Production Manager - Lamination

About the role

As part of the talented operations team, you will provide leadership and supervision to a team of supervisors, team leads, support staff and production employees in a manufacturing setting to ensure optimal value stream performance.

Responsibilities

• Identify/prioritize/provide resources to assist the Operations Director to meet the annual operating plan and budgetary commitments.
• Apply Lean tools such as Andon, VSM, Flow Improvements and Line Balancing to achieve business objectives.
• Provide Operational Management leadership for production operations and mentor / develop supervisors and team leaders.
• Coach and mentor assigned Green and Yellow Belts that drive positive financial impact to the business.
• Identify issues, gather input from peers and employees and problem solve with recommendations and solutions.
• Drive safety, quality, productivity performance in visual management format to sustain morale and achieve positive results in production area.
• Works to continuously improve in all areas and provide regular reports to Operations Director.
• Provide business leaders with support, tools and training to conduct project and performance reviews on an ongoing basis.
• Monitor cost reductions, such as waste, scrap, damage and rework.
• Evaluate and monitor production flow to anticipate bottlenecks and disconnects that will affect output.
• Communicate to Supervisors, Team Leads and team members, information about departmental, facility and company events, changes, activities, policies, news and updates.
• Supervise the successful transition of new products and new technology into the production area.
• Ensure a positive approach to employee relations for all employees.
• Maintain effective lines of communication with employees, leads and peers.
• Build rapport and influence others in a positive manner.
• Administer all policies and procedures as established fairly and consistently.
• Lead by example; coach and mentor all assigned employees.
• Support safety initiatives; policies and procedures to ensure plant operations are safe and consistent with company and governmental standards and help reduce accidents and injuries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Operations/Engineering/Manufacturing/Business or related field or related experience in Lamination/fiberglass/composite manufacturing.
• 7+ years of operational experience in multiple phases of Manufacturing, Quality or Engineering with experiences in leading cross functional teams.
• Leverage Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification by a recognized source preferred. Lean Six Sigma Green Belt with demonstrated history a minimum.
• Proficiency in Lean tools, techniques and applying in Operational Management.
• Proven ability to drive results through leadership influence.
• Must be able to read and interpret drawings and specifications.
• Must have excellent verbal, written, listening and communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively among all levels of an organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated organizational and follow up skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities and adapt to changing situations.
• Computer proficiency various software, including (ie; Microsoft, Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Project).
• Simulation software experience is a plus.

Pay

The actual base pay offered will vary based on multiple factors including job-related knowledge/skills, relevant experience, business needs, and geographic location. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the specifics of the candidate’s qualifications and the business context.

Benefits

• Competitive 401(k) plan with company match.
• Health benefits.
• Paid time off.
• A robust Wellness Program.
• Product purchase discounts.