Production Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Champion a culture of safety across all areas of the operation.
• Ensure adherence to safety policies, procedures, and Job Safety Analyses (JSAs).
• Identify operational risks and implement control measures aligned with the hierarchy of controls.
• Partner with the EHS Manager and cross-functional teams to maintain a safe and compliant work environment.
• Lead quality initiatives to reduce scrap rates and improve consistency.
• Facilitate root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality issues.
• Use Pareto analysis and other data tools to identify trends and drive improvement.
• Monitor daily schedule attainment and address build plan variances.
• Minimize overtime by increasing capacity through improved equipment uptime.
• Lead efforts to reduce changeover times and audit adherence to standard work.
• Build and maintain a flexible, cross-trained workforce to support business agility.
• Achieve productivity targets and output goals for finished goods.
• Train and coach teams on lean tools such as SMED, Kaizen, and 5S.
• Support the hiring, onboarding, and development of production team members.
• Provide direction to supervisors and team leads to foster a safe, high-performance culture.
• Champion CI projects in partnership with internal stakeholders across operations, engineering, and design.
• Identify gaps in performance and proactively implement innovative process solutions.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Process Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or related field preferred
• 5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience, preferably in high-volume production
• Experience in printing, wallcoverings, textiles, or surface solutions manufacturing is a plus
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing, Kaizen, and quality systems
• Proven ability to lead large-scale / multi-shift teams and drive continuous improvement
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Working knowledge of ERP and production scheduling systems
• OSHA and safety compliance training or certifications (OSHA 10 Industrial)
• Ability to stand, walk, and move around the manufacturing floor for extended periods. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Exposure to manufacturing environments, including noise and temperature variations

Other duties as assigned

Koroseal Total Rewards

• Vacation time, personal time, and 11 paid holidays
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance including a Flexible Savings Account
• Company paid Short Term Disability & Life Insurance with supplemental options available for employees
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid training and career development
• Employee well-being benefits including robust EAP offering
• Company events