Production Manager

Job ID: 
16557
Job Type: 
Employee
Job Status: 
Full-time
Jobsite: 
On-Site
Company Name: 
Zeeland Truss and Components
Company Location: 
Elkhart, IN

Contact Information

Name: 
Lisa Gavranovic
Phone: 
(616) 389-7438
Contact Preference: 
Email
Description: 

Oversees all aspects of production for both trusses and/or wall panels.  Plans, schedules, supervises, and coordinates all activities related to the cutting and manufacturing of truss and wall panel components, and other specialty products as necessary.  Responsibilities to include, but not limited to: safety, shop efficiency, productivity objectives, quality control, shop work schedule, housekeeping and inventory, and other support functions as determined by Zeeland Truss & Components General Manager.  Recommends staffing adjustments, process and equipment modifications and upgrades. 

Qualifications: 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Basic understanding of construction practices, including, but not limited to truss and wall panel components
  • Ability to set up and build any type of truss or wall panel, with or without the use of lasers or other computer enhanced equipment
  • Oversees all work activities and personnel of the assigned area
  • Safety training and safety enforcement for all component plant personnel
  • Establishes work schedule and develops cost effective plan to meet location goals
  • Supervises team members engaged in all aspects of the manufacturing process. Including operation of: forklifts, saws, roller presses, hydraulic presses, hand held pneumatic staplers and nail guns, manual, semi-automatic, and automatic stacking equipment, strapping and other misc. powered and hand tools, etc. 
  • Maintains and performs general troubleshooting of all equipment and machinery
  • Supervises and ensures adherence to company and department policies and procedures; performs personnel management duties including hiring, training, team member reviews, etc.
  • Monitors material inventory levels and makes recommendations for same
  • Ensures excellent customer relations and satisfactory services are provided through the timely, efficient, and quality completion of work orders to the customers
  • Compiles data, prepares and completes various reports as required by the ZTC general manager
  • Maintains various safety, attendance, and other records as required by the ZTC general manager
  • Performs other related duties as determined by the ZTC general manager

Qualifications / Requirements

  • Energetic, forward-thinking, and creative individual with high ethical standards and an appropriate professional image
  • Ability to read and understand computer generated wall panel and truss layouts and shop drawings
  • Proficient comprehension of measurements and basic math principles
  • Basic computer skills and comprehension
  • Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
  • Strong analytical and cognitive skills
  • Commitment to company values

Education / Training / Experience

  • High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.
  • Five (5) years supervisory experience in building materials industry with an emphasis in component production and assembly or related field preferred
  • Ability to obtain a forklift truck license and understands the importance of safety.

Benefits

We offer a competitive benefits package offering the following:

  • Medical, Vision and Dental coverage
  • 401k with company match and immediate vesting
  • Company paid long term disability and life insurance
  • Voluntary short term disability and life insurance
  • PTO time and paid holidays
  • $175 OSHA approved boot reimbursement
  • Safety Wear
  • $100 Yearly Clothing Allowance
Education/Career Requirements
Minimum Degree: 
High School Degree
Minimum Career Level: 
Mid Career (2+ years of experience)
Other Requirements
Must Have Reliable Transportation
Must be willing to
Additional Comments: 
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