Production Manager

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establish work plan and staffing levels to meet the ever-changing business climate.
• Support a safe workplace environment by identifying and helping resolve unsafe practices.
• Ensure direct reports are thoroughly trained in the operations they are performing.
• Monitor progress toward task completion, coordinate departmental activities to maximize up time and minimize down time, assure rapid product changeovers and communicate status to Planning and Cell Manager.
• Identify areas where cost, quality, lead-times can be reduced to aid in machine utilization, lower scrap, labor efficiencies, etc.
• Play an active role in Corrective Action Reports, Lean and Safety programs.
• Set up and execute development plans for direct reports.
• Manage all operations at factory level to ensure efficient production and high-quality products.
• Deliver against plant performance KPIs, budget, and projects.
• Ensure operations processes and solutions are implemented according to global procedures and local regulations.

REQUIRED SKILLS, EXPERIENCE

• BS/BA degree required, degree in chemical will be preferred but not required.
• 1-3 years' experience in a leadership role within a manufacturing environment.
• Leadership skills and knowledge of manufacturing system product flow and recordkeeping.
• Intermediate level computer experience (Microsoft Office, Outlook) required; SAP knowledge considered a plus.