The Production Manager is responsible for planning, directing and coordinating activity in the equipment teardown and product reconditioning shops as well as shipping/receiving/warehousing to ensure employees are working in accordance with quality and safety standards and are meeting the production goals of the organization.

• Direct all organizational activity related to Buffalo, NY operations/production
• Direct activity of the Reconditioning Supervisor and Teardown Supervisor.
• Supervise the activities in the shipping/receiving department
• Develop operating strategies, plans, or procedures to ensure production goals are met
• Develop organizational methods, procedures and metrics, and monitor to ensure on track.
• Implement organizational process or policy changes.
• Drive continuous improvement within the facility
• Analyze data to make informed operational decisions
• Develop operational progress or status reports to keep company CEO/CFO informed
• Hire, train, evaluate, or discharge staff or resolve personnel grievances.
• Conduct employee training programs.
• Evaluate employee performance.
• Direct facility maintenance or repair activities.
• Monitor and approve warehouse and production related expenditures.
• Manage company safety program in coordination with human resources
• Ensure work is conducted safely and that appropriate corrective action is taken.
• Ensure quality control
• Evaluate quality of materials or products being produced
• Prepare operational budgets.
• Develop specifications for new products or processes.
• Maintain knowledge of current developments in area of expertise.
• Work with other members of the company management team to accomplish organizational goals

EDUCATION

• Degree in business management or related field  

EXPERIENCE

• Five or more years Production Management Experience
• Mechanic knowledge with heavy equipment, preferred
• Safety and OSHA training