Production Manager

Qualifications:

•  4-year degree in an Engineering field preferred or equivalent production leadership experience.
• 12-15 years of leadership/supervisory experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience, knowledge or trained in Lean Manufacturing and 5S.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, JDE, Maximo or equivalent ERP and management systems.
• Ability to effectively communicate to all levels within the organization.
• Ability to grow and mentor talent
• Possesses strong process and financial acumen  
• Ability to effectively motivate and bring together a new team with everyone focused on Operational Excellence.
• Greenfield or Brownfield start-up experience preferred. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the HSE manager to formulate site-specific safety and environmental procedures, along with training documents, such as LOTO, Confined Space, JHA’s, etc. specific to the coating line.
• Establish 5S Standards for each production area. 
• Develop Leader Standard Work for all leadership roles within production.
• Create all operator standard operating procedures, covering the process from raw material unloading to the wrapping of the final product.
• Generate comprehensive work instructions for each role.
• Establish all production job descriptions.
• Produce all training documentation pertinent to production roles.
• Design operator checklists that facilitate daily tasks (work instructions).
• Formulate all quality testing procedures in conjunction with Corporate Quality for both raw materials and finished product.   
• Participate in the hiring and selection team responsible for filling all vacant positions.
• Contribute to the build team by linking operational documentation to the specific recommendations of machine manufacturers, including equipment operation guidelines, etc.