, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration and outdoor products markets. We are A Part of Something Bigger by improving the performance and aesthetics of end products through continuous innovation, helping customers achieve greater production efficiencies, dedication to giving back to communities where we operate, producing shareholder value and helping our employees learn, grow, and thrive. Learn more at Quanex.com.
