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Production Manager

Arcosa Inc., Newton, IA, United States


Newton, IA
801 N 19th Ave E
Newton, IA 50208, USA

Arcosa Wind Towers, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of structural wind towers in North America. We focus on excellence, offering premier value to our customers.

Arcosa Wind Towers seeks a Production Manager. As the Production Manager, you will support a positive safety culture by planning and directing production activities and staff, leading the team in the manufacturing process to ensure quality and timely production.

Job Location: Newton, IA

What you’ll do

Ensures that safety, health, and environmental legal and company standards are complied with, emphasizing safety as a top priority

Monitors overall plant performance for production and quality standards by developing and reviewing reports and metrics

Coordinates plant activities through planning with departmental managers to ensure the total manufacturing objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost-effective manner

Develops systems and sets performance targets and measures that appropriately assess the performance of the plant and direct reports, and reviews progress to ensure achievement of targets

Train, instruct and direct work activities of employees; identify succession role requirements and high potential talent, and actively trains key talent

Monitors schedule to accomplish manufacturing goals

Demonstrate and model the highest ethical standards and treat all employees and coworkers with dignity and respect. Foster a culture that is positive and engaging for all employees

Exercises independent judgment

Fill-in as needed so that production goals can be met

Other duties as assigned

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree Preferred

5 years of progressive experience in a key leadership/management role

3-year knowledge of welding, assembly or paint preferred

Read, write and speak proficiently in English

Have a working knowledge of the principles and applications associated with manufacturing operations, maintenance and engineering and budgeting/expense management strongly preferred

Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

Experience with Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

Working Conditions

Work environment includes plant, warehouse, production and non-production areas and plant grounds.

This position may require work/maintenance coverage beyond the normal hours, shift, and on weekends/holidays

Full-time position, M-F, Mandatory OT can be required including weekends

Safety sensitive role

Work environment includes plant, warehouse, production and non-production areas and plant grounds which operate 3 shifts and frequent weekend shifts

This position frequently requires work/maintenance coverage beyond the normal hours, shift, and on weekends/holidays

Ability to tolerate both high and low temperatures, loud noises typical of a manufacturing plant.

This position may require infrequent travel, including operation of a company vehicle

Safety Activities

Be aware of and observe all safety practices.

Know and follow all safety rules and procedures.

Participate in safety committees and initiatives as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities

Activating the potential of our people,

Caring for our customers,

Optimizing operations and

Integrating sustainability into our daily practices as well as our long-term strategy and promote a results-driven culture that is aligned with long term value creation.

Safety Sensitive: Yes

Benefits

Health & Pharmacy Plans

Paid time off

11 paid holidays

Critical Illness Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Company Paid Life & AD&D Insurance

Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance

401(k) W/Company Match

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Voluntary Long-Term Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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