Production Manager

Safety and Compliance

Champion a zero-accident culture, ensuring compliance with all Federal, State, Local, and Company HSEQ regulations.
Promote proactive safety leadership, hazard identification, and employee participation in safety initiatives.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.

Operational Excellence and Performance

• Achieve production, yield, and delivery targets while optimizing cost and resource utilization.
  Ensure compliance with quality standards and meet or exceed customer expectations for product and service.
  Maintain optimal inventory levels to support business requirements.
  Participate in continuous improvement efforts to drive operational efficiency, reliability, and sustainability.

Leadership and Team Development

• Lead, coach, and develop Shift Supervisors and Team Leads to build a strong and motivated production team.
  Foster a culture of engagement, teamwork, and accountability through regular coaching and performance feedback.
  Conduct monthly one-on-one coaching sessions with direct reports and complete annual performance appraisals.
  Support the development of future leaders within the operations team.

Strategic and Continuous Improvement

• Develop and execute strategic plans to strengthen the operations function and support company growth.
  Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives, process enhancements, and waste reduction opportunities.
  Partner with cross-functional teams (QA, HR, Engineering, and Product Management) to align operational priorities with business objectives.

Collaboration and Communication

• Maintain effective communication with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment of production changes and resource needs.
  Participate in customer interactions as needed to ensure operational readiness and satisfaction.
  Support HR in workforce planning, employee relations, and plant-wide engagement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Management, Manufacturing, Business or a related field (Technical degree preferred).
• 7-10 years of applicable experience, including at least 5 years of manufacturing/engineering supervisory experience in a continuous process environment.
• Demonstrated leadership in building high-performing teams and fostering a culture of accountability and engagement.
• Experience managing operations in a unionized manufacturing environment, including collaboration with union representatives.
• Proficient in Adaptive Coaching skills of listening, asking and responding.

Competencies

• Strategic and analytical thinker with a focus on long-term performance improvement.
• Strong coach and mentor, able to build capability and accountability at all levels.
• Committed to excellence in safety, quality, and delivery.
• Effective communicator with a collaborative and solutions-oriented approach.

Compensation

Compensation: $120,897 - $138,907 annual
Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered.