Cleanroom Manufacturing Manager

Summary

The Production Manager- Secondary Operations will be responsible for the day to day activities of the Medical and LMCO Defense product areas. Develop and maintain a well-trained, high energy motivated cross functional team. Responsible to drive safety, production efficiency, technology improvements, continuous improvement, and cost reductions.

Key Accountabilities

• Actively promote and drive a culture of safety within Spectrum Plastics Group.
• Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, capacity planning and evaluation of all production equipment and department employees.
• Provide daily production support to achieve department goals for safety, quality, on-time delivery, scrap, efficiency, and cost improvements.
• Drive continuous improvement activities using Lean Manufacturing methodologies to improve both the efficiency and quality of manufacture
• Research, identify and implement new technologies to improve overall manufacture operations
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Spectrum Plastics Group Vision and Mission Statement.
• Interface with Sales, Account Coordinators, Development Engineering, Maintenance, Shipping, and Planning personnel to achieve product commitments.
• Responsible for staffing including, selection, discipline, evaluations, compensation, transfers, and temporary staffing levels.
• Responsible for providing an environment that promotes continuous improvement and coordinating team communication and morale.
• Develop and provide subordinates ongoing training on the latest methods and technologies within the industry.
• Provide timely reports with in-depth analysis concerning various key production indicators and measurements.
• Ensure tools and equipment are properly maintained and supported.
• Be attentive to new manufacturing technologies that become available and recommend equipment that facilitates improvements.
• Support the Sales Strategy and identify manufacturing needs which allow us to exceed customer expectations.
• Play an active role in safety issues, correcting unsafe conditions, responsible for OSHA compliance.
• Proactively develop and execute strategies which result in continuous improvement and improved efficiency through Kaizen, 5S, and other Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Promotes and ensures departmental safety including compliance to OSHA regulations, corrective action for unsafe practices, and ongoing safety training.
• Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of all production and personnel including any weekend activity.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
  
  

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (B.S.) or five years of related work experience and/or education.
• Excellent problem-solving skills to identify, gather, and analyze information develop solutions and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• High level of accountability. Aligned with our policy of Promises Made – Promises Kept.
• Experience with engineered resins in an injection molding processing environment, Value added CNC and Secondary Operations.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, team environment.