What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Manager position at ieiplastics?
Job Description:
Description:
As a member of the Plant Management Team, the Production Manager is accountable for the management, direction and operating results of the Production Department. The Production Manager leads the plant production objectives and the lowest cost consistent with safety, quality, health and environmental requirements. Delegation of authority through key subordinates in production is essential. Must have relevant experience in polymer compounding and related equipment.
Requirements:
An undergraduate degree in an engineering, technical, or related field of study preferred or combination of education and related experience.
- A minimum of three to five years of progressive supervisory experience in a unionized manufacturing facility.
- Excellent communications (oral & written) and interpersonal skills.
- Strong leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to interact with customers to solve problems and promote new business opportunities.
- Good judgment and the demonstrated ability to interact with hourly employees, union representatives, co-workers and managers at all levels of the organization, along with outside vendors, lawyers, and consultants.
- Strong reasoning skills and ability to analyze problems, collect and interpret data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Strong computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Email.
- Knowledge of 5s and Lean Manufacturing is a plus.
Experience and Skills:
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Develop complete understanding of all production lines and
associated equipment.
2. Provide technical knowledge to
implement safety, quality, and productivity improvements.
3.
Knowledge of customer products, raw materials, and product
characteristics.
4. Prepare documentation such as process
instructions, work instructions, forms, etc… to properly document
the necessary processes.
5. Provide necessary support in
developing plant’s production schedule.
6. Communicate with
customers on routine basis to discuss technical data, product
performance, etc...
7. Help train and support operations
personnel and supervision.
8. Provide necessary input and
assistance to new products, projects, etc…
9. Communicate and
provide input to maintenance for troubleshooting or maintaining of
equipment.
10. Assist in proper handling and management of
customer owned raw materials.
11. Provide leadership coverage
where needed.
Qualifications:
1.A bachelor’s degree in chemical or mechanical Engineering from
a 4-year college or university; plus at least 10 years related
experience or training or equivalent combination of education and
training, and 5 years of supervision experience in an unionized
manufacturing facility.
2. Strong technical knowledge of
plastic compounding/extrusion
3. Excellent communication and
interpersonal skills.
4. Strong leadership, decision-making,
and problem-solving skills
5. Strong reasoning skills,
ability to analyze problems, collect and interpret data, establish
facts, and draw valid conclusions.
6. Experience with Lean
Manufacturing/Six Sigma is a plus