Production Manager

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Comply with all EHS regulations and Sipcam Agro Solutions policies, and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
• Oversee life-safety events e.g. LOTO, line breaking, confined space entry, hotwork, working from heights, etc.
• Ensure production and quality targets are met.
• Avoid regular safe start-ups and shutdowns are documented and executed.
• Assist with developing and executing operations training.
• Manage general plant clean-up.
• Ensure operators complete, in a timely accurate manner required documents on their shift and reviewing them daily.
• Analyze data (quality results, raw material analysis, etc.) provided to determine if adjustments are needed to maintain/maximize operating conditions.
• Troubleshoot process equipment and convey any issues to Operators, Maintenance, or I/E.
• Communicate unloading/loading instructions as required.
• Optimize process working with engineering and maintenance proactively.

Qualifications

• Self-starter with ability to direct hourly workforce and influence positive change
• Possess problem-solving aptitude and the patience to pursue complex problems methodically
• Able to exercise independent judgment prior to consultation with supervisor
• Must have a hands-on approach and strong work ethic
• Prior knowledge of product operations and transfer systems are a plus

Education and Experience

• Four-year degree in management, business, or other similar field with at least 5 years’ experience in heavy industrial manufacturing

Personal Attributes

• Strong time management skills
• Ability to maintain focus when working individually
• Team player: within department and with other departments
• Eye for details
• Effectively communicate and understand job instructions both verbally and written
• Ability to perform basic mathematical computations
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift 50 lbs. when required
• While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, climb ladders, and reach with hands and arms