Production Manager

Production Manager

Location: Ephrata, PA

How You Will Make an Impact?

Hands-on Production Manager will lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the facility to ensure objectives are met.

The Nuts and Bolts

Production Planning

Ensure Product Quality

Problem Resolution

Cost Control

Act as liaison between operations and other key areas of the organization such as; sales, engineering and customer service.

Have the initiative and competence to anticipate and respond to issues along with the ability to design and implement changes as needed.

Continue Lean and 5S initiatives.

Time Management

Mentor line leaders and group leaders.

Ensure safety regulations are being followed and training is provided.

Other duties as assigned.

Required Credentials


* Associate's degree (Bachelor's preferred) and minimum of 5 years of relevant manufacturing management experience


* Advanced proficiency in Excel (pivots, conditional formatting, graph's)


* Experience in putting structural environment in place and turnaround.


* Experience in Schematics, Blueprint reading, AutoCAD introduction


* Initiative and competence to anticipate and respond to issues along with the ability to identify and implement changes as needed


* Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles a plus


* Excellent communication skills, personal accountability, and a strong sense of urgency


* Training and supervisory experience (progression - how quickly promoted)


* Strong ability to communicate to multiple levels and functions


* Work independently


* Strong mentorship


* Has led multi-functional projects


* Strong ownership of outcomes (high responsibility)


* Proactive versus reactive approach


* Lead by example

You Must Be Able to

Working in an office environment in a seated position a minimum of eight hours per day is required.

Individuals may need to sit or stand as needed.

May require walking primarily on a level surface for periodic periods throughout the day.

Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or Lifting as required to file documents or store materials throughout the workday.

Proper lifting techniques required.

May include lifting up to 25 pounds for files, computer printouts on occasion.

The performance of this position may occasionally require exposure to the manufacturing areas where under certain areas require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side shields and mandatory hearing protection.

Primary environment: ambient room temperatures, lighting and traditional office equipment as found in a typical office environment.

How We Make an Impact

Celebrating our 70th year as the largest truck body builder in North America, Morgan Truck Body LLC is proud to produce, deliver, and service quality products.

With a foundation built on innovative design and quality construction, Morgan has experienced tremendous growth.

In addition to dry frei...