PRODUCTION MANAGER

Description

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under the direction of the Plant Manager, the Production Manager is responsible for the overall shift production, PPOH, Quality, Customer Relations, Housekeeping, Security, Safety, and maintaining and developing the workforce.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Fiscal management of the costs and expenses in the operation of the shift in the plant.
• Direct cost control and knowledge of contracts when dealing with vendors.
• Oversees the daily monitoring of payroll and labor costs.
• Assuring the cost-effective operation of the plant, while maintaining a safe work environment for the staff.
• Direct liaison with the Engineering manager to assure the safe operation and upkeep of all production equipment.
• Reports monthly, weekly, daily operating Report, Key Indicators.
• Responsible for plant safety and overseeing the regulatory compliance for all required agencies.
• Assures all new hires and employees receive regulatory training and continually trains in all aspects of jobs, as well as safety procedures.
• Assists the customers/clients with any emergency, problems that may occur.
• Ability to understand production costing and laundry design and development.
• Assists in the forecast annual budget and works through the budget approval process with the Operations Manager.
• Prepares the 90 days, annual reviews, and handles all employee disciplinary procedures including handling terminations of employment.
• Maintain PPOH at expected levels.
• Responsible for the training and development of all assigned personnel including hourly, and exempt personnel.
• Prepares work schedules for all production employees within a shift based on forecasted production volumes .
• Develops action plans and development plans for the current supervisory team, assuring their growth and success.
• Oversees the management of utility, supplies, line purchases, and warehouse and inventory issues for successful cost control within the facility.
• Working with the operation manager to open new labor opportunities within the market.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

• BS/BA in Business Management or equivalent.
• A minimum of two years of commercial laundry management experience in laundry operations with large-scale plants or hotel industry.
• Bilingual language skills a plus (Spanish/Creole).
• Knowledge of production methods and monitoring.
• Knowledge of laundry equipment and basic washroom chemistry.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written format and oral presentations.
• Ability to multi-task and establish priorities.
• Ability to maintain organization in a constantly changing environment.
• Ability to exhibit initiative, responsibility, flexibility, and leadership.
• Must have superior organizational skills.
• Ability to use knowledge of the working environment to meet established goals and objectives.
• Proficient in the use of Windows-based office software including but not limited to Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record to be able to be insured under the company’s insurance policy.
  
  

APPLICABLE WORKING CONDITIONS

WORKING CONDITIONS

AMOUNT OF TIME TYPICALLY SPENT ON ACTIVITY

Inside work: protected from weather conditions

FREQUENTLY

OCCASIONALLY

RARELY

NEVER

Outside work: no effective protection from weather

FREQUENTLY

OCCASIONALLY

RARELY

NEVER

Both inside and outside work: activities occur both inside and outside an office enclosure

FREQUENTLY

OCCASIONALLY

RARELY

NEVER

Extreme cold: below 32 degrees for periods of more than 1 hour throughout the normal course of a day

FREQUENTLY

OCCASIONALLY

RARELY

NEVER

Extreme heat: above 100 degrees for periods of more than 1 hour throughout the normal course of a day

FREQUENTLY

OCCASIONALLY

RARELY

NEVER

Noise: employees must shout to be heard over ambient noise level (hearing protection required)

FREQUENTLY

OCCASIONALLY

RARELY

NEVER

Vibration: exposure to oscillating movements of extremities or whole body

FREQUENTLY

OCCASIONALLY

RARELY

NEVER

Potential hazards: moving parts, electricity, gas, scaffolding, chemicals, etc.

FREQUENTLY

OCCASIONALLY

RARELY

NEVER

Terminal viewing: extended viewing of screens

FREQUENTLY

OCCASIONALLY

RARELY

NEVER

Atmospheric conditions (in non-confined spaces): fumes, odors, mists, gases, poor ventilation, etc.

FREQUENTLY

OCCASIONALLY

RARELY

NEVER

Oils: air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids

FREQUENTLY

OCCASIONALLY

RARELY

NEVER

Respirator: use of a respirator is required

FREQUENTLY

OCCASIONALLY

RARELY

NEVER

Physical stamina: due to emergency or workload demands, subject to extended work hours requiring stamina beyond normal demands or levels

FREQUENTLY

OCCASIONALLY

RARELY

NEVER

None: employee is NOT substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (work occurs in typical office or administrative environment)

FREQUENTLY

OCCASIONALLY

RARELY

NEVER

Essential Abilities And Functions

ACTIVITY

FUNCTION

AMOUNT OF TIME TYPICALLY SPENT ON ACTIVITY

Essential

Non-Essential

Rarely

Occasionally

Frequently

Standing (on a hard surface)

X

X

Stairs

X

X

Walking

X

X

Sitting

X

X

Twisting

X

X

Stooping

X

X

Crouching

X

X

Crawling

X

X

Talking

X

X

Hearing

X

X

Reaching

X

X

Seeing

X

X

Balancing

X

X

Pushing up to 50 lbs.

X

X

Pulling up to 50 lbs.

X

X

Grasping

X

X

Lifting or carrying up to 50 lbs.

X

X

Feeling

X

X

Moving (continuous motion)

X

X

Using precise hand movements

X

X

Reasoning or solving problems

X

X

Reading

X

X

Writing

X

X

Performing mathematical calculations

X

X

Adhering to deadlines under pressure

X

X

Learning or retaining technical information

X

X

Interacting with customers or visitors

X

X