Description

IPS – IRP Med is seeking a Production Manager who is responsible for overall production and supervision of value stream (departments) at the IRP Med facility. This position will work closely with operations leadership, quality, supply chain and engineering to ensure alignment to IRP directives and initiatives. This is a hands-on leadership role that will directly contribute to the growth of our business through positive trending of customer related metrics. Critical metrics for this role are as follows: Safety, Quality, Productivity, On-Time-Delivery, Cost-out and EBITDA.

This position works in a dynamic and fast-paced team environment, utilizes knowledge of lean manufacturing practices to deliver world class results in efficiency, quality and productivity.

 About IPS: Integrated Polymer Solutions is a leading developer and manufacturer of advanced materials and engineered components focused exclusively on high-value end markets in aerospace, defense, medical, semiconductors, robotics, energy and industrial. The group consists of 8 highly respected brands; AkroFire, ABBA Roller, Icon Aerospace Technology, IRP Medical, MAST Technologies, Northern Engineering Sheffield (NES), Rubbercraft, and Swift Textile Metalizing (STM). Our product range includes elastomeric seals, gaskets, tooling, hoses, ablatives, survivability tiles, coatings and tapes, EMI and thermal shielding, electrically conductive metalized fabrics, and encapsulated O-rings.

Job Accountabilities:

• Embodies the company Mission, Vision and Values
• Drives positive customer experience and actively contributes to continuous improvement.
• Directs operations in alignment with corporate strategic and business plans and goals.
• Manages, develops and leads talent within the organization.
• Utilizes continuous improvement (lean) across all areas to improve cost, quality and efficiency ensuring a positive customer experience.
• Provides a safe work environment through focus on 6S, risk reduction and data driven decision making.
• Supports and executes level loading production schedules for capacity analysis and staffing.
• Schedules customer orders to the department daily to ensure that OTD and quality requirements are achieved.
• Supports all capital projects related to the area of responsibility.
• Responsible for reviewing all routers to ensure accurate and appropriate steps are being taken within the manufacturing process
• Ensures compliance with all local, state and federal regulatory agencies including OSHA and AQMD. Ensures compliance with all local, state and federal licenses and permits in extrusion.
• Ensures all equipment is properly maintained and operates in a safe manner.
• Directs the production and inventory control functions to ensure that the customers’ needs are met in a timely manner while utilizing the capacity of the operation in an efficient manner
• Works with planning and sales team supporting customer requests and delivery commitments.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Job Specifications:

Education: Associates degree or higher preferred; High School education or GED required

Years Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment. Experience in a low volume/high mix manufacturing environment. 5 years working in a polymer manufacturing environment preferred

Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and planning skills
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing
• Ability to stand long periods of time
• Understanding of manufacturing technologies and processes
• Knowledge of MRP/ERP
• Understanding of safety and EHS procedures
• Associate’s’ degree in Engineering or Business Administration (desired)
• Green Belt or Black Belt certified (desired)

Training Requirements:

• On the job training will be conducted on Procedures and Work Instructions from the area of responsibility.
• Yearly refresher training on FOD, Calibration, Documentation control and Safety Topics.

Benefits:

At Integrated Polymer Solutions, we recognize how important your career and benefits are to you and your family. We offer a full suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability coverage, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, basic and supplemental life insurance, employee assistance plan, retirement savings and matching, and other developmental opportunities. We are committed to supporting the way you live and work.

IPS is an Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled - Affirmative Action Employer.

This position requires the use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.