Post-Production Manager

Description

Samson, the worldwide leader in high performance cordage, is seeking a Post-Production Manage who will manage all post-production operations and oversee the flow of product from the completion of production through final processing and delivery to finished goods inventory. The Post-Production Manager leads coating, reeling, fabrication, packaging, and related post-production activities while coordinating closely with Production, Scheduling, Warehousing, Quality, Engineering, and Customer Service to ensure safe, efficient, and customer-focused operations. Supports Samson's safety, quality, operational, and business objectives through effective leadership and continuous improvement.

Who You Are:

• A demonstrated leader who manages through others, establishes accountability, and leads cross-functional teams in a manufacturing environment.
• A clear and concise communicator, both orally and in writing, with strong attention to detail and the ability to present information effectively.
• Knowledgeable in OSHA and state safety regulations, with a strong personal commitment to safety.
• A leader who builds teams, manages effectively, and develops staff.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with the ability to quickly learn new programs.
• Strong analytical and quantitative thinker.
• A creative problem solver who recommends and implements effective solutions.
• Highly organized, with the ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Trustworthy and capable of handling confidential and sensitive information.
• A collaborative professional who works cross-functionally and builds strong relationships across Manufacturing, Scheduling, Warehousing, Quality, Engineering, Customer Service, and Supply Chain functions.
• Experienced in managing departmental budgets, labor planning, and resource allocation.
• Skilled in utilizing ERP systems, production reporting tools, and data analysis to support operational decision-making.
• Knowledgeable in production planning, workflow management, capacity analysis, and manufacturing performance metrics.

What You'll Do:

• Coordinate post-production priorities and serve as the primary liaison between Production, Scheduling, Warehousing, Quality, Engineering, and Customer Service to ensure efficient product flow, on-time shipment performance, and alignment of operational priorities.
• Identify post-production operating supply, equipment, and personnel needs, and review or make recommendations to the Plant Manager.
• Balance safety, quality, productivity, cost, and morale to achieve positive results across all areas while driving continuous improvement.
• Assign, instruct, train, coordinate, and provide direction to department employees in the performance of their job duties. Verify employee timesheet records and track absenteeism.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts focused on safety, quality, throughput, labor utilization, capacity visibility, and overall operational effectiveness within post-production operations.
• Ensure all products are processed, fabricated, and packaged in accordance with established quality standards, customer requirements, and operational procedures.
• Develop and maintain departmental capacity models, labor plans, and workflow visibility to support staffing decisions, scheduling priorities, continuous improvement initiatives, and changing business demands.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Product Development teams to support fabrication methods, new product introductions, and process improvements.
• Manage departmental budgets, labor costs, staffing levels, and operational expenditures while balancing service, productivity, quality, and safety objectives.
• Develop team members through effective coaching, performance management, and training.
• Take on additional duties and responsibilities as needed to support the team and business objectives at the direction of the Plant Manager

What You Should Have:

Education:

• Required: BA/BS in Business/Management; 7+ years of experience in a manufacturing plant supervisory role may substitute for education.

Experience:

• Required: Minimum of 5 years manufacturing or other relevant supervisory experience
• Desired: Lean manufacturing and/or Six Sigma processes experience

Our Team Enjoys Best-in-Class Benefits:

• We enjoy ample paid time away from the office with a starting PTO accrual of 15 days for vacation or sick leave, 10 paid holidays, a paid personal day, and paid volunteer time each year.
• We prioritize our employees' wellbeing and offer comprehensive and affordable Health, Dental and Vision insurance for employees and family. We also offer free Mental Health benefits and an optional free Wellness Plan.
• We celebrate our success as a team and offer annual profit sharing and bonus structures based on position.
• We invest in our employees' futures by offering a generous 401k match up to 6% of salary. We also offer tuition reimbursement for choosing to further your education.
• We ensure our employees are taken care of during unexpected events, offering paid bereavement leave, employer-paid life and disability insurance, and paid jury duty leave.
• All benefits are offered in accordance with our plan documents and policies.

Compensation:

The targeted hiring range for this position is $ $82,000 - $95,000 annually.

Hiring rate will depend on qualifications and experience.

Samson has established wage scales for all of our positions, which are based on a minimum and maximum. The targeted hiring rate above is set to allow for employee's growth within the role. full range for this position is $80,689 - $121,035 annually.

About Us:

With over 140 years in the rope industry, we are focused on meeting the needs of demanding customer applications. At Samson, we're not just about developing innovative synthetic rope solutions. We also pride ourselves on providing the industry's best service. From pre-sale to installation to post-delivery follow-up, we want to ensure that we maximize customer experiences to the fullest potential through continually inventing, refining, and optimizing our products.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a team of pioneers keenly focused on making products that not only meet but exceed expectations. That ambition is reflected in our culture of ingenuity and attention to detail. But at the end of the day, it's our people, not just our products, that make Samson a dynamic company to work for.

Samson Rope is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

We are a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer (Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran). Employment is contingent on a successful background and illicit drug screen.