Production Manager - Heavy Steel Fabrication 1st Shift

The Production Manager employed at Veritas Steel's Palatka location is responsible for safely and efficiently overseeing multiple areas/departments across shifts. They are focused on operational excellence and continuous improvement while being strategically minded. The Production Manager will work through complex processes and is heavily focused on throughput and efficiency. They are a good motivator and team leader who possesses a positive attitude while achieving goals of the highest standards through effective leadership. The Production Manager must be able to effectively manage a wide range of duties and responsibilities while supervising those reporting to them.Principal Duties & Responsibilities:Manages assigned areas/departments within the facility, including all work performed in assigned areaResponsible for maintaining housekeeping, 5S, and continuous improvement initiativesWorks closely with the Production Scheduler to understand the production requirements and provide active feedback on gaps as they are identifiedEnsures assigned teams are operating within the designed fabrication plans and assists in improvements to the efficiency of the workEffectively plans work and manages labor to ensure efficient executionExecutes schedule with concern for safety, quality, timeliness, impact, and costResponsible for coaching and the overall performance of assigned area leads and teamActively participates in recruiting, selecting, training, and coaching new department employeesGives direction, effectively supervises, counsels on performance, aids, and trains when appropriateWhen necessary, initiates disciplinary actionWorks with Human Resources to ensure understanding of company policies and communicates policies to production teamsWorks with Human Resources to resolve problems as neededMaintains required documentation on all projects for assigned areasCommunicates with employees regularly and seeks their input on problem solvingActively participates in the safety program; observing and correcting behaviors that are unsafeEnsures EHS policies and guidelines are met within the departmentCoaches, trains, communicates and monitors employees' performance on safety programsEducational Requirements:Associate or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field, preferredThorough understanding of lean and six sigma principles and applicationsKnowledge of organizational effectiveness and operations managementFamiliarity with business and financial principlesExcellent communication skills and leadership abilityWell-organized and analyticalOutstanding organizational skills1st shift is Mon-Thurs 5am - 5pm and Fri 5am - 2:30pm