Production Manager
Core
Lead daily manufacturing operations at a plant site to ensure safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives while developing high-performing teams.
Role type
Production Manager (Manufacturing Operations)
Builds
Production schedules, staffing plans, inventory levels, and operational processes for customer demand
Domain
Industrial manufacturing (plastics, extrusion, injection molding)
Deliverable
production features
Required skills
Manufacturing operations management, production planning, scheduling, resource allocation, performance optimization, Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, quality management systems (ISO), Health Safety and Environmental (HSE) program leadership, data analysis, KPI monitoring
Preferred skills
Plastics manufacturing processes (extrusion, injection molding, blending), Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Microsoft Excel, Six Sigma
Technologies
Hydra MES, Microsoft Excel
Responsibilities
Provide leadership for daily manufacturing operations to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives; Optimize production schedules, staffing, inventory, and resources to meet customer demand; Coach, mentor, and develop Production Supervisors and team members; Champion a strong safety culture and support the company's goal of zero workplace injuries; Lead process improvement initiatives that enhance productivity, quality, efficiency, and cost performance; Analyze production data, monitor key performance indicators (KPI), and use insights to drive operational decision-making
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
