Job Details
Level
Management
Job Location
615 - Zeeland, MI
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
4 Year Degree Job Shift
1st shift
Job Category
Management
Production Manager I - Panels
Plascore Inc, a cutting edge, high-quality producer of Honeycomb composites, is seeking an experienced Production Manager to work closely with our engineering and manufacturing teams to manager all plant operation with responsibilities for production, maintenance, quality, and other production-related activities. This job offers many opportunities for innovation and product/process improvement. This is a hands-on opportunity to build and work with aluminum and composite materials in a team setting.
Key Responsibilities;
Work closely with Production Supervisor to plan, schedule, and coordinate departmental activities to fulfill sales orders, meet inventory requirements and deliver manufactured products in a timely fashion.
Evaluate production results against established goals and look for ways to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of operations.
Recognizes and solves problems affecting production including schedule, staff, quality, and order of production line.
Ensure production cost is effective. 5. Responsible for product quality control for the plant.
Have thorough knowledge of all manufacturing methods, techniques, and related equipment.
Must be able to read and interpret drawings and specifications.
Maintain existing plant facilities and equipment; replace or make adjustments to facilities and equipment when necessary.
Understand and practice team building and provide leadership skills to achieve outstanding results.
Participate in improving our product, processes, equipment, and methods.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment at all times.
Continually look for ways to improve job efficiency and performance.
Perform all reasonably related duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Maintaining a positive attitude and work environment
Providing training and cross training of operators in proper techniques and procedures
Leading by example in the areas of attitude, quality and safety
Facilitating daily production team meetings
Using visual management techniques
Reviewing and approving employee attendance/vacation
Implementing job rotation, enlargement and enrichment
Promoting employee empowerment, growth and facilitate training
Factory Exposure:
CNC machining and edge banding
Composite materials
Variety of parts
Opportunity for innovation
Variety of work (balance of desk work and factory floor work)
JIT production model
Engineer-to-Order / Make-to-Order job shop environment
Qualifications:
5-7 years of related experience desired
Bilingual (English / Spanish), preferred
Initiative for product/process improvement
Leadership seminars and/or coursework
Working knowledge of technical drawings and GD&T
Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings
Outstanding organizational and time management skills
Excellent technical communication skills
Ability to manipulate CAD/CAM files or programming experience a plus
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering
Experience managing 10+ direct reports
Must be eligible to work on programs subject to ITAR Regulations. Therefore, candidates must be a U.S. Citizen or a U.S. Permanent Resident ('Green Card').
Plascore is an established global manufacturer of honeycomb core, composite structures, and cleanrooms. Plascore's lightweight, industrial strength, honeycomb technology is utilized for a multitude of applications within the aerospace, automotive and marine industries. Plascore is an employee driven organization, fueled by professional teams with dedicated years of service to manufacturing.
Plascore Benefits:
Bonus Programs
$1,200 Sign-On Bonus - Paid in monthly increments.
$1,200 Employee Referral Bonus - Paid in monthly increments.
Profit Sharing Bonus - Paid out each quarter.
Health Benefits
Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision) with Flex Spending or Health Savings Accounts
New Hires are eligible for health insurance benefits on day one!
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off
Paid vacation & Unpaid leave
10 weeks of paid vacation for 11th year (4 weeks of paid vacation awarded for 10 years of service + 6 weeks earned)
Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
401(K) & Roth 401(K)
50% match up to 6% for all participating employees.
Educational Support
Tuition Reimbursement for job-related and certificate programs
Childcare
Flex Spending Account for childcare
Tri-Share childcare program
Company Events
Annual company picnic
Annual golf outing
Annual holiday party
Other Perks
White-Caps baseball ticket raffles
Clean work environment
Smooth pace of work
Family owned and operated.
Security of work for an established, growing company that serves a diverse customer base.
Bi-Weekly Pay
We are an EEO employer dedicated to workforce diversity.
