Production Manager $115k-$120k

Techo-Bloc is a successful, entrepreneurial, growth-oriented, and fast-paced company. Techo-Bloc inspires artscapes across North America with innovative design and an exceptional dedication to quality. We lead the hardscape industry in style with substance making R&D both a core competency and a passionate pursuit. To that end, we build teams in our production facilities of the highest caliber and equip them with the latest technology to deliver superior products. We ensure the landscape and masonry products we design, and produce are functional, durable, and astonishingly beautiful. Using the 5S and Kanban philosophies, we are dedicated to a manufacturing collaboration that supports running a “whole-minded” production system, and an excellent way to promote improvement.

With 9 manufacturing facilities, 30 international patents and over 650 employees, we operate in an exciting and dynamic environment. Through exceptional product quality, innovation and a thorough understanding of our clients’ businesses, we have developed a true passion for helping our partners succeed. As we continue to expand, our team members are offered opportunities to professionally develop, learn new abilities and pursue projects that excite them.

If you want to work for a company that listens and is dedicated to your progress this may be your next career move!

Our Culture:

We are innovators at heart and love to roll up our sleeves, jump right in and get things done! We live to create and we invest in great ideas. We collaborate and support one another at all levels. Leave your ego at the door, because at Techo-Bloc we are all equals.

Salary: $115k-$120k per year + 10% annual bonus.
M-F Day Shift

Position:

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Production Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing the manufacturing operations. This includes ensuring efficient production processes, maintaining product quality, managing the workforce, and optimizing resource utilization to meet production targets and deadlines. The role also involves ensuring compliance with safety standards and promoting continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Production Management

• Plan, organize, and oversee daily production operations to meet manufacturing targets.
• Develop and implement production schedules and adjust priorities as necessary to accommodate demand.
• Monitor production processes and resolve operational issues to minimize downtime and maintain efficiency.
• Ensure the production of high-quality blocks/pavers that meet or exceed customer and industry standards.
• Prepare and maintain appropriate production records utilizing ERP system.
• Learns, over time, how to operate and troubleshoot plant machinery.
• Create, drive implementation and ensure compliance and adoption of Standard Operating Procedures ( SOP's).

Team Leadership and Supervision

• Lead, train, and supervise production staff to maximize productivity and foster a positive working environment.
• Monitor workforce performance, provide feedback, and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Collaborate with HR to recruit, onboard, and retain skilled personnel.
• Ensures compliance with OSHA programs and ensures correct procedures are utilized (PPE, Lockout/Tagout, etc)

Quality Control

• Work with the Quality department to develop and enforce quality control procedures to maintain consistency and reliability of products.
• Identify and resolve quality issues through root cause analysis and corrective action plans.

Resource Management

• Work with the maintenance department on availability of machinery and equipment, coordinating repairs and servicing.
• Manage inventory levels of raw materials, consumables, and finished goods to ensure smooth operations.
• Optimize the use of labor, materials, and machinery to reduce waste and control costs.

Safety and Compliance

• Enforce workplace safety protocols and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Attend regular safety meetings and training sessions to minimize accidents and hazards.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities for process improvement and cost reduction.
• Implement lean manufacturing principles to improve efficiency and productivity.
• Stay updated on industry trends, technologies, and best practices to enhance operations.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, operations management, or a related field (preferred).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in production management, preferably in concrete paver stamping equipment or construction materials industry.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, equipment, and materials in concrete paver production.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, ERP systems, Siemens S7, and a strong Excel acumen.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to analyze production data and generate actionable insights.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and quality control standards.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulics, compressor, pneumatics aptitude, and troubleshooting (preferred).
• Ability to test electrical systems, circuits in electrical wiring, encoders, controllers, profit bus, servo motors and drives, siemens PLC or similar experience (preferred).

Working Conditions:

• Primarily plant-based with exposure to industrial noise, dust, and temperature variations.
• May require extended hours or weekend work to meet deadlines.
• On the production floor 80% of the day.

What’s offered:

• A competitive salary with wage progression;
• Full Benefit package
• 401K Match
• Technological tools and a safe workplace
• Learning and development opportunities
• Work for 2020 Best Managed Company award recipient
• Work to keep us the #1 best innovative landscaping products manufacturer
• Positive work environment with great team atmosphere
• Boot Reimbursement program after 3 months
• Weekly Pay

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must frequently transport and move items up to 75 pounds and occasionally up to 80 pounds. Must be able to closely inspect materials and products.  Employee must be able to identify color blends, variances, non-conforming color blends with up to three different colors on each product. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to remain stationary and/or move throughout the facility. The employee is frequently required to reach and grab and effectively communicate. The employee is frequently required to ascend and descend steps and ladders and position self in tight spaces.

Other duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The use of the masculine gender has been adopted to facilitate reading and has no discriminatory intent.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

Techo-Bloc is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy not to discriminate in hiring and employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, military status, genetic information, or other protected class status in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.