Production Manager

Production Manager

Who We're Looking For

Are you a master at organizing chaos and rallying a team to hit big goals?

We're looking for a Production Manager who's passionate about leading a dynamic team and ensuring every step of our production floor is smooth, efficient, and firing on all cylinders. With the responsibility of overseeing our entire production floor, you'll be the backbone of Merit Manufacturing's daily operations—where every product is filled, sealed, and labeled to perfection. If you're a natural problem-solver, an energetic leader, and have a knack for keeping everything on track while motivating others, we want you on our team!

Build a career in contract manufacturing by learning equipment, quality control, and how to manage a team.

This is a better job than working for Amazon.

Work with a team to hit daily goals. Opportunity to learn a unique trade in a fun industry. Help create products you can hold in your hand and be proud of.

• Inc 5000 fastest growing company
• Friendly Team Environment
• Opportunity for Career Growth
• Performance Bonus Opportunities
• Frequent Company Paid Lunches

We get to create fun products, dream up new ideas, solve problems, and work as a team each day. When we're don, we've made something we can actually hold in our hand and be proud of.

Merit prides itself on growing it's leaders from within and has a strong emphasis on giving our employees the tools needed to excel at their role and pursue new internal opportunities that will continue to keep them motivated, challenged, and continually learning.

Summary of the Position:

PRODUCTION MANAGER:

Summary of the Position:

The Production Manager is responsible for ensuring finished goods are filled safely, with good quality, on time and in alignment with cost expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the people by creating a culture of integrity, safety and engagement
• Plan the weekly schedule for production and align with other departments to ensure a high level of execution
• Communicate with Leads and temporary personnel agency to ensure lines are fully staffed
• Manage labor in a way that maximizes throughput at the lowest total cost
• Ensure setup & changeover teams have clear priorities and conduct their work in a way that delivers on-time and on-quality line startup
• Evaluate, source and install new equipment in a way that is safe, compliant and cost effective
• Implement a PM and training program that ensures equipment reliability and longevity
• Ensure facilities, mechanicals and external contractors are well-managed to maintain and repair assets
• Review and monitor product quality and throughput during shift; intervene as needed to remain on track
• Understand timing and prepare equipment & personnel to support flawless new product launches
• Analyze data for insights to help identify & prioritize continuous improvement activity
• Manage team using KPIs, goal setting and objectives that support corporate strategies
• Other duties as assigned.

This is a 40 hour plus per week position. We staff our production team Mondays through Fridays with a standard 8-10 hour shift. Some weekend work will likely also be required.

Qualifications:

· 5+ years of variable manufacturing experience

· Post secondary education or equivalent experience

· Excellent communication skills

· Strong mechanical skills

· Ability to lead a large team of people

· Above average ability to multi-task

Physical Requirements:

· Ability to lift up 50 lbs

· Ability to stand for majority of workday

Benefits:

· Healthcare

· Dental

· Flexible Time Off Policy

· Performance Bonus Opportunities

· Year End Bonus Opportunity

· Company events

Equality:

Merit Manufacturing is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.