Production Manager - Concord, NC

Position Summary: The Production Manager coordinates the manufacturing operations, including inventory, workforce scheduling, and production and shipment of product to meet customer requirements within defined lead times, cost constraints, quality, and safety targets. The Production Manager serves as a key driver of the facility's continuous improvement efforts and works closely with Quality Assurance and Engineering to develop and execute upon plans to ensure the facility's competitiveness. The ability to transfer/relocate as part of career progression is required. Position Requirements/Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's degree or relevant experience required Advanced degree of relevance a plus Experience:5-7 years of progressive, process manufacturing management within a similar industry (color/color additives/polymers/resins/paints/inks/plastics, etc.) required Proficiency in implementation and application of lean manufacturing theory required Extrusion process experience a plus Skills: Working knowledge and experience using Oracle APICS certification (CPIM or CSCP) and/or Lean Six Sigma certification preferred Essential Duties: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The duties listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. * Leads and manages the production and logistics departments; * Leads the HSE activities of the department and ensures associates are working safely; * Leads the continuous improvement efforts in his/her areas of responsibility and ensures alignment with other departmental leaders; * Develops production schedules and coordinates production activity with other departments to meet customer service requirements; * Monitors production performance to establish efficiency and to meet quality standards; * Ensures the use of efficient resources and asset utilization; * Assists in the development and clarification of process specifications; * Determines, troubleshoots, and corrects operational errors; * Manages inventory activities to meet service expectations and inventory metrics; * Acquires the necessary equipment to ensure effective departmental operations; * Monitors and corrects/improves equipment effectiveness of production processes; * Using Oracle, reports and documents metrics for department performance (i.e., losses, yields, productivity, etc.); * Analyzes qualitative, statistical, and quantitative data to improve product quality and production output; * Effectively participates and contributes as part of the plant leadership team; * Prioritizes and oversees multiple activities of assigned staff to maximize productivity; * Manages staff employment activities, including but not limited to, wage increases, succession plans, coaching, counseling, disciplinary action, performance improvement, performance evaluations, * Supports Plant Manager in execution of plant OEE program, ensuring systematic improvement in capacity utilization; * Participates in product and process development of projects and programs; * Demonstrates financial responsibility by contributing to, and working within, plant budgetary guidelines; * Responsible for the implementation and execution of the Work Force Development (WFD) and training program to ensure new operators are trained and current operators are cross-trained with fidelity to align with ISO/IATF certification standards as well as company goals and objectives * Collaborates with HR and Quality to develop and maintain Work Force Development programs and related training materials, practices and procedures * Works closely with Team Leader by providing guidance in the develop individual training plans to enhance Operators skills and ensures the execution of plans within the agreed upon timeline Additional Position Responsibilities * Effectively communicates across all levels of the organization to meet weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual goals and deadlines; * Effectively communicates company policies and procedures; * Improves job knowledge by attending training and keeping relevant knowledge and skills current; * Demonstrates organizational skills by working independently and with a team and by effectively delegating workload and responsibilities; * Contributes to organization success by meeting team and company goals; and * Follows all quality system and safety protocols by safely operating equipment, wearing proper protective equipment (PPE), completing safety training, keeping work areas clean and organized, and contributing to established safety goals. Required Qualities/Attributes * Exceptional organizational skills to include multi-tasking, planning, and time management; * Possesses a bias for action and operates with the appropriate sense of urgency; * Customer centric. Knows how to balance customer service with the realities of manufacturing; * Ability to adjust to ever-changing priorities; * Exceptional interpersonal, communication, relationship-building, and conflict management skills; * Results driven; * Capacity to own projects from inception to completion; and * Exceptional problem-solving skills. Safety Compliance * The safety of our employees takes precedence over all other initiatives and considerations."¯ All employees are required to comply with established safety protocols as outlined in our policies, procedures, and corporate communications."¯ Following the COVID-19 outbreak, Americhem expanded its safety policies and procedures to include travel restrictions, temperature testing, and rigorous sanitation practices, as well as social distancing and face covering protocols."¯ This experience has taught us that safety practices are evolutionary in nature and will continue to change."¯ All employees are responsible for complying with the most current safety practices as communicated by the Company.

Created: 2025-02-10