Production Manager
LANXESS · Little Rock, AR · 3 wk ago
MarketingFull-time
Location: Little Rock. Employee Type: Regular.
Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day production activities to meet safety, quality, production, compliance, and schedule targets.
- Monitor and adjust processes, troubleshoot issues, and use production data and trends to identify opportunities for improvement and support root cause investigations.
- Coordinate resources and priorities and serve as a key liaison between Production, Maintenance, QC, Logistics, and other support functions.
- Supervise and develop Shift Supervisor(s) and approximately 20 hourly production employees through training, coaching, performance management, and reinforcement of company policies and procedures.
- Support departmental operations through production and quality tracking, spending oversight, maintenance coordination, technical support, process changes, audits/PHAs/RCAs, and other operational activities.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree or additional technical training preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment as well as supervisory or leadership experience.
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to coach employees, address performance issues, and hold team members accountable.
- Strong technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with the ability to understand production processes, analyze data, and identify process trends and improvement opportunities.
- Working knowledge of OSHA requirements and manufacturing safety practices.
- Proficiency with computer-based production systems, Microsoft Office, and SAP; ability to maintain accurate production, quality, and operational records.
- Willing and able to work hands-on in a production environment, including operating machinery such as forklifts and boilers, lifting up to 50 pounds, and performing tasks requiring fine motor skills as needed.
Pay
We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits supporting financial security, health and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance and medical care.
- Work-Life & Flexibility: global “Xwork” program offering flexible working arrangements in all countries where we operate.
- Training & Development: commitment to professional and personal development through formal and informal learning opportunities.