ABOUT THE ROLE

Production employees build the industry leading homes and components for each of our unique Cavco brands. Production employees follow specified engineering and safety processes that maximize the efficient manufacturing and construction of high-quality products for our customers.

The plant operations manager is the most senior leader responsible only for plant infrastructure and coordination of safety and security of the working environment. The production operations manager retains complete accountability for maintaining the physical production facility as well as coordination of safety and security of the working environment. Accountable for process mapping, documenting, reengineering, quality assurance, staffing, metrics, controls, risk identification, service level expectations for the physical plant and safety processes. 

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Oversees the working environment of production employees to ensure work is conducted in a safe manner following all safety policies while performing job duties. Maintains open communication with production manager and production supervisors regarding safety concerns and general manager regarding availability of plant infrastructure to be available to achieve production quality and forecasted production productivity goals. Ensures that appropriate maintenance and stewardship of plant infrastructure, facility, grounds, tools and machinery. Maintains knowledge of all OSHA and other safety regulations and requirements. Inspects the plant for safety concerns. Ensures all equipment operators have the appropriate level of instruction, guidance, safety signage, safety controls, and maintenance instructions. Maintains knowledge of all regulatory and licensing requirements in order to operate the plant facility. Coordinates with corporate and external regulators regarding any inquiries, audits, assessments, filings and other matters. Performs various other job duties as assigned and needed.

 

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

College degree and 5 plus years of manufacturing experience required. Substantial experience in plant maintenance and infrastructure is required. This can be a physically demanding job that can require the ability to lift 40+ pounds, to grip, work over head, pull at chest height, bend, stand, walk, kneel, crawl, push, pull, reach, climb and carry various materials and equipment. Demonstrated ability to work with external regulators and support multiple teams in order to consistently meet safety and production goals is required. Knowledge and experience with OSHA regulations required. Demonstrated ability to support and encourage staff, demonstrate empathy for others, to be trained, and take direction is required. Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen. Flexible to work in a fast paced, changing environment. Not afraid to get dirty and handle tools/equipment daily.

 

COMPETENCIES EXPECTED IN THIS ROLE

 

 

Core to All Employees

 

Customer focus

Knowing the (internal and external) customer business needs and acting accordingly; anticipating customer needs, and giving high priority to customer satisfaction and customer service.

Empathy

Showing interest in other people's feelings, attitudes, and reasoning.

Teamwork

Working as a productive member of a cohesive group toward a common goal, and contributing to team development and effective team dynamics.

Continuous learning

Actively and continuously gaining insight of strengths and weaknesses in order to identify the relevant areas that need further development (with regard to skills and knowledge) and acting upon it.

Integrity

Upholding generally accepted social and ethical standards in job-related activities and behaviors.

Results Orientation

Being persistent and showing perseverance on achieving concrete and tangible results out of personal responsibility; getting optimum results from situations and being ready to take action and show tenacity in case of obstacles or resistance.

 

 

Competency Focus for Technical People Leader Roles

 

Quality Orientation

Setting high standards regarding his/her work and working environment and acting accordingly; developing quality standards, continuously evaluating performance, products, and procedures; actively seeking ways to improve quality.

Leadership

Achieving results through people by successful objective setting, performance review, motivation, delegation, teambuilding, commitment gains, and empowerment.

People development

Having the ability to assess skill strengths and weaknesses of individuals and teams in order to determine what actions are appropriate to first identify and build on each individual’s strengths and then improve on essential needed skills.

Problem solving

Having the ability to identify problems and issues of varying complexities and to find effective solutions with few guidelines.

Technical Expertise and Usage

Acquiring and applying technical skills and functional knowledge in an area of specialty.

Oral communication

Shaping and expressing ideas and information in an effective manner.

Initiative

Spotting opportunities within a circle of influence; anticipating threats and acting on them; self-starting rather than waiting passively until the situation demands action.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The Physical activity of this position (please check ALL blocks that apply):

X Climbing

Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. (This factor is important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotion.)

X Balancing Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces. (This factor is important if the amount and kind of balancing the amount and kind of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium.)

X Stooping

Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. (This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full use of the lower extremities and back muscles.)

X Crouching

Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.

X Crawling

Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet

X Reaching

Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

X Standing

Remaining upright on the feet, particularly for sustained periods of time.

X Walking

Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another

X Pushing

Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.

X Pulling

Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.

X Lifting Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles.

X Fingering

Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with whole hand or arm as in handling.

X Grasping

Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.

X Feeling

Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.

X Talking

Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; those activities where detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.

X Hearing

Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and making fine discriminations in sound.

X Repetitive Motions Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

 

 

 

The physical requirements of this position (please check only ONE block)

o Sedentary work Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

o Light work

Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.

o Medium work

Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

X Heavy work

Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

o Very heavy work Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

 

 

 

 

The visual acuity requirements including color, depth perception, and field of vision (please check only ONE block):

X The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes.

o The worker is required to have visual acuity to perform an activity such as: operating machines such as lathes, drill presses, power saws and mills where the seeing job is at or within arm’s reach; performing mechanical or skilled trades tasks of a non-repetitive nature such as ones by carpenters, technicians, service people, plumbers, painters, mechanics, etc.

o The worker is required to have visual acuity to operate motor vehicles or heavy equipment.

o The worker is required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned (i.e., custodial, food services, general labor, etc.) or to make general observations of facilities or structures (i.e., security guard, inspection, etc.).

The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position (please check ALL blocks that apply):

o The worker is subject to inside environmental conditions: Protection from weather conditions and from temperature changes.

o The worker is subject to inside environmental conditions: Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.

X The worker is subject to both environmental conditions: Activities occur inside and outside.

o The worker is subject to extreme cold: Temperatures typically below 32 degrees for periods of more than one hour. Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions such as wind and humidity.

X The worker is subject to extreme heat: Temperatures above 90 degrees for periods of more than one hour. Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions such as wind and humidity.

X The worker is subject to noise: There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level.

o The worker is subject to vibration: Exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body.

X The worker is subject to hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.

X The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions: One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin: Fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases or poor ventilation.

o The worker is subject to oils: There is air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids.

o The worker is required to wear a respirator.

o The worker frequently is in close quarters, crawl spaces, shafts, man holes, small enclosed rooms, small sewage and water line pipes, and other areas which could cause claustrophobia.

o The worker is required to function in narrow aisles or passageways.

o The worker is exposed to infectious diseases.

o The worker is required to function around prisoners or mental patients.

o None: The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (as in typical office or administrative work).

         

Cavco Industries is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status with respect to recruitment, hiring, promotion and other terms and conditions of employment.  Disclaimer:  The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by associates assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.