Production Manager
Job Description
<strong><u>About FedEx Supply Chain<br><br></u></strong>FedEx Supply Chain, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX), is a leader in the third-party logistics industry offering a diverse service portfolio that enables commerce for businesses. With a proven track record of innovation and operational excellence, FedEx Supply Chain takes a consultative approach to optimize logistics processes, implement innovative technology and drive continuous improvement. By leveraging best practices and the world-renowned FedEx network, FedEx Supply Chain delivers leading solutions that provide flexibility, enable scalability and improve cost-effectiveness for customers. Through more than 11,000 employees, 130 operations and 35 million square feet of warehouse space, FedEx Supply Chain manages nearly 150 million packages and processes 358 million returns each year. For more information, go to supplychain.fedex.com.<br><br><strong>We Have….<br></strong><ul><li>A strong FedEx brand consistently ranked among the world’s most admired and trusted employers.</li><li>A top notch leadership team with the experience needed to grow and develop your career.</li><li>An open mind for new ideas and creative methods.</li><li>A strong compensation and benefits package, including health, vision, dental, 401k with a strong match and much more!<br></li></ul><strong><u>General Summary….<br><br></u></strong>Oversee and direct production operations. Plan, organize, and monitor resources (people/equipment/time) to ensure a smooth and consistent performance that satisfies internal and external customers.<br><br><strong>This position will be responsible for…..<br></strong><ul><li>Manages at least 2 full time exempt direct reports. Management responsibilities include, but are not limited to hiring, coaching, skills development, recognition and rewards, staff productivity and performance management to include disciplinary actions up to and including termination. </li><li>Plans, organizes, staffs, directs and controls the day-to-day operations of the department; develops and implements policies and programs as necessary.</li><li>Develops and manages the department budget, ensures compliance and addresses variances and other budget concerns.</li><li>Plan and coordinate production requirements with all department supervisors across all shifts. </li><li>Track productivity, quality, costs, revenue, volume, and headcount requirements. </li><li>Outline and share special project requirements with department supervision, and fit them into production plans as needed. </li><li>Work with Materials Management and the Technical Support groups to plan for new model launches, and provide them with production forecasts to aid in the purchasing of materials. </li><li>Work in a fast paced, high volume production environment.</li><li>Communicate and plan with peers, managers and customers. </li><li>Revenue growth through added-value/billable process creation/improvement. </li><li>Cost control and analysis. </li><li>Staff development planning. </li><li>Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures. </li><li>Communication and planning with employees, customers, vendors and executive management. </li><li>Contribute to company overall strategies and goals, training program, succession planning and staff career path planning. </li><li>Production planning, scheduling, budgeting and forecasting for department operations. </li><li>Process analysis – time and motion, workflow and resource flow. </li><li>Create measures and controls to ensure that performance standards, contract compliance and goals are met.<br></li></ul><strong>You might be a great fit if….<br><br></strong><strong><u>Education/Experience<br></u></strong><ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree in business, logistics, accounting, engineering or related field preferred and 8 years of relevant experience.</li><li>In lieu of degree, high school diploma or GED and 10 years of relevant experience.</li><li>Span of control is at department level or above.</li><li>Business, logistics, accounting, engineering or related field. </li><li>Supervisory experience leading a team of 30 or more. </li><li>Experience with P&L, 5S LEAN, using WMS and Oracle, direct Client interaction, Project Management and Program Management. </li><li>Intermediate level Excel, Word & PowerPoint skills. </li><li>Six Sigma training preferred. </li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills.</li><li>Customer service driven.</li><li>Strong team player.<br></li></ul><strong><u>Physical/Cognitive Requirements<br><br></u></strong>With or without accommodation:<br><ul><li>Ability to follow policies and procedures.</li><li>Ability to read, write and interpret information.</li><li>Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide. </li><li>Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.</li><li>Ability to sit/walk/stand for up to 10 hours per day. </li><li>Ability to intermittently crawl, squat, climb, twist, bend, stoop, push or pull.</li><li>Must possess visual acuity, i.e., close, distance, and color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.</li><li>Ability to lift/carry items less than 40 pounds.<br></li></ul><strong>ADA – </strong>FedEx Supply Chain will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the subsequent application process.<br><br>Fed Ex Supply Chain is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.<br><br>Job ID: 48489<br><br>Schedule: Full-time
