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Production Manager

Division : Bostik

Region: Americas

Job title:

Production Manager

Situation in organisation

Reports to Plant Manager

O versees Production Operation & Manufacturing Processes

Job Dimensions

Provide leadership, direction, and management for all aspects of the Production activities;

Own responsibility for safe manufacturing operations and compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements;

Develop capacity and staffing models needed to meet production targets for the site; and

Manage direct reports that include three (3) production supervisors and associated operators.

Activities

Manage production resources to meet operational objectives;

Develop, institute and carry through an ever-improving EHS Program to achieve the ultimate goal of no safety or environmental incidents while complying with PSM requirements (where applicable);

Practice Safe work habits in accordance with OSHA, EPA guidelines, and Arkema/Bostik specific EHS expectations;

Manage execution of the daily production schedule;

Coaching, training, and development of team members in their roles and according to Corporate policies including, but not limited to: EHS Management, MOC System, formalize and document Management System procedures;

Continuously measure and improve operational efficiency;

Coordinate production with purchasing, logistics, and maintenance departments;

Ensure fulfillment of all required EHS and Quality training for subordinates;

Assure compliance with all company policies and best practices;

Engage in active collaboration with corporate functions to achieve metrics and desired results (EHS, Sales & Marketing, Customer Service, HR, Supply Chain, etc.); and

Drive continuous improvement activities, including improving housekeeping, efficiency, and reliability.

Context and environment

A fast paced, high pressure environment where you are involved in a wide variety of functions and activities.

Participate in activities within and outside the plant.

Heavy use of computer software, both PC based, combined with frequent interpersonal communication.

Expectation that a good portion or your time will be spent on the floor to best manage hourly operators and operatons overall. ~50%

Accountabilities

Leadership of production activities to meet plant and business objectives.

Qualifications / experience required

BS or MS in Engineering, Operations Management or related discipline;

Experience in Supervision, Operations Management, and/or Engineering 5-10 years;

Experience in Project Management, Process Engineering and Regulatory preferred;

Excellent interpersonnel and oral / written skills;

Demonstrated ability to effectively lead in a team environment;

Adaptable to change and skilled at leading change through direct reporting relationship and functional influence;

Experience with Lean/6 Sigma Manufacturing;

Ability to manage competing priorities;

Excellent analytical and problem solving skills; and

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.