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CONSTRUCTION SPECIALTIES, INC.Founded in 1948, Construction Specialties (CS) is a specialty building products manufacturer. CS provides solutions to building challenges that architects, designers, building owners, facility managers, and contractors face every day. Since inventing the first extruded louver, CS has become a global leader in all our product categories. Our Platform™ Solutions team in Melissa and Denton, TX designs and fabricates a game-changing collection of steel seismic stair solutions and modular stairs, balconies, and awnings. Join us! We’re taking building resiliency and efficient construction practices to the next level!Equal opportunity is not only the law but is the basis of how we ensure that our workplace fosters an environment of fairness, equality, and respect. It is the policy of Construction Specialties to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. In addition, Construction Specialties will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on our operations. SCOPE OF POSITION:The Production Manager performs duties to ensure a safe work environment and to lead and give direction to production workers while performing work of the type supervised. The Production Manager oversees, assigns work and participates in production or other production support segment operations. The objectives of the Production Manager are to act as a coach and facilitator to the group and is responsible for continuous and efficient production in desired quantity and quality according to customer requirements. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: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, including but not necessarily limited to the following:Assigns and directs workers in the group with respect to production volume, cost and quality of production and meeting production goals and delivery datesResponsible for providing a safe environment for workers and for proactively facilitating and inspiring an active culture of safety among their team.Maintains compliance with Company policies, safety standards, and good housekeepingActively engages in regular communication with reports on subjects including, but not limited to, coaching, career progress, company and department news and objectives, corrective discussions and actions.Ensures quality and timely execution of duties performed by Operations departments and functional areas applicable to the CS SiteEnsure delivery of KPIs including day to day service levels, customer experience, quality measures and monitoring of throughput.Responsible for training of work group and assists in identifying training needsRegularly performs work of the type supervisedEncourages efficient utilization of equipment and facilities. Ensures that work group has necessary resources to complete requirements. Works with maintenance and engineering to troubleshoot machines and resolve production and/or quality issues.Maintains basic production or output records and conformance to budgetary limitationsReviews and comments on performance evaluations of all subordinates. Assists in recruitment and staff development.Coordinates flow of work within or between departments to expedite production. Reviews master production schedule and work orders, establishes priorities for specific customer orders, and revises schedule according to work order specifications, established priorities, and materials in order to meet customer demands.Partners with supply chain to ensure appropriate flow of materials.Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality.Assists in the recruiting and hiring process, including orientation, onboarding, and training of new employeesAssumes additional related responsibilities as required and performs all other duties assigned by management KNOWLEDGE/ SKILLS/ EXPERIENCE/ EDUCATION: (Minimum Education and/or Experience required)Associate degree in Business, Supply Chain, Production Management or similar. .At least 5 years of manufacturing experience including 1-3 in a supervisory role or equivalent combination of education and experienceCoaching and leadership skills, employee training and developmentSupervision, including employee hiring and retention, performance review and disciplineThorough understanding of lean manufacturing. Understanding of six sigma principles and applications is a plus.Planning: an ability to think ahead and plan over a 30-day time span and prepare action plans to achieve resultsMeasurement of performance to goals and standards including utilization of reporting and dashboardsAn ability to balance and achieve positive results in the areas of safety, quality, productivity, cost and employee relationsSystems and continuous improvement orientationQuality orientation and attention to detailProblem analysis and resolutionInventory ManagementStrong interpersonal and communication skillsStrong computer skills are a plus.COMPETENCIES:Customer focusManaging through change and uncertaintyPeople leadershipProblem solving and decision makingStrategic leadership & executionCommunicationSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:Yes. Numbers vary. May include production supervisors and individual contributors.POTENTIAL ROLE PROGRESSION:Based on the knowledge, skills, and abilities demonstrated in this job, below are potential career path roles. Please refer to the respective job description to fully understand job requirements and qualifications.Site Operations ManagerSenior Operations Manger