Production Manager at CST Industries, Inc. – Parsons, Kansas

POSITION SUMMARY:

Directs and coordinates day to day production activities in conjunction with company KPIs, leading the hourly associates in obtaining company strategic objectives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Promotes a safe and accident free work place.

• Leads a team that operates in a continuous improvement environment to minimize manufacturing cost through effective utilization of manpower, equipment, facilities.

• Obtains data regarding types, quantities, specifications, and delivery dates of products ordered.

• Plans and directs production activities and establishes production priorities for products in keeping with effective operations and cost factors

• Coordinates production activities with procurement, maintenance, and quality control activities to obtain optimum production and utilization of human resources, machines, and equipment.

• Reviews and analyzes production, quality control, maintenance, and operational reports to determine causes of nonconformity with product specifications and operating or production problems.

• Develops and implements operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate operating problems and improve product quality.

• Revises production schedules and priorities as result of equipment failure or operating problems.

• Consults with engineering personnel relative to modification of machines and equipment in order to improve production and quality of products.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Associate degree or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or six months to one- year related experience and or training.

• Interpret specifications, blueprints, and job orders.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Ability to maintain an upbeat and positive attitude at all times.

• Ability to work in self-directed, fast-paced professional environment.

• Must be able to interface with others in a professional manner.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Ability to read and interpret CST and customer prints and documents.

• Ability to write routine reports in a professional manner.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole, fractional and decimal numbers.

REASONING ABILITY:

• Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.

• Handle problems involving variables in a standardized situation.

• Ability to make decisions and know when/where to make concessions.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

• Advanced level of knowledge of Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Walk, must be able to move about inside the manufacturing and office and occasionally on a construction site or outside of the manufacturing facility.

• Use hands/fingers to feel, must be able to operate computers, machinery, dimensional equipment.

• Sit and stand, must be able to work at a stationary desk that may require sitting or standing. Standing on concrete floor and uneven terrain will be required frequently.

• Climb and balance, must climb stairs and ladders.

• Stoop, kneel and crouch or crawl.

• Talk/hear, must be able to communicate with operators and management frequently and exchange accurate information.

• Lift and carry weights of 50lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Noisy

• Non-Air-Conditioned work area

• Busy forklift traffic zones

• Fast paced