Production Manager Manufacturing/Operations Jacksonville, Florida Apply Description Fluidra’s looking for a Production Manager to join our team in Jacksonville, FL. WHAT YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE In this critical role, you will assure that direct reports and their employees follow procedures for OSHA/safety, job training, attendance and quality. Additionally, you will: + Assure that all reporting systems are maintained and contain accurate data. + Coordinate other departments with materials, QC and Production to optimize the use of people, equipment, space and materials + Assure that all orders are pulled and packaged to prevent damage, and in a timely manner according to customer demand along with the Production Schedule. + Plan and direct the workflow and personnel assignments and establish priorities to reach 100%. + Communicate with the team leaders to insure the transfer of information and status related to processes, orders, and any needed machine repairs. + Assures that all direct report Team Leaders comply with SOP’s. + Develop and maintain procedures for training employees. + See that equipment is maintained and is available for its intended purpose. + Assure that all Human Resource matters are handled in accordance with company policy including hiring, firing, safety compliance, training, and attendance. + Design, implement and maintain personal measures for self and direct reports. + Assure that areas, tools, and equipment are secured and clean at the end of the night and lights in those areas are turned off. Participate in the Company Safety Plan which includes being part of the safety committee. + Other duties as assigned by the Plant Manager. WHAT WE SEEK + Proven leadership experience managing front line supervisors and employees. + 2+ years manufacturing experience. + Good understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles. + Good interactive skills in facilitating team solutions. + Knowledge of Epicor Software is a plus. + Fiberglass or Automotive Paint manufacturing experience. EDUCATION Bachelor’s Degree preferred. WHAT WE OFFER An exciting opportunity to dive in and begin your career with a company that offers a competitive total rewards package that includes: + Full range of health benefits including medical, dental & vision, short & long-term disability + 401(K) matching (100% of first 3% contributed, 50% of the next 2%) + Health and wellness programs / gym reimbursement + Educational assistance up to $7,000 per year + Company sponsored FUN events! + Generous product discounts In the pursuit of product excellence, Fluidra takes its corporate values to heart. We implement these guiding principles in everything we do: passion for success, honesty & trust, customer collaboration, team work, learn and adapt, excellence and Innovation. For a deeper dive in to our corporate culture, click here (https://www.zodiac.com/en/united-states/company/careers) . WHO WE ARE Fluidra is a publicly listed company focused on developing innovative products, services and IoT solutions for the residential, commercial and wellness pool markets, globally. The company operates in over 45 countries, has over 7,000 employees and owns a portfolio of some of the industry’s most recognized and trusted brands : Polaris®, Jandy®, CMP, S.R. Smith, and Zodiac®. We also sell products under the Cover ‐ Pools®, iAquaLink®, Grand Effects®, Dell® and Nature2® names. With these combined resources we’re able accelerate innovation in critical areas like energy-efficiency, robotics and the Internet of Things. Our focus is on creating the perfect pool and wellness experience responsibly. We take our mission to heart, and our employees embody these guiding principles in everything we do: passion for success, honesty & trust, customer collaboration, teamwork and inclusion, learn and adapt, excellence and innovation. Don't meet every single requirement listed? At Fluidra, we thrive on building an inclusive workspace, so if you are excited about this role and your past experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyways! You may be just the right candidate for this role or another role in the organization. Fluidra is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Fluidra recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.