Job Description

Power Drives, Inc. is a Buffalo‑based manufacturer specializing in custom‑engineered hose, tube, and fluid conveyance systems for a wide range of industrial and mobile equipment applications. Founded in 1946, PDI is known for delivering high‑quality, reliable solutions backed by strong engineering expertise and decades of industry experience.

Objective:

Lead and develop production team members with the goal of fulfilling all internal and external customer requirements with the highest level of quality and efficiency.

This role is 100% onsite

SCHEDULE: MONDAY- THURSDAY 7:00AM- 5:30

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 3 years of supervision experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment

Job Requirements:

• Ability to lead and influence others.
• Ability to coach and develop others.
• Ability to comprehend and execute work assignments with minimal follow up.
• Above average written and verbal communication skills.
• Customer-service driven approach.
• Proficient in Microsoft suite (word, excel, outlook, etc.)
• Above average organizational skills.
• Above average math, reasoning and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate the production teams daily activities.
• Coach and mentor team members.
• Ensure the completion of the production schedule while meeting or exceeding all safety, quality, delivery and cost targets.
• Supervise PPAP production orders and communicate possible production concerns to responsible parties.
• Develop strategies to improve safety, quality and efficiency of work performed.
• Ensure timely reporting and system transactions to track Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost.
• Create and execute plan to develop and cross train all direct reports.
• Evaluate team members on a regular basis and provide them feedback on performance and behavior.
• Ensure escalation process is followed to drive timely resolution to all issues in regards to safety, quality, delivery and cost.
• Assist purchasing, scheduling, quality and warehouse team members, as needed, to ensure company and customer needs are met.
• Adhere to and ensure all team member adhere to company policies, procedures, general work rules, safety rules and use of safety equipment.
• Be adaptable to changing customer requirements.
• Participate in customer complaint resolution efforts.
• Lead and participate in daily area 5S (sort, set in order, shine, standardize, sustain) activities.
• Other duties as assigned by the plant manager.

Physical Requirements:

This position demands physical strength, endurance, using industrial tools and machinery. Candidates must be comfortable with repetitive tasks, heavy lifting (up to 40 lbs.), standing for a long period of time, bending, twisting, pushing, pulling and working in a fast-paced production setting.

Pay Range:

Starting at $75,000- $85,000 plus straight time overtime and annual incentive plan in place 

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual salaries will be set within the compensation range and determined by factors such as market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise, and internal equity considerations.

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