Production Manager

SUMMARY

Ensures maximum profitability of the producing plant by developing and executing short-term and long-term operating and maintenance plans; establishes standards of performance and enforces compliance with Company rules, policies and procedures. Supports development of a culture of continuous improvement and acts as a mentor to help team members reach the next level of responsibility.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

May include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Coordinates implementation and execution of all health, safety, and environmental programs to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and company policies
• Confers with management personnel to establish production and quality control standards, develop budget and cost controls
• On regular basis, mentor, counsel/coach supervisors on best methods to achieve the operation’s goals for safety, human resources, quality and production
• Plans and directs production activities and establishes production priorities for products in keeping with effective operations and cost factors
• Coordinates production activities with procurement, maintenance, and quality control activities to obtain optimum production and utilization of human resources, machines, and equipment
• Reviews and analyzes production, quality control, maintenance, and operational reports to determine causes of nonconformity with product specifications, and operating or production problems
• Develops and implements operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate operating problems and improve product quality
• Develops a collaborative environment by engaging employee input to improve manufacturing performance, safety, product quality, cost control, productivity, and environmental protection
• Plans, develops, and implements methods to meet departmental and company goals within agreed upon budgets and timeframes
• Implement a data driven culture to balance competing interests to make logical and timely decisions
• Revises production schedules and priorities as result of equipment failure or operating problems
• Consults with engineering personnel relative to modification of machines and equipment in order to improve production and quality of products
• Oversees and coordinates recruitment and new hire process to maintained required staffing and maintains employee training programs
• Work with management on succession planning by identifying individual development needs for team members
• Oversees and coordinates raw material, in-process, and finished goods inventory control processes and reconciliations to ensure accurate inventories, timely movements of materials, and accurate measurements of material usage
• Directs the activities of each department through superintendents who are responsible to produce effective results within their area of responsibilities to ensure optimum product quality, availability and line efficiency
• Maintains a safe working environment for all employees and ensure that employees follow established safety rules to ensure the goal of zero injuries
• Perform additional duties as assigned

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required
• Lean Manufacturing, Green Belt Certification required
• 5 - 7 years supervisory/management experience, in a 24 hour a day manufacturing operation
• Demonstrated capability in planning, organizing, implementing and measuring programs and projects; strong problem solving, analytical and computer skills
• Must have the ability to work effectively and positively with all organizational levels, be proactive and an innovator
• Demonstrated capability to initiate and lead change in a manufacturing environment and drive success
• Demonstrated empathetic people management skills and balanced approach to problem solving
• Working knowledge of statistical process control and lean manufacturing methods