Production Manager

Job Summary

We are looking for a dynamic Production manager to lead the operations in a company which is a leading producer of commercial silica used in the oil and gas industry and in a wide range of industrial applications

Essential Job Functions:

• Guides, organizes, and directs the hourly work force to meet or exceed all safety, operational and quality goals.
• Assures stationary and mobile equipment is operated properly in accordance with best practices.
• Long term planning including projects, process development, budgeting, and operational schedules.
• Training and maintenance of quality, safety, environmental, and health programs including audit and development activities.
• Plans and schedules operations in conjunction with maintenance in order to meet sales requirements.
• Assists the Plant Manager with development and execution of capital and annual budget plans. 
• Performs administrative duties required to meet job goals including planning, budgeting, scheduling and reporting.
• Manages plant operations and works with maintenance to ensure equipment is maintained in satisfactory condition. 
• Controls plant costs through effective planning and management. 
• With assistance from Corporate Engineering, ensures development and execution of production activities as outlined within the operation plan.
• Additional duties as assigned

Required Education, Experience, and Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree or relevant experience 
• OR High school diploma or a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and seven years of progressively responsible experience in production management
• Five years of progressively responsible experience in an industrial production environment. Leadership skills a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suites especially Excel and Word
• Solid background in Operations planning programs like JD Edwards
• Engineering in a manufacturing background preferred or equivalent background as Operations Supervisor in a similar field
• Must be able to handle several tasks at one time and work well with a variety of personalities in an effort to achieve continuous improvement.

Additional Information

• Variable Compensation >15% Bonus
• Relocation available nationwide.