Production Manager
Service Wire Company, a premier supplier of industrial and utility wire and cable, is currently seeking an Production Manager in Phoenix, AZ. If you are looking to join a great organization and a chance to become a part of our growing team, this may be the opportunity for you!
Position Summary: The Production Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing all manufacturing operations to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective production that meets company quality, delivery, and performance objectives. This role drives the facility’s safety culture, coordinates production planning and execution, and provides leadership to production supervisors and teams. The Production Manager partners closely with Planning, Maintenance, and Engineering to optimize throughput, minimize downtime, control costs, and support continuous improvement initiatives while fostering a positive, engaged, and accountable workforce.
Tasks/Duties/Responsibilities: Drive our Safety Culture throughout the facility to ensure the safety of employees, visitors, and contractors
Interface with production planner to establish priorities and sequences for manufacturing products
Coordinate production activities through planning with managers to ensure the total manufacturing objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost-effective manner
Coordinate with Maintenance and Engineering to resolve manufacturing problems to ensure minimum costs and delays
Promote safe work practices and demonstrates a zero tolerance for non-compliance with safe work practices, policies and regulations
Provide leadership to accomplish the company goals and objectives
Provides direction, development and leadership to production supervisors
Build and engage employees that support our goals and objectives
Develops or revises standard operational and working practices and ensures positive work environment
Leads, encourages and supports continuous improvement projects
Implement cost effective systems of control over capital, operating expenditures, people management, wages and salaries.
Establish and monitor overall plant performance for production and quality standards.
Control and minimize labor overtime and supply disruptions
Assist in maintaining existing plant facilities and equipment; replace, or adjust plant facilities and equipment when necessary
Works with maintenance to maximize uptime and maintain preventative maintenance programs
Incorporates shop floor organization and plant cleanliness among plant personnel
Knowledge/Skills/Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in business or related engineering field along with 5+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment or equivalent combination of education and experience
5+ years of proven manufacturing leadership experience required
Knowledge of wire and cable products and processes preferred
Ability to apply technical knowledge or experience to define problems, generate alternatives, and execute solutions
Demonstrated ability to perform customary management and supervisory responsibilities, including goal setting, planning, direction, training and evaluation
Proven ability to lead a team
Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills along with exceptional interpersonal skills
Ability to effectively communicate our goals and objectives to a team and convey the part they play in achieving those goals
Reports To: Plant Manager
The perks of joining our Team Comprehensive Insurance Options - Competitive medical coverage with a variety of plan choices
Progressive PTO & Paid Holidays - Tenure-based paid time off plus eight paid holidays annually
Predictable, set schedules that support work-life balance - no rotating shifts
401(k) with Company Match + Profit Sharing - Matching 5% on 6% of employee contributions and annual profit‑sharing contributions
Career Growth & Learning Support - Tuition reimbursement and employee assistance programs
Tuition reimbursement up to $15,000 - annually to support your continued education and career growth
Annual bonus potential up to $3,000 - through performance incentive programs
Referral Bonus Program - Employee referral bonuses paid out over the new hire's first year
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