Production Manager

Moots Cycles

Job Title: Production Manager

About Moots

Moots Cycles has been handcrafting high end titanium bicycles in Steamboat Springs, CO since 1981. Our reputation for quality, thoughtful attention to detail and a passion for cycling makes us a leader in the bike industry.  The Moots welding team supports the long term growth and sustainability of Moots by maintaining the highest quality welding combined with expert knowledge of our product and process. Our company culture of cycling zeal carries through to the welding team and is an important part of everything we do, leading to a fun, rewarding, and engaging work environment.

Position Summary

We are looking for an experienced Production Manager to organize and oversee all day to day manufacturing operations. You will be ultimately responsible for the smooth running of all production departments and the quality of output. All of the scheduling, planning, and forecasting will be led through you back to the production team. We expect you to have deep know-how in production procedures. Ability to direct personnel towards maximum performance will set you apart as a leader. Decision-making and problem-solving will take up a great part of your day. Along with rolling up your sleeves and being hands on, side by side with the production staff.  If you are up to it, we’d like to talk to you. The position will work closely with other teams including sales, accounting, and marketing. The goal is to ensure an efficient and productive manufacturing process that meets customer requirements. The role will split time between day to day desk work and impactful hands on labor on the production floor.

Strengths

• Liaise with other managers to formulate objectives and understand requirements

• Estimate timelines and prepare forecasts

• Organize workflow to meet specifications and deadlines

• Monitor production to resolve issues

• Supervise and evaluate performance of production personnel 

• Determine the amount of necessary resources (workforce, raw materials etc.)

• Escalate maintenance work, purchasing of equipment etc.

• Ensure output meets quality standards

• Enforce health and safety precautions

• Able to be hands on within all departments of production

Requirements and skills

• Proven experience as production manager

• Deep knowledge of production management

• Understanding of quality standards and health & safety regulations

• Knowledge of performance evaluation and budgeting concepts

• Experience in reporting on key production metrics

• Proficient in MS Office and ERP software

• Outstanding communication ability

• Excellent organizational and leaderships skills

• Attention to detail

• Strong decision-making skills and a results-driven approach

•  Relatable hands on trade skills; machining experience and TIG welding a plus

•  Ability to use tools and measurement instruments to execute tasks