Production Manager

The warehouse of the future contains high-density, high-precision racking with automated pallet shuttles (like our atlas 1D ) instead of wide aisles that forklifts need to pass through.

Our customers benefit from much better utilization of their warehouses (up to 70% more pallet storage than traditional rack!), maximized vertical space, improved accuracy in pallet selection, and minimized labor costs and product damage.

Over the span of more than 40 years, we’ve grown into a company with 10 manufacturing facilities, 19 commercial offices, and the know-how of around 2000 employees serving customers in 40 countries.

Early 2021, we opened our US Office and have already grown to around 50 people. It’s exciting times to be at stow!

Location:

Adairsville, GA, United States

Job Description

As Production Manager you are in charge of the entire production process, and all core production technologies (profiling, stamping/punching, welding, painting, assembly and automation). You plan, organize and ensure that the product is produced in accordance with all specifications. You lead the production teams, and ensure safety, quality and profitability.

Tasks and responsibilities of the Production Manager

• Responsible for motivating, reenforcing and ensuring that everyone works safely and according to the stow’s QSHE standards, policies, instructions, and local legislation.
• Rigorously applies the principles of lean manufacturing and implements continuous improvements in the organization to ensure that all work is done in the most safe and efficient way with output of high quality.

• Executes the production planning and organizing production schedules in line with the deadlines, while controlling costs and quality.
• Ensures that the production data in our ERP and MES system is up to date and correct. Frequently, monitors the production indicators (output, efficiency, downtime, etc.) to immediately initiate corrective actions if required.
• Implements work methods and instruction, always considering the optimization of production, performance, output and quality.
• Initiates and drives the production modernization projects to reduce costs, adaptation to new products, ergonomic improvements etc.
• Works closely with purchasing to select, order and procure components and other consumables for production.
• Implements and organizes autonomous maintenance and 5S, and always maintains a clean plant.
• Manages, supervises and mentors his/her team. Develops the skills of his/her staff, identifies and promotes talent (cross training, career development, know how transfer etc.).
• Stays up to date with latest best practices and concepts in production management. Carries out continuous research to discover ways of improving the existing production processes and utilizes cost-benefit analytical techniques to validate the implementation.
• Establishes and maintains, together with the other managers, a positive work environment. Ensures a good work spirit on the shop floor and in the office, and supports team work.

Qualifications

Education and professional experience

• Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in industrial engineering in steel manufacturing operation with leadership experience
• Strong theoretical and hands-on knowledge of industrial mechanics, process engineering and maintenance of industrial equipment
• Proficient in SAP and Microsoft 365 tools; CAD would be a plus
• Comfortable working with a multi-cultural, international team
• Effective leader with excellent people management and communication skills, and a strong team player
• Committed to safety, quality and efficiency in all aspects of work

Additional Information

What do we offer you?

1. 20 days PTO, 5 days paid sick leave, 11 US paid holidays
2. Medical , Dental and Vision Insurance
3. Company paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
4. Company Paid Life Insurance
5. Company Paid Accidental Death & Dismemberment
6. 401K with employer match, currently 4%
7. Partial Tuition Reimbursement after 12 months
8. Gross Salary

Quality, Safety, Health, Environment, Compliance

Every employee at stow contributes to a safe and compliant work environment. We set the example and motivate each other to work safely, efficiently, and in a qualitative way. stow’s standards, policies, instructions, and local legislations are there to guide our decisions.

EEO

stow provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. stow prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, age, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.