Job Description

PRODUCTION MANAGER TRAINEE

Location: Rabun Gap, GA

Pay: Competitive salary + comprehensive benefits

Position Type: Full-time, permanent position; 100% onsite

Our team at The Recruiting Pros is conducting a high-priority search for a Production Manager Trainee on behalf of a growing company in the Rabun Gap, GA area. As a participant of the Emerging Leaders program, you will gain on-the-job learning and training by working in many areas of production to give you the most holistic view of management at the plant level. This position has the potential to offer career advancement including increase in responsibility and pay.   In this role you will ef fectively lead and direct approximately 15 - 25 production employees to meet daily production, quality and safety objectives. You will be responsible for the on-time and efficient delivery of quality products and will be relied on to make recommendations to improve production processes to ensure maximum output, cost efficiency and safe working conditions.   Additionally, you will plan work schedules, provide guidance for production team members and assist with disciplinary action when needed. This is an immediate, full-time, permanent position and will require you to work a twelve (12) hour shifts. While you will start on first shift you will be required to work on second shift for a period of time to gain an understanding of this shift as well.

Routine responsibilities will require you to:

• Lead, direct and motivate associates under your supervision on a daily basis
• Ensure and maintaining safe work environment
• Communicate information to associates to ensure the smooth and efficient flow of materials and product and to make sure associates possess the information needed to successfully perform their assigned job duties.
• Possess a thorough understanding and working knowledge of the plant operations manufacturing processes
• Have understanding and oversight of related equipment, machinery and systems, including the proper set up and control settings of the equipment.
• Maintain a high-level working knowledge of all QC Systems and material / product testing equipment.
  
• Maintain conformance of policies, rules and procedures on your shift.
  
• Compile reports and production records
  
• Identify and troubleshoot production issues and challenges; make recommendations to provide resolution
  
• Take appropriate coaching, counseling and corrective action (when necessary) with non-conforming associates.
  
• Analyze and trouble shoot equipment and machinery.
  
• Manage time and attendance system (Kronos) on a daily basis for all direct report employees.
  
• Maintain a clean and safe work area, including all machinery and equipment.
  
• Other duties as required.  
  

Required education and experience:

• High School Degree, College degree considered a plus
  
• 3+ years working in a manufacturing environment required
  
• Supervisory and/or management experience in a production environment required; night shift supervisory experience a strong plus
  
• Experience working with a time and attendance system; Kronos a strong plus
  
• Understanding of how to use Quality Control (QC) systems for material and product testing
  
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.  

KEYWORDS:

Rabun Gap, GA Dillard, GA Mountain City, GA Dickerson Mill, GA Tiger, GA Clarkesville, GA Hiawassee, GA Production, Supervisor, Quality, QC, Plant Operations, Machinery, Equipment, Kronos

If you have the required skills and experience as outlined above, please click APPLY NOW. Once we’ve reviewed your information, you’ll receive a call or email regarding the status of your application. If you realize you are not a fit for this position and know someone who is, we would certainly appreciate your referral.

Our team at The Recruiting Pros has more than two decades of success in placing GREAT CANDIDATES at GREAT COMPANIES . We service North and South Carolina with expertise in filling permanent placement positions related to manufacturing, supply chain, warehousing, and distribution. Learn more about us at

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for emplo yment without regard trace, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, disability or any other protected category as specified by applicable law or regulation  

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Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Traineeship, Immediate start, Shift work, Night shift, Day shift, Afternoon shift,

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