Job Information
Blue Force Gear, Inc. Director of Production in Pooler, Georgia
Blue Force Gear, Inc.
Blue Force Gear is proud to design and manufacture the world’s lightest and most cutting-edge military equipment – all made here in the USA! We have a dedicated team committed to the mission of our nation’s armed service, law enforcement, prepared citizen, and sporting enthusiast. Also important to our company culture is the spirit of “Always Better” – a quest for constant improvement both in the workplace and in your personal lives. To enhance our long-term growth, we are looking for an experienced, detail-oriented Director of Production!
Director of Production oversees and directs operation of all production areas, including subcontractors, to ensure the volume, cost, waste, and quality standards are achieved. Collaborates with cross-functional teams to develop overall production schedules, materials, and resource requirements to meet short and long-term production goals.
Major Responsibilities
Oversees the manufacture of products, ensuring production, procurement, performance, and quality of standards are consistently met
Oversees subcontractor relationships, quality, and standards
Develops and instruct on KPIs
Monitors production metrics to identify and resolve issues incentivize success
Leads production, procurement, purchasing, quality control team leaders
Develops process improvements and best practices
Assists VP of Operations with long-range operating goals, expansion efforts, and implementation of new and advanced technology
Identifies and shares training opportunities for staff to build and improve skills
Deliver progress and production reports to executive team members as requested
Supervises equipment purchase, maintenance, and layout
Plans maintenance, turn arounds, downtime for efficiency and speed
Complies with all safety and health regulations
Other duties are required
Qualifications:
Educational Requirements:
A Bachelor’s degree in logistics, business management, or equivalent
Previous Experience:
5+ years of managerial experience overseeing multiple teams
10+ years of industrial experience at supervisor level
Competencies and Skills:
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent organizational and management skills
Thorough understanding of manufacturing best practices
Lean Six Sigma/6S lean
Time management skills
Attention to detail
Ability to motivate and organize multiple efforts to achieve goals/KPIs
ERP software, preferably Microsoft Dynamics
Ability for some occasional travel.
Travel Requirements:
Minimum Travel is required.
Compensation & Benefit
Blue Force Gear offers opportunities for growth, work flexibility, competitive pay, and benefits.
Other Information
FLSA Classification: Exempt/Salary
Blue Force Gear is an Equal Opportunity Employer and promotes a Drug Free Workplace.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.
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