Production Center Manager
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Job Title: Production Center Manager
Reports to: Director of Curriculum Distribution & Logistics
Dept: Curriculum Warehouse Distribution
Position Summary
The Production Center Manager, based in Lewisville, TX will be responsible for the overall operations of a print shop, managing a supply chain and distribution of products, including: supervising employees,
hiring and disciplining staff, coordinating projects, ensuring work is completed on time and within
budget, and reviewing completed projects for accuracy, and monitoring stock levels, purchasing
materials, and requisitioning supplies, consulting with customers and maintaining good relationships.
The job may involve some physical demands, such as lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping,
kneeling, crouching, and crawling. It may also be performed in hazardous conditions and varying
atmospheric conditions.
Qualifications
Education/Certifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related
areas.
Experience:
- 2+ years experience managing a Production Center.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs): - Must have a high level of integrity and professionalism, to include the appropriate handling of
confidential information. - Must have strong customer service skills, working with both internal and external customers.
- Must have the ability to work well in a fast-paced environment, with the necessary time
management skills to prioritize and complete a variety of tasks throughout the day. - Must be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a dynamic team
environment. - Must have strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to communicate across all
levels of the organization. - Must be able to make decisions in-line with company and department goals.
- Must be able to properly follow and enforce standards and procedures.
- Must be able to prioritize multiple tasks and projects.
- Must have working knowledge of record keeping and basic inventory procedures.
- Must have experience with printed media content.
- Must have basic math and recording abilities.
- Must have excellent organizational and problem solving skills.
- Must be able to lift 20-30 pounds regularly.
- Must be able stock, climb, walk, bend, and carry items regularly.
- Prior knowledge of UPS WorldShip (preferred).
- Prior experience with Google applications (preferred).
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Task print shop and distribution staff’s workflow in accordance with operational goals.
- Supervise print shop and distribution staff to maintain efficient operations within department &
company standards. - Supervise print shop and distribution staff in their operation of warehouse related equipment and
materials handling. - Identify areas of inefficiency and bring forward, to management, methods of correction.
- Prioritize, receive, and process incoming orders.
- Use the company inventory control system to check orders against original purchase documents
and ensure that shipment contents are double-checked for accuracy. - Maintain an inventory of consumable items related to production and implement procedures to
ensure consumable items remain in-stock and accessible. - Oversee the shipping, receiving, and handling of freight materials and parcels.
- Record and forward shipment related documentation to related parties.
- Record the amounts of materials or items received or distributed via appropriate systems.
- Assist in the organization of data from various sources, evaluate and analyze data, prepare
detailed information and recommendations for projects, presentations and meetings. - Support the maintenance of vendor relationships, procuring supplies and course materials from
third party vendors. - Anticipate peak times for ordering and prepare accordingly.
- Maintain a safe and clean work environment by keeping shelves, aisles, and workstations neat;
maintain a clean area by sweeping, mopping, and dusting. - Sort and place materials or items on racks, shelves, according to predetermined places.
- Perform special projects before, during, and after normal business hours.
- All other duties as assigned.
Equipment Used:
- All equipment required to perform job duties and tasks previously described.
Physical / Environmental Factors:
- The physical demands 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. Blue Learning considers applicants for all positions without regards to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, marital status, veteran or military status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment. Bright Thinker is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- Listing ID: 147500
- Company Name: Bright Thinker
- Contact Name: Terri Baumann
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