LEER-Production Manager

Our Production Manager leads the production team at assigned plant and promotes the organization’s policies, processes and procedures to ensure the plant meets productions schedules. This position will support and motivate the team through positive training and re-enforcing Leer’s culture. RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: Lead and manage a team to include manufacturing lines, maintenance staff, and staff in accordance with the organization’s policies and procedures. Assist with hiring and training employees; assign and direct work; manage performance appraisal process; handle employee discipline, addressing complaints and resolve problems. Review production orders and work closely with Scheduler to ascertain product data such as types, quantities, and specifications of products and scheduled delivery dates to plan department operations. Establish production schedules to ensure timely delivery of customer products. Evaluate, recommend, and implement improvements in methods and processes to increase productivity and quality. Using Lean principles, develop plans for the optimum utilization of materials, machines, and team members. Ensure the training of new and present employees in the process and methods required to achieve the company’s standards for safety, quality, and productivity. Lead the development and dissemination of necessary Work Instructions for all job duties within the plant. Review production costs and product quality; modify production and inventory control programs to maintain and enhance profitable operation of division. Coordinate with Engineering team to develop and recommend plant capital for safety, production, and efficiency improvements. Coordinate with Engineering team in developing and promoting Lean, 6S, Continuous Improvement, Maintenance Activities, and Employee Engagement programs. Partner with Safety on policies and procedures to ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental and various regulatory agencies. Uphold and enforce safety and work rules and company housekeeping standards. Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field preferred. Will consider strong experience cin manufacturing. Strong leadership abilities required. Experience implementing and working on Lean, 6S and /or Continuous Improvement programs required. Experience with Manufacturing ERP system required. Ability to read, analyze and interpret blueprints, customer specifications, general business journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations. Outstanding written and verbal communications skills, especially in business correspondence essential. Strong problem-solving capabilities with the ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions. So, what do you get out of working at Leer, Inc. beyond a friendly work environment and the best teammates around? A competitive compensation package that other manufacturers can’t beat. Take a look. ESOP Distributions An ESOP is an Employee Stock Ownership Plan. Like mentioned above, Leer Inc. is 100% employee owned. That means you will be an employee-owner and own a piece of the company. Trust us when we say, if you include your yearly ESOP payments, we offer a compensation package that’s difficult to beat. Don’t believe us? Stop in and we’ll show you. Generous Paid Time Off (Starts at 3-Weeks in 1st Full Year) 11 Paid Holidays Health Insurance (Subsidized by Leer) Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Short-Term Disability Insurance (Paid by Leer) Long-Term Disability Insurance (Paid by Leer) Life Insurance (Paid by Leer) 401(K) Shoe stipend for steel toes Leer Gear Cares Program - up to 50% off fitness equipment or gym membership Community involvement hours About Leer Inc. Be part of making iconic products that make all the difference in hospitals, restaurants, and more. We’re proud to be an essential business and support other industries who keep us healthy and fed. Leer, Inc. is a growing company that is all about our team members. Really. We’re 100% employee-owned. What does employee-owned mean? We share the wealth. After all, if you’re putting in the sweat, you deserve the benefit! A few benefits of being 100% employee owned: Yearly, extra financial incentives (on top of your salary) A retirement option to make your golden years truly golden Full-company transparency because everyone’s work is everyone’s success We are dedicated to opening new doors for every employee, personally and professionally. If you want to learn more about what that looks like for individuals, reach out! We’d love to share our stories. We’re looking for team players to help us sustain our growth and continue to make Leer, Inc. not just an industry-leading manufacturer but one of the best places to work in the Midwest. Next Steps If you like what you see here, it’s time to apply! Right below this there’s a big, blue “Apply” button. Click it and apply! Okay, we think you can take it from here. We look forward to meeting you! Direct supervision of manufacturing personnel. Responsible for assigning and directing work, appraising performance, resolving problems. Participates in planning, establishing, and achieving company goals and objectives. EEO IS THE LAW EEO IS THE LAW (Spanish) Leer Inc is the world’s leading manufacturer of retail ice merchandising equipment, walk-in coolers and freezers, and other temperature controlled storage solutions. We have 3 manufacturing plants – 2 in New Lisbon WI, and 1 in Carroll IA. We are an employee owned business, part of the Employee Owned Brands, Inc. group, and we share our wealth and success through an ESOP – Employee Stock Ownership Plan. We are one of America’s oldest and most successful employee owned groups, that has been committed to manufacturing excellence in America’s heartland for over 125 years. Please click on the blue ‘APPLY’ button – we’d love to have you join us and share in our success.