Production Manager

For 50 years, Dexstar Wheel has produced some of the highest quality American-made steel wheels for the marine, RV, utility, enclosed trailer, and manufactured housing industries. Quality, strength, and durability are our mission, and our team of American workers is dedicated to consistently providing wheels that set the standard for the entire industry.

Dexstar Wheel is the leading domestic steel wheel manufacturer and the largest steel wheel supplier to American trailer manufacturers and the RV industry. We are owned by American Kenda Rubber, which is located in Reynoldsburg, OH.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Plant Manager with at least five years of experience, preferably working in an automotive supplier manufacturing environment. The candidate must be a self-starter, proactively identifying and correcting inefficiencies in the production process. Must be highly organized, ambitious, attentive to detail, proactive, and high-performing under pressure. This position averages 45 hours a week and is considered a 1st Shift position.

** Please note that this is an on-site position **

Benefits

• Generous Pay commensurate with experience and/or education plus commission
• Benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life, accident, critical care, hospitalization, and short-term & long-term disability insurance
• 401K retirement program with employer match
• Paid holidays, sick and vacation time
• Employee purchase pricing on auto, power sport, and bicycle tires
  
  

Education And/or Work Experience Requirements

• An Associate degree in a related field or equivalent work experience is required.
• Bachelor degree in Management, Business or related field is preferred.
• A minimum of five years of manufacturing management experience is highly preferred.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required

• Must have prior continuous improvement experience.
• Ability to multi-task work effectively under pressure and problem-solve.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Outlook and Office .
• 45-hour week minimum
• Excellent oral and written communication abilities
• Prior project continuous improvement experience.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to multi-task
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office programs and Outlook).
• Ability to work well under pressure, and problem-solve.
• Excellent written/oral communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• An understanding of manufacturing processes and production constraints
  
  

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Direct the activities of Supervisory Staff members and heads of departments
• Oversee the detailed production schedules to ensure demand is met
• Identifies and corrects problems and inefficiencies in processes, materials, equipment and skills
• Responsible for the training and development of team members
• Collaborate with other members of management to develop and execute budgets
• Coordinate activities in and among departments with other members of management
• Monitor production progress and proactively address issues
• Collaborate with EHS Manager to develop and implement procedures and strategies to ensure a safe work environment
• Communicate with production scheduling, purchasing and sales to ensure proper order fulfillment
• Collaborate with production scheduling, analyzing orders and forecasts, overseeing schedules to demand changes, availability of material or any machinery stoppage
• Perform other duties as assigned
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

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