Production Manager - Military veterans preferred

Position: Production Manager

Allegiant Utility Services offers great benefits and salary for a Production Manager interested in working for a growing company servicing Electric Utilities nationwide. This position is based outside the metropolitan area of Austin.

Location: Manor, Texas (On Site, Non-Remote)

About Allegiant Utility Services:

We are a world class utility service organization that has been providing meter installation, meter testing and meter sales to Rural Electric Cooperatives and Municipalities for over 25 years. For more information visit us at www.allegiantutilityservices.com

This is a key position reporting directly to our management team. You will be executing on production objectives and targets with significant autonomy to exceed all stakeholder’s expectation. Responsibilities include leading the production team by managing work schedules, meeting manufacturing targets, ensuring product quality, keeping accurate inventory and sharing team progress through key performance reporting.

Candidates must have experience working in Electrical Utility Industry or similar field with the ability to deal with changing demands, handling multiple projects and possess an adaptable personality. We are looking for an individual with a strong work ethic, flair for organizational skills, sense of urgency, software aptitude and thrives on leading a team to achieve operational excellence.

This position works directly with our Director of Operations, while having a wide degree of creativity and latitude to meet the customer expectations.

Responsibilities:

Production Leadership:

• Manage and lead a production team to refurbish electricity meters and other power system devices.
• Coordinate team’s work and production schedules for 1 to 2 shifts to meet weekly/monthly targets.
• Oversee the training and education of team members.
• Utilize scheduling tools and inventory systems to fulfill customer orders and manage inventory.

Customer Advocate: Champion on time delivery of customer orders by driving the team to complete order and schedule shipments within due dates. Work directly with customers on production orders and deliveries as needed.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Proven work experience in leading a team in a production environment.
• Excellent customer- facing and internal communication skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking Proficient use of Microsoft Office solutions and scheduling applications.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Physical ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Pass pre-employment physical agility testing, drug, and alcohol screening.
• Forklift experience preferred.
• Deliver progressive production metrics and status using proven software tools such as Microsoft tools.
• Lead performance of work processes and procedures in alignment with defined work instructions to meet or exceed quality objectives on all production.

Work Experience:

• Proven and consistent work experience in production management.
• Experience working in Electrical Utility Industry or similar industry
• 3 to 5 years’ experience with team management.

Education:

• High School Diploma
• Advanced degree or certificate in manufacturing or technical field preferred.

Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical/Dental/Vision Plan & 401K, Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO) starting day 1, Paid Holidays

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $65,500.00 - $80,000.00 per year

• Annual Bonus

Ability to commute/relocate: Manor, TX: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

EEO Statement

Sparus Holdings is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.