Job DescriptionGENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB:The Production Manager oversees daily production while meeting Safety, Quality, Service and Cost objectives through the implementation of continuous improvement strategies. Ensures supply chain execution in the provision of finished goods. Establishes and/or executes operating policies and procedures to achieve EHS standards, compliance, production schedules, product quality standards, customer expectations/satisfaction and operational cost targets.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:- Implement lean manufacturing practices to deliver high standards of operational excellence.
- Ensure manufacturing data and metrics are accurately developed, collected, analyzed, and reported to drive continuous improvement and data-driven decision making.
- Develop processes, strategies, and budgets to meet assigned goals, especially those related to productivity, product specification, quality standards, on time delivery, lead time, scrap reduction, and safety.
- Apply a variety of field related concepts, best practices, and procedures in leading state-of-the-art, LEAN operational initiatives and strategies.
- Lead, direct, and oversee all aspects of manufacturing operations and infrastructure for assigned facility.
- Ensure the safety of staff, visitors, equipment, and facility in accordance with the North American Manufacturing Safety Program.
- Initiate prompt corrective action when necessary to bring manufacturing performance in line with plans and governing standards.
- Plan, direct, control, implement, evaluate, monitor, and forecast budgets and cost of sales to achieve financial objectives. Ensure continued financial viability through sound fiscal management, preventative service maintenance and capital expenditure planning.
- Oversee, either directly or indirectly, investigations of labor, cost and process variances and deviations.
- Participate in annual budget preparation and manage results to the budget.
- Collaborate with senior leadership, operational leaders/peers, and management teams to refine and implement the lean transformation strategic plan.
- Drive operational growth through current and future products with an emphasis on streamlining operations and driving productivity.
- Operate collaboratively and cross-functionally to establish and drive working capital improvement programs, optimize planning and scheduling, reduce work-in-process levels, and improve overall inventory turns.
- Continuously address and resolve manufacturing constraints to achieve 100% on-time delivery.
- Leads the manufacturing team to excellent performance through a structured lean manufacturing system (MS-168) with the use of Operational Excellence tools.
- Ensure the execution of Lean concepts including but not limited to Kaizen, 5S, value stream mapping, GEMBA walks, poke yoke, KPIs, business statistics etc.
- Approve and direct the implementation and maintenance of operating policies.
- Establish quantitative and qualitative metrics, guidelines, and standards that are aligned with strategic direction by which the company's efficiency and effectiveness can be evaluated; identify opportunities for improvement.
- Provide leadership, management, and coaching to ensure a well-trained, motivated, and goal-oriented workforce driven to attain objectives and satisfactory performance in accordance with established policies and programs.
- Coach and develop staff in personal accountability, root cause corrective action, interpersonal communications, and company procedures and policies.
- Provide effective, inspiring, and motivating leadership by being actively involved and developing a broad and deep knowledge of strengths, opportunities, customers, products, geographic challenges, workforce, etc.
- Build a bench to ensure growth and succession. Assess capacity and resources to forecast current and future needs.
- Clearly define and communicate goals, key objectives, and metrics as well as new directives, policies, or procedures.
- Project a positive image of the organization to employees, customers, industry, and community; lead by example.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:- Bachelor's degree from 4 or 5 year accredited college or university in engineering, operations, business, or closely related discipline is required.
- Master's degree in business administration, manufacturing or engineering a plus.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:- A minimum of 7 years' supervisory experience in a 24X7 start-up chemical industrial environment.
- Experience in cost reduction, Lean manufacturing principles or other continuous improvement methodologies, design for manufacturability, project management and team building.
- Experience in budgeting, fiscal management, and strategic planning/execution.
- Extensive and diversified background in fabrication and/or chemical manufacturing preferred.
- Extensive experience with ERP systems and Microsoft productivity tools and Microsoft Office Suite.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:- SAP/ERP experience preferred.
- Green or Black Belt certification and/or Lean Manufacturing Certification preferred.
OTHER SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND QUALIFICATIONS:- Ability to leverage Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Visio, PowerPoint) and SAP applications to daily job responsibilities.
- Proficiency in work-flow processes, value stream efficiency, and systems-thinking.
- Demonstrated knowledge and implementation of lean principles and continuous improvement tools with a thorough understanding of the DMAIC methodology.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to form opinions based on data aggregation. Ability to analyze complex requirements, identify key phases and workstreams, evaluate improvements and drive them to closure.
- Well organized, clear, rational, and analytical approach to creative problem solving, pragmatic solutions, and forward-looking planning.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication, listening and interpersonal skills to work with different management levels.
- Goal-oriented with proven record of self-motivation, achievement, and continuous improvement.
- Strong people management, development and team building skills. Ability to hold staff accountable and set appropriate targets.
- Superior diplomacy skill with the ability to build consensus/agreement and work across departmental boundaries to solve problems and accomplish organizational goals; willingness to look for/explore new solutions or methods.
- Rely on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
- Track record of effectively leading an organization with a complex array of operations and leveraging strengths across areas
- Excellent project management skills
WORK LOCATION: This position in on-site at our Columbus, GA location.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Incumbent must be able to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach, climb, balance, kneel, talk, hear, and lift up to 50 lbs.
BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION:The salary range for applicants in this position generally ranges between $105,265 and $157,897. This range is an estimate, based on potential employee qualifications, operations, needs, and other considerations permitted by law.
The Company offers a variety of benefits to its employees, including but not limited to health insurance, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) Savings and Trust & Plan with company match, Company Pension Plan, Performance Based Bonus/Commission, and continuing education.
