Production Manager - Simpsonville

Production Manager - Simpsonville

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$95,000.00/yr - $/yr

Production Manager
KCC Companies is an employee‑owned (ESOP) company dedicated to providing complete design, manufacturing, installation, and service for commercial & residential Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC).

KCC enhances the lives of our customers, partners, employee‑owners, and communities by providing innovative HVAC solutions.

• 9 Paid Holidays
• EBITDA Bonus
• Health, Dental, Vision insurance, and other Ancillary coverages
• 401K
• Monthly Accrued Vacation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

• Team Leadership:
  Supervise and mentor production supervisors, team leads, and operators; set performance goals and conduct evaluations.
• Manage Production
  
  Schedule:
  
  Develop and implement plans to meet production schedules that satisfy customer demand, quality expectations, and established ship dates.
• Supervise Staff:
  Lead and motivate production teams, monitor performance, evaluate staff, and identify training needs.
• Resource Management:
  Manage the allocation of resources, including personnel, materials, and equipment to meet production requirements.
• Safety Compliance:
  Ensure compliance with company safety policies.
• Quality Control:
  Work with Quality Assurance to ensure products meet specifications and resolve quality issues quickly.
• Continuous Improvement:
  Promote a culture of continuous improvement to eliminate issues that disrupt the production process.
• Collaboration:
  
  Ensure open communication and effective collaboration between production teams and supporting departments to prevent production delays, quality issues, and safety risks.
• Work with Maintenance to develop and implement preventative maintenance plans:
  Creating schedules for routine inspections, cleaning, and servicing of equipment to prevent breakdowns and extend asset lifespan.
• Reporting and analysis:
  Generate reports on production KPI’s, activities, and present to stakeholders.
• Process Compliance:
  Ensure all production activities comply with established processes, work instructions, quality standards, and safety requirements to achieve consistent and repeatable results.

• Leadership:
  Ability to supervise, motivate, and manage a team effectively.
• Administration and Management:
  Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
• Communication:
  Strong communication skills to convey information effectively to staff, management, and other departments.
• Critical Thinking:
  Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Financial Management:
  Comprehension of financial statements and the impacts of costs on gross margin and net revenue.
• Technical and Analytical
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency in relevant software and the ability to analyze data to improve processes.
• Understanding of Production Processes:
  Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Problem‑solving
  
  Skills:
  
  Diagnosing equipment production and related issues, identifying root causes, and developing effective solutions.
• Regulatory Knowledge:
  Knowledge of OSHA and EPA requirements.
• Lean Manufacturing:
  Demonstrates the ability to apply lean manufacturing principles to eliminate waste, improve process flow, and increase productivity while maintaining quality and safety.
• Time Management:
  Strong ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing.
• 5+ years of experience in leadership positions.
• 3+ years of experience as a production manager.

• This position requires the incumbent’s presence on site in the plant / in the office for a minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Incumbent must be able to access manufacturing and assembly…