Production Manager

About the Role

Benjamin Moore has an opening for a Production Manager to lead the paint manufacturing department at our manufacturing plant in Newark, New Jersey. The Production Manager is responsible for directing and managing the daily operations of the department, reporting to the Sr. Manufacturing Manager. The role involves promoting a safe workplace, ensuring consistent quality, coordinating manufacturing and maintenance activities, and driving continuous improvement toward operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Management of all aspects of the manufacturing department operations across multiple shifts, including staffing, procurement, maintenance, production planning, batchmaking, packaging, quality control, and shipping/receiving.
• Communicate clear expectations to all direct reports across departments in meeting overall company objectives.
• Develop and foster a culture of transparency, collaboration, trust, and respect as daily deliverables are executed.
• Implement and enforce all environmental, health, safety, and security programs to ensure compliance and effectiveness.
• Ensure the highest standards for product quality and drive the quality system within the production operations.
• Ensure that policies and procedures are effectively implemented to continually optimize the plant's performance in achieving key metrics.
• Maintain proper staffing levels by ensuring recruitment efforts are executed in a timely fashion.
• Lead department teams typically consisting of 2-4 direct reports and 30-120 indirect reports.
• Control costs and track mechanisms for continuous improvement.
• Make critical decisions to maximize efficiency and manpower, and troubleshoot issues as they occur.
• Actively coach and provide feedback to employees to support their ongoing growth and development.
• Engage teams to cultivate improvement and efficiency suggestions.
• Act as a resource to troubleshoot issues, remove roadblocks, and identify/implement improvements.
• Write, review, and update work instructions to support consistent production performance.
• Regularly audit team work to ensure it meets expectations for safety, quality, and productivity.
• Measure and report the effectiveness of the department's goals and activities.
• Evaluate and adjust staffing levels, shift schedules, and OT requirements as needed to meet production demand.
• Ensure all safety, environmental, and regulatory guidelines and rules are known and followed; all required safety equipment is available and used as prescribed.
• Promptly address safety issues and actively coach and reinforce safety expectations with the team.
• Communicate and enforce safety regulations and company policies to employees.
• Utilize 5S, Lean, and Continuous Improvement methodology to identify, implement, and sustain process improvements.
• Manage hazardous and non-hazardous waste per regulations as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (Engineering or other technical degree preferred).
• Previous production or plant manager experience is essential; preference for 6+ years' experience in this capacity, leading manufacturing activities.
• Ability to work in a matrixed organization is essential.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with employees at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to handle employee relations issues and facilitate conflict resolution.
• Establish a strong working partnership with HR.

Skills

• Communication: Ability to articulate thoughts and ideas clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing. Practice active listening, reframe what has been said to clarify meaning, and be mindful of body language.
• Trust Building: Build a team environment where employees feel safe and are able to do their best work. Leaders should be authentic, honest, transparent, and compassionate.
• Adaptability: Ability to be flexible and adaptable in response to changing situations and demands.
• Emotional Intelligence (Self-Awareness): Recognize and manage one’s own emotions, as well as the emotions of others. Be a "thermostat leader" instead of a "thermometer leader."
• Conflict Resolution: Manage and resolve conflicts in a constructive and respectful manner.
• Problem Solving: Identify and analyze problems and produce effective solutions.
• Creativity (Critical Thinking): Think outside the box and come up with innovative solutions to problems.
• Coaching Abilities: Motivate staff by asking the right questions, listening well, empowering others, and guiding action plans.
• Time Management: Prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.
• Teamwork: Work collaboratively with others toward a common goal, taking into account different perspectives and strengths.
• Leadership: Inspire and motivate others toward a shared vision or goal.
• Empathy: Genuinely care for others and understand their situations and perspectives.
• Cultural Competence: Understand and appreciate diverse cultures, perspectives, and ways of thinking.
• Confidence: Admit mistakes, act as a role model, and be aware of strengths and weaknesses. Be open to improvement and understand the value you provide.
• Integrity: Do the right thing no matter the circumstances.
• Delegation: Clearly and comfortably delegate both routine and important tasks and decisions. Trust the team to perform assigned tasks and encourage input and ideas.

Benefits

• Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for eligible active employees who graduated from an accredited post-secondary educational institution.

Pay

USD $115,700.00 - USD $148,100.00 /Yr.