Latham, The Pool Company is Hiring a Production Manager in our Zephyrhills, FL location Join the Latham family and help make backyard dreams a reality. Latham is the largest designer, manufacturer, and marketer of residential inground swimming pools with a coast-to-coast operations platform consisting of over 2,000 employees across 32 facilities. As a Latham employee, you can experience a high-performing, engaged, quality-focused and safety-minded culture. WHAT WE OFFER: + A competitive compensation package. + Medical/dental/vision benefits after 60 days; 401k with a company match; generous Paid Time Off including 11 company-paid holidays. + A workplace that values safety, respect, employee engagement, recognition and diversity. Primary Role: Lead the production team of approximately 40 employees at a Fiberglass pool plant. Manage the daily production including safety, quality and output for the facility. Support a strong employee culture through the reinforcement of Latham’s Core Values. Duties and Responsibilities: + Follow company safety policies and programs to promote a safety-first culture throughout the facility + Lead production team of ~40 employees, across multiple departments + Maintain high level of quality throughout the manufacturing process + Follow training and cross training program and implement for production staff + Responsible for production, meeting daily schedule to insure on time delivery while minimizing overtime + Maintain a high level of quality by ensuring regular inspections of products + Utilize lean manufacturing principles to identify efficiency issues and suggest improvements to solve the problems. + Submit reports on performance and progress to plant manager + Communicate job expectations, coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees + Facilitate daily production meetings + Collaborate on production scheduling, resource allocation, promotions and other activities across the site + Other duties as assigned Qualifications: + Minimum of HS Diploma with experience; Management or Technical college degree preferred. + Minimum 3 years of leadership experience in manufacturing/engineering related function + Lean Manufacturing or 5S experience desired + Computer and keyboarding skills -Excel, Databases, and Word Processing + Experience with payroll systems is a plus + Must be able to work overtime when necessary including extended hours or weekends + Good interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal + Good understanding of safety, quality, productivity, inventory, employee relations + Regularly required to talk or hear, frequently required to stand; walk; bend; use hands and fingers, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms, prolonged sitting, repetitive computer use, ability to lift up to 30 pounds regularly