POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for all day-to-day production operations for Redfeather Outdoor Canoes; ensures product line quality assurance and employee productivity; plans and establishes production schedule to meet on-time deliveries; responsible for ensuring the distribution of raw materials, equipment, machinery and supplies to eliminate down-time situations; responsible for employee safety and administers work rules and disciplinary actions. Responsible for facility security and upkeep.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1.    Responsible for establishing work and production scheduling to meet the on-going day-to-day management of production; directs and leads production efforts and ensures a quality product, on-time delivery, at a competitive cost; implements productivity changes to enhance labor efficiency and cost reduction; ensures minimal scraps; coordinates support from other departments to meet production goals; 

2.    Implements production initiatives and communicates schedules to supervisors or lead personnel; responsible for labor efficiency reporting, product quality, validates production and timekeeping reporting; ensures NISH employee regulatory compliance; ensures that employees with disabilities are properly placed and trained for optimum performance; works with EHS to validate job standards as may be applicable to NISH/sub-minimum employees;

3.    Works with production to secure product concepts and product design; directs in-process product inspection and participates/oversees product testing; ensures that production equipment is performing at optimal standards.

4.    Directs periodic audits of production processes/methods to ensure compliance with technical specifications; directs and monitors product and operator performance/quality; ensures certification and training of production operators as required; analyzes production data and issues applicable reports; responsible for continuous improvement efforts;

5.    Ensures product manufacturing integrity, manufacturing quality standards and on-time delivery;

6.    Complies with and assists in the enforcement of applicable EHS/Safety rules; responsible for employee safety and timely accident reporting;

Performs other job related duties as required or assigned