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TARC Industries Production Manager

TARC Industries is currently seeking qualified applicants for the TARC Industries Production Manager position.  Qualified applicants will have a background in manufacturing/packaging, managing teams, be detail driven, with exceptional organizational skills.  Production Manager will work cooperatively and efficiently with coworkers in all departments with little supervision to achieve team, department and organizational goals. TARC Industries is a production facility that provides work training for individuals with disabilities. Interested applicants will meet outside customer needs and quality standards, while also providing work set-up, schedules, and training opportunities that afford people with a variety of disabilities the opportunity to gain work experience. Information about TARC Industries can be found at www.tarcindustries.com.

Job requirements include:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing/Business or related field, or 8 years of equivalent experience.
  • Requires up to 4 years of production supervision experience or experience in related field.
  •  Experience with nonprofit agencies desirable.
  • Qualified person will possess excellent math, computer skills and ability to multitask and organize large volumes of work.
  • Experience working with adults with developmental disabilities desirable.

 

This position is full-time, Monday-Friday, no evenings or weekends with eight (8) paid holidays.  Health Care, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and PTO is offered and much more.   TARC, Inc. is a participant in KPERS.

TARC, Inc. conducts background screenings and post-offer pre-employment drug testing.  Must have and maintain a valid Kansas Driver’s License with a satisfactory motor vehicle record.

May submit application online at www.tarcinc.org  or make application/send resume to:  Human Resources, TARC, 2701 SW Randolph Ave, Topeka, KS 66611 or e-mail to cnoe@tarcinc.org   E.O.E.

Job Details & Responsibilities
  • POSITION:
    TARC Industries Production Manager
  • IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:
    Day & Work Services Director
  • CLASSIFICATION:
    Salary/Exempt
  • SALARY LEVEL:
    A
  • EEO:
    7-Operative (Semi-Skilled)
  • WC ID:
    8810 Administrative Support
  • JOB OBJECTIVE: Coordinate production contracts completed by TARC Industries. Provide management oversight for production contracts to ensure appropriate bidding and contracting practices are followed and oversight of proper movement of production materials in accordance with applicable federal, state, local and agency regulations. Ensure superior customer service, management of TARC Industries Production Team and compliance with Department of Labor special wage certificate regulations. Be a member of a TEAM that confidently and competently supports one another. Work in conjunction with the Day & Work Services Leadership Team.
  • RESPONSIBILITIES:

    I. MAINTAIN MANUFACTURED PRODUCTS

    1. Sub-Contract Work:
      1. Determine maximum/minimum inventory levels of supplies, establish contract due dates, follow quality assurance requirements and ship contracts as specified.
      2. In conference with TARC Industries Production Team, determine production capabilities, schedule production, and originate work orders.
      3. Organize annual audit of inventory levels for the Finance Division.
      4. Issue work orders to Employment Associates.
      5. Provide oversight bidding, contracting and meet material/labor/overhead standards.
      6. Maintain quality standards in accordance with the Quality Control Program at TARC Industries.
      7. Update raw material costs frequently for bid proposal purposes.
    2. On location snack shop
      1. Provide supervision to Snack Shop Assistant.
      2. Work with team members to address janitorial needs for the building.
      3. Ensure product pricing remains competitive. Budget is maintained.
      4. Ensure food storage needs are addressed.
    3. Document Destruction
      1. Ensure compliance with NAID Document Destruction Standards and maintain NAID certification policy and procedure manual.
      2. Oversee customer satisfaction, scheduling and monitor pricing model. Complete required oversight for document destruction customers and communicate regularly with team.
    4. Provide oversight into Mailing, Printing and Document Destruction projects.

     

    II. CONTRACT DEVELOPMENT

    1. Participate in the assessment of feasibility.
    2. Analyze contract requirements.
    3. Work in coordination with the Business Manager on preliminary cost estimating.
    4. Execute methods study in conjunction with Production Team, including specification of workflow diagramming for on-going contracts.
    5. Pursue on-going improvements in existing contract work in conjunction with Production team and Employment Associates.

     

    III. CONTRACT BIDDING

    1. Maintain accurate bidding practices and on-going assessment of on-going contracts.
    2. Present contract opportunities to the Director for study into feasibility and profitability.
    3. Initiate change orders and re-bids if original contract requirements change.
    4. Monitor contract material costs and labor costs. Complete reports as requested for Division Director.

     

    IV. CONTACT WITH BUSINESSES

    1. Maintain professional working relationships with all contractors and subcontractors.
    2. Provide superior customer services to customers. Ensure feedback received is relayed to the Division Director. Respond in a professional manner to all customer issues.

     

    V. MATERIAL/LOGISTICS

    1. Receive purchase orders from contractors. Ensure contracts are logged into the
    2. TARC Industries Daily Production Summary.
    3. Schedule delivery/shipping via appropriate carrier when needed.
    4. Prepare requisitions for materials and supplies for submission for approval to the Division Director.
    5. Order materials/supplies as needed.
    6. Ensure delivery of contract supplies and materials through contact with the company.
    7. Provide oversight to TARC Industries preventative maintenance schedule, specifically TARC equipment, forklifts and the shredder and baler. Oversee maintenance needs of production vehicles.
    8. Maintain Document Destruction pick up schedule and determine most efficient routing of customers.

     

    VI. REPORTING

    1. Ensure the TARC Industries Quality Control Program is operational, and reports are submitted in a timely and correct fashion.
    2. Ensure the manual for TARC Industries contractors who have specific quality requirements for labeling, packaging, and shipping (i.e., USPC, MDC, bulk mailing, etc.) is maintained and updated. Work with customers to ensure MSDS sheets are received if the bid indicates this requirement.

     

    VII. TRAINING

    1. Provide work methods training.
    2. Educate employees on productivity measurement procedures.
    3. Educate employees and implement Time Study procedures as outlined by the Department of Labor.
    4. Provide annual NAID training.

     

    VIII. ADMINISTRATION

    1. Make recommendations for the development of TARC Industries budget for production income and operation expenses.
    2. Provide direct supervision of the TARC Industries Production team.
    3. Recruit, identify, and select applicants for team member positions.
    4. *Provide ongoing encouragement, motivation, and support to all team personnel.
    5. Complete and coordinate team personnel performance evaluations.
    6. Oversee team scheduling and coordination of personnel, including request for leave authorization.
    7. Monitor, coordinate, and authorize training opportunities that meet agency requirements and encourage the growth and development of each team member in their position.
    8. Ensure Forklift trainings are completed as required. Ensure forklifts, pallet Jacks, and other production equipment is operated in a safe manner.
    9. Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications & Requirements​
  • QUALIFICATIONS:

    Person of good character who is mentally and physically able to conduct oneself in a responsible manner in carrying out the job for which they are employed.
  • EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in marketing/ business or related field, or 8 years of equivalent experience.
  • TRAINING REQUIREMENTS: As outlined in TARC Policy 03-014 Staff Development
  • WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT: 1. Work is normally performed in a production/warehouse setting or in community business locations. 2. Routine job responsibilities include frequent physical intervention (i.e., assisted, or unassisted lifting) 3. Must be able to lift up to 50lbs. unassisted.
  • OTHER REQUIREMENTS: 1. Must possess good writing, math, verbal communication skills and computer skills. 2. Must be able to exercise good judgment and discretion in handling confidential information. 3. Must have and maintain a Kansas Driver’s License. 4. Must maintain eligibility for TARC’s standard insurance policy. 5. Must provide monthly Drivers Time Records to HR Division as required by the KCC (Kansas Corporation Commission) if employed outside of TARC. 6. Complete Carriers Driver Statement of on-duty hours upon hire 7. Complete Record of Road Test upon hire. 8. D.O.T. physical required upon hire then biennially per D.O.T. and KCC (Kansas Corporation Commission) regulations. 9. Must meet all NAID certification standards. 10. Ability to pass and maintain Forklift certification. 11. Must have access to reliable personal transportation for the purpose of conducting TARC business. Employee will be responsible for completing personal mileage reimbursement. 12. Must be able to exercise good judgment and discretion in handling confidential information.

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