Production Manager

About the role

Seal & Design Inc. is a leading manufacturer and global distributor of die cut gaskets, seals, O-rings, molded rubber, and plastic products serving automotive, mass transit, defense, medical, electronics, HVAC, hydraulics, and other commercial industries. The company is headquartered in a modern 100,000 sq. ft. IATF 16949:2016 certified facility in Clarence, NY, with three additional ISO 9001:2015 certified locations across the Eastern US and Canada. Seal & Design's workforce focuses on delivering high-quality products, world-class customer service, and in-depth technical support and solutions. As a Preferred Converter for 3M™, Rogers, and other major partners, the organization offers a dynamic environment for professionals who enjoy solving complex manufacturing challenges.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily manufacturing operations to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency
• Plan, direct, and coordinate the work activities and resources necessary for manufacturing products at the Syracuse facility in accordance with cost, quality, and quantity specifications
• Provide continuous leadership and focus on the SEALS mission and developing a world-class operation
• Collaborate closely with engineering, quality, purchasing, and logistics to resolve production issues, optimize processes, and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Track key performance metrics, implement corrective actions, and maintain compliance with IATF and ISO standards
• Coach and develop production team members, promoting a culture of safety and accountability
• Support company growth objectives
• Lead, manage, and hold accountable all direct reports
• Actively participate in the vetting, selection, and onboarding process
• Monitor efficiency and productivity to ensure expectations are met or exceeded
• Conduct regular coaching (formal and JIT)
• Conduct performance reviews and facilitate disciplinary actions as necessary
• Manage plant productivity and efficiency daily to ensure manufacturing objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost-effective manner that meets quality standards, on-time shipment goals, customer requirements and profitability; address deficiencies accordingly
• Continually increase production capacity and output while meeting or exceeding quality standards and company goals through careful scheduling, allocation of resources, and process/procedure improvements
• Manage and develop the talent pool which includes coaching and motivating for improved performance and morale and developing career growth paths for retention
• Ensure manufacturing training program requirements and cross-training goals are met to increase team flexibility and productivity; implement new training standards as needed
• Authorize OT only as needed with goal to minimize labor costs wherever possible
• Collaborate with team on problematic jobs or machinery to provide clear direction on an effective resolution and communicate that to all involved parties
• Oversee plant safety program development and compliance; enforce safety policies and practices to ensure culture of health and safety; identify safety hazards and work with management team on corrective actions; ensure housekeeping requirements are completed and machinery is operated in accordance with safety procedures
• Assist with special projects as necessary including, but not limited to: equipment purchases, plant layout, new processes, etc.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead, manage, and hold accountable direct reports
• Experience participating in vetting, selection, and onboarding processes
• Ability to monitor efficiency and productivity to ensure expectations are met or exceeded
• Experience conducting regular coaching (formal and JIT)
• Experience conducting performance reviews and facilitating disciplinary actions
• Ability to manage plant productivity and efficiency daily to ensure manufacturing objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost-effective manner that meets quality standards, on-time shipment goals, customer requirements and profitability
• Ability to continually increase production capacity and output while meeting or exceeding quality standards and company goals through careful scheduling, allocation of resources, and process/procedure improvements
• Ability to manage and develop talent pool including coaching and motivating for improved performance and morale and developing career growth paths for retention
• Ability to ensure manufacturing training program requirements and cross-training goals are met to increase team flexibility and productivity; implement new training standards as needed
• Ability to authorize OT only as needed with goal to minimize labor costs wherever possible
• Ability to collaborate with team on problematic jobs or machinery to provide clear direction on effective resolution and communicate to all involved parties
• Ability to oversee plant safety program development and compliance; enforce safety policies and practices; identify safety hazards and work with management team on corrective actions; ensure housekeeping requirements are completed and machinery is operated in accordance with safety procedures
• Ability to assist with special projects including equipment purchases, plant layout, new processes, etc.