Hiring: Production Manager Company: Trex Company Location: Little Rock, AR Job Posted Time: 2026-09-17 13:13:38 Employment Type: Full-time / On-site Target Skills & Keywords : Kanban About the job Experience: •3-5 years of supervisory experience in a related manufacturing environment or a minimum of 5 years of manufacturing experience at Trex or in a related manufacturing environment with 2 years supervisory experience. •5 years of supervisory experience in a related manufacturing environment or a minimum of 5 years of manufacturing experience at Trex or in a related manufacturing environment with 2 years supervisory experience. Required Skills: •Implement and maintain safety programs designed to assure safe working conditions and eliminate lost time due to accidents. Keeps safety awareness high and assures that all employees are aware that safety is the company’s number one priority. •Comply with legal requirements in all areas such as personnel administration, product liability and environment protection. •Develops production plans consistent with the budget and manufacturing standards set for each product. Continuously evaluate contingencies and variations that may require a revision of production plans and schedules. •Maintain an active and effective cost savings program in the Manufacturing area. •Supervise the activities of manufacturing to ensure performance meets or exceeds the budgeted parameters in terms of volume/cost, material loss, cost of purchases and distribution. •Control production costs consistent with the annual budgets for plant direct labor and overhead (conversion cost). •Establish and use production standards for each manufacturing operation for the purpose of maximizing production efficiency. •Ensure products manufactured and distributed meet established specifications for dimension, length, material composition, strength, and appearance. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 3-5 years of supervisory experience in a related manufacturing environment or a minimum of 5 years of manufacturing experience at Trex or in a related manufacturing environment with 2 years supervisory experience. •A career path that includes major production area work, supervision of staff positions and supervisory manufacturing positions. •Effective oral and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills. •A hands-on, technically proficient orientation. •Knowledgeable in financial measures of manufacturing and company performance, including budgeting, standard costing, inventory transactions, distribution costs and the P&L and balance sheets. •Demonstrated leadership abilities in a self-directed team manufacturing environment. •Analytical Skills: Analyzes data from a wide variety of sources and interprets the implications to the business. Communicates recommendations based on sound logical judgment. •Continuous Improvement: Provides high quality products and services that meet the needs of the business. Commits to continuous development and fosters an environment that enables the most efficient and effective work processes. •Dealing with Ambiguity: Can effectively cope with change; can shift gears comfortably; can decide and act without having the total picture; is not upset when things are up in the air; does not have to finish things before moving on; can comfortably manage risk and uncertainty. •Priority Setting: Spends his/her time and the time of others on what is important; quickly zeroes in on the critical few and puts the trivial many aside; can quickly sense what will help or hinder accomplishing a goal; eliminates roadblocks; creates focus. Compensation: •$95,000 - $120,000 / year •Competitive benefits and rewards package •This role is also eligible for further compensation through an annual bonus, in addition to the base salary Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!