Production Manager at Trex in Little Rock, AR

PRODUCTION MANAGER When you work at Trex, you’re helping to grow and enhance a true original. You join a company that boldly launched an entire industry… and still leads the way. We are looking for a Production Manager to coordinate and direct manufacturing shift supervisors and plant personnel to support manufacturing operations at the production site. This role is a key member of our Operations team. Our Operations team is guided by 5 beliefs: • We put people first • We all operate on the same page • We own it • We are always tuned for success • We make dynamic decisions It’s how we started and how we continue to lead the industry – finding intersections of opportunity and hard work, digging in, and digging deep. The result is progress, both for the company and for the people building their careers here. If you are values-driven and share our beliefs, if you are willing to hold yourself and others accountable to the highest standards, then Trex is a place you can call home.   RESPONSIBILITIES Plant Safety/Legal • Implement and maintain safety programs designed to assure safe working conditions and eliminate lost time due to accidents. Keeps safety awareness high and assures that all employees are aware that safety is the company’s number one priority.  • Comply with legal requirements in all areas such as personnel administration, product liability and environment protection. Financial Control • Develops production plans consistent with the budget and manufacturing standards set for each product.  Continuously evaluate contingencies and variations that may require a revision of production plans and schedules. • Maintain an active and effective cost savings program in the Manufacturing area. Production • Supervise the activities of manufacturing to ensure performance meets or exceeds the budgeted parameters in terms of volume/cost, material loss, cost of purchases and distribution. • Control production costs consistent with the annual budgets for plant direct labor and overhead (conversion cost). • Establish and use production standards for each manufacturing operation for the purpose of maximizing production efficiency. Quality • Ensure products manufactured and distributed meet established specifications for dimension, length, material composition, strength, and appearance. Inventory • Manage site inventory levels and assure accuracy of PKG and Reclaim. Utilize Kanban system to effectively manage Raw Material and Packaged Goods consumption. Leadership • Select, train, and motivate a competent staff of Supervisors, Team Leads and Assistant Team Leads to ensure an efficient production operation. Ensure that training and development activities address identified needs. • Actively manage production to foster innovation and continuous improvement through all levels of the organization. • Ensure bench strength in all positions to provide immediate succession into key positions.   Supervises:  Directly:1) 4 Shift Supervisors. Indirectly: Group Leads and Process Technicians.   Experience and Education: • Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 3-5 years of supervisory experience in a related manufacturing environment or a minimum of 5 years of manufacturing experience at Trex or in a related manufacturing environment with 2 years supervisory experience. • A career path that includes major production area work, supervision of staff positions and supervisory manufacturing positions. • Effective oral and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills. • A hands-on, technically proficient orientation. • Knowledgeable in financial measures of manufacturing and company performance, including budgeting, standard costing, inventory transactions, distribution costs and the P&L and balance sheets. • Demonstrated leadership abilities in a self-directed team manufacturing environment. Technical/Functional Competencies: • Analytical Skills: Analyzes data from a wide variety of sources and interprets the implications to the business. Communicates recommendations based on sound logical judgment. • Continuous Improvement: Provides high quality products and services that meet the needs of the business.  Commits to continuous development and fosters an environment that enables the most efficient and effective work processes. • Dealing with Ambiguity: Can effectively cope with change; can shift gears comfortably; can decide and act without having the total picture; is not upset when things are up in the air; does not have to finish things before moving on; can comfortably manage risk and uncertainty. • Priority Setting: Spends his/her time and the time of others on what is important; quickly zeroes in on the critical few and puts the trivial many aside; can quickly sense what will help or hinder accomplishing a goal; eliminates roadblocks; creates focus. • Decision Quality: Makes good decisions (without considering how much time it takes) based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment; most of his/her solutions turn out to be correct and accurate when judged over time; is sought out by others for advice and solutions.   JOB LOCATION Little Rock, AR (on-site)   POSITION TYPE Full-Time/Regular   SALARY Base Salary Range: $95,000 - $120,000 annually. The salary range provided serves as a general guideline for potential compensation for this position. It reflects the base salary and does not account for other benefits or additional compensation opportunities that may apply. This role is also eligible for further compensation through an annual bonus, in addition to the base salary. At Trex, individual base salaries are determined based on various factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, experience, and geographic location. We are committed to maintaining pay equity and consider the internal equity of our existing team members when finalizing compensation offers. In addition to competitive pay, Trex offers a comprehensive benefits package, which is detailed below.   BENEFITS & PERKS We believe that real effort should be rewarded. We take care of you as part of our Trex family so you can take care of yours. Here are some of the perks beyond the paycheck: • Time Off: We’ll give you paid holidays and paid vacation. • Health, Dental and Vision Insurance: Choose from a variety of options. We’ll cover a generous share of the cost. Plus, you can earn lower rates through our wellness program. • 401(k) With Company Match: Save for your retirement and we’ll match it dollar for dollar. • Tuition Reimbursement: We’re all about lifting each other to the next level. When you’re ready to get the degree, we’ll pick up part of the tab. • Training and Education: We offer dozens of options to boost your performance – both online and on-site nearby. • Stock Purchase Program: Invest in Trex at a discounted price. • Employee Discount Program: When you make the World’s No. 1 Decking Brand, you’ll probably want to enjoy the finished product yourself. We’ll give you a discount.   WHO WE ARE Over 30 years ago, our founders created the world’s first high-performance, low-maintenance composite decking and outdoor living products. That entrepreneurial spirit still drives us today as we continue to redefine our industry and lead the way for what’s next in outdoor living. Today, Trex is the world’s #1 brand of sustainability-made, wood-alternative decking, and deck railing – all proudly manufactured in the USA. As a publicly traded company [NYSE: TREX], we take pride in being the largest recycler of plastic film in the country as well as caring for the communities and the planet where we live. We nurture meaningful connections, from local engagement and investment to eco-friendly products and sustainable manufacturing processes. Everything we do is grounded in our values and guided by our beliefs. We are looking for candidates who embody our core values: • Innovate with Purpose • Obsess over the Customer • Own the Outcome • Operate with Excellence • Win Together At Trex, you’ll become part of a diverse yet unified team that sustains the trailblazing spirit and strengths that made Trex the industry leader – learning, adapting, solving and succeeding. We welcome new ideas and fresh perspectives, and we encourage you to bring your best to help us shape the future of Trex.   CAREER ADVANCEMENT At Trex, you can take pride in craftsmanship. There’s an art and a science to what we do, and we never stop working to refine and improve. That means no matter how long you’ve been with Trex, you have ongoing opportunities to grow your expertise – enhancing your career, your team and our shared efforts. You will help shape our future.   EOE Trex is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to these or any other characteristics protected by law E-VERIFY Trex participates in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. E-Verify is a web-based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their employees. For more information, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.