Manager, Production

SUMMARY

The Production Manager will lead the development and execution of manufacturing processes to achieve shared objectives across the facility. This role will measure safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance while leveraging data to drive continuous improvement efforts. The Production Manager is responsible for driving results through efficiency gains, balancing capacity to demand, managing labor, and developing and leading a diverse team.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversees all aspects of production, including, but not limited to, planning and scheduling, staffing, manufacturing operations, final assembly, and on-time delivery of product.
• Contributes to the development of, and manages, operating budget; ensures achievement of financial objectives.
• Manages efforts to identify root causes of issues negatively impacting production objectives.
• Leads and coordinates a wide variety of identified and approved initiatives and projects designed to improve processes and performance.
• Participate in new product development and/or product change initiatives.
• Ensures effective employee relations, provides employee coaching and development to leaders and associates.
• Develops and executes enhanced training program for new hires and cross-training.
• Collaborates with Scheduling/Planning to maximize throughput and attainment.
• Recommends and makes improvements in value stream machinery, equipment, industrialization and manufacturing methods. Provides capital investment justification to the leadership team.
• Maintains good technical knowledge of operations; follows the escalation process to address and respond to abnormalities and recommends corrective action as required.
• Ensures that standard operating procedures are developed, executed and updated in accordance with ISO guidelines in the areas.
• Follows company policies and practices as outlined in the Employee Handbook and/or applicable employment agreement. Follows safety guidelines and procedures in accordance to the job.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's in manufacturing related field or equivalent experience preferred.
• Minimum of 5-7 years production or plant management experience in a supervisory/leadership role.
• Experience with TPS, ISO9001:2008, and lean manufacturing principles.
• Solid understanding and application of workplace 6S and other Lean manufacturing principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office environment.
• Must be able to demonstrate creativity and ingenuity in applying injection molding principles and practices.
• Proven track record of building a team managing change streamlining processes and driving safety quality delivery and cost improvements
• Strong analytical problem-solving delegation and conflict resolution skills.
• Exceptional leadership interpersonal and organizational skills.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Actively supports and complies with Pelican's objectives, guidelines and commitment to Quality and Safety, with an emphasis on continual improvement.
• Must be able to interact effectively and cooperatively with employees at all levels.
• Must have the ability to complete assignments within the timeframe specified by the Manager.
• Must be flexible regarding working hours. Must be able to work evenings and weekends, with or without advanced notice.
• Must be able to operate in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ensures that staff is contributing at maximum potential through rigorous hiring practices and an emphasis on training and development initiatives, including coaching and counseling direct reports in their performance and professional development, effectively measuring staff performance, for approving the proposal of pay increases, hiring decisions and disciplinary actions.
• Emphasizes ethical leadership and decision-making to protect Pelican's brand and reputation.
• Establishes challenging, productive and achievable goals for direct reports; measure results by establishing checkpoints to track progress.
• Must be able to travel, nationally and internationally, as necessary.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be frequently required to execute standard physical activities within the facility areas (i.e. stand, walk, sit, use hands/fingers).
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be frequently required to execute non-standard physical activities within the facility areas (i.e. climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch).
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.