Production Manager Job

                                                              Job Description

Division : Bostik

Region:  Americas

Job title:

Production Manager

Situation in organisation

Reports to Plant Manager

The Production Manager oversees the production operation.

Job dimensions

• Provide the leadership, direction, and management for all aspects of the Production activities;
• Own responsibility for the 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 Bostik specific EHS expectations;
• Create and manage the daily production schedule;
• Develop staff to support operational objectives;
• 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; and
• Coordinate activities with Corporate functions (EHS, Sales & Marketing, Customer Service, HR, Supply Chain, etc.).

Context and environment

• A fast paced, high pressure environment where you are involved in a wide variety of functions and activities.
• You will participate in activities within the plant and also outside the plant.
• Heavy use of computer software, both PC based and enterprise system, combined with frequent interpersonal communication.
• Expectation is that a good portion or your time will be spent on the floor. +35%

Accountabilities

• Leadership of production activities to meet plant and business objectives.

Qualifications / experience required

• BS or MS in Engineering or related discipline;
• Experience in Supervision, Operations Management, and/or Engineering 5-10 years;
• Experience in Project Management, Process Engineering and Regulatory for a total of at least 3-5 years;
• Excellent interpersonnel and oral / written skills;
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead in a team environment;
• Adaptable to change and can lead change;
• Experience with Lean/6 Sigma Manufacturing;
• Ability to manage competing priorities ;
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills; and
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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