Manufacturing Production Manager

About Us.

Miraclon is the home of FLEXCEL Solutions, which have helped transform flexographic printing for more than a decade. The technology, including the industry-leading FLEXCEL NX and FLEXCEL NX Ultra Systems, and FLEXCEL NX Print Suite that enables PureFlexo™ Printing, maximizes on-press efficiency, delivers higher quality and overall best-in-class results. With a focus on pioneering image science, innovation, and collaboration with industry partners and customers, Miraclon is committed to the future of flexo and continues to be positioned to lead the charge. Find out more at www.miraclon.com, and follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube. 

Position Description:

The Flexo Production Team Leader or Manufacturing Supervisor reports to the Plant Manager and will have hands-on supervisory leadership of production crews and the coordination of activities in the production departments, including safety, quality, training, scheduling, maintenance, productivity, inventory control and cost.

Job Responsibilities:

• Leadership of continuous improvement activities including goal setting, performance measurement and feedback communication to all groups.
• Recruitment, selection, and training of team members to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the production function.
• Ensures all inventories in raw materials & finished goods are accurate and correct in factory.
• Sets expectations and monitors employee performance, including appropriate corrective actions.
• Prioritizes activities based on production timing, equipment efficiency, and materials supply.
• Provides budgetary recommendations on capital expenditure
• Develops a deep understanding of the process and product
• Ensure process-level documentation is in place and accurate in use

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Plan, organize and direct the production resource functions which ensure the most effective return for quality and yield performance.
• Assure attainment of business objectives and productions schedules while ensuring product standards that will exceed our customers’ expectations.
• Support manufacturing strategies and action plans to ensure that the facility supports Miraclon’s strategic initiatives.
• Establish group and individual accountabilities throughout assigned departments for problem
• solving and cost reduction, both on a permanent and ad-hoc basis, depending on need.
• Encourage use of new techniques and focus on fact-based problem solving.
• Manage spending against budget and in relation to changes in production volume.
• Work to establish management practices throughout all plant areas which include all employees’ positive involvement with opportunity for constructive input and action.
• Continually improve safety record by addressing both physical safety issues and employee safety attitudes.
• Maintain and improve housekeeping in all areas.
• Maintain individual skills to keep up to date with latest production and engineering management concepts.

Financial Responsibility

• Responsible for meeting budget expectations for the Production departments and supporting overall plant objectives.

Complexity

• This position interacts with all plant functions; a firm understanding of Quality, Human Resources, and Corporate groups such as Procurement, Supply & Planning, New Product Introduction, R&D and Continuous Improvement. This role must understand how the business is run regarding plant objectives and general regulatory guidelines.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Direction of product and plant operations and employee relations require significant manufacturing knowledge as well as advanced interpersonal and supervisory skills.
• Strong Leadership and experience in managing direct reports
• Good Microsoft Office skills – in Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Effective presentation skills
• Practitioner of continuous improvement tools such as Six Sigma, Lean, Kaizen

Education, Skills & Experience:

• The continued growth of Miraclon’s Packaging business in Weatherford requires a dedicated and proven leader able to work closely with all business functions.
• Minimum of high school education with proven experience; desire university degree in business or technical field.
• Minimum of 4-8 years proven direct experience in a manufacturing environment, with Production, Manufacturing, Plant, Operations experience.
• High energy level required
• Strong leadership skills, independent thinking, strong organizational and planning abilities, excellent analytical and problem-solving skills are essential.

Key Outputs

1. Displays a high level of leadership and ability to influence key stakeholders.
2. Establishes and effectively manages departmental budgets and objectives.
3. Assists in the development of personal business objectives and performance standards for all employees in the department.
4. Ensure proper people, processes, and procedures are in place and working to ensure good customer service with minimal out of stocks.
5. Maintains approved processes and procedures, and oversees the timely and cost-effective implementation of all new product introductions, package changes, special projects, line extensions, etc.
6. Carries out all management responsibilities in accordance with Miraclon’s policies and applicable laws, including interviewing, hiring, training employees, planning, assigning, and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees
7. Addressing complaints and resolving problems.
8. Responsible for departmental programs such as Employee Safety and Environmental Compliance.
9. Performs other duties as required.

Comprehensive Benefits Include:

• Health, Dental and Vision
• Flexible vacation policy
• 401K
• Life Insurance