Job Description
Production Manager
JOB TITLE:
Production Manager (Salary Range: $96,500 - $145,000 pending experience)
JOB LOCATION:
Paulsboro, NJ
The Production Manager oversees daily production operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant manufacturing while leading supervisors and operators to achieve site objectives.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage production resources to meet operational objectives.
- Develop and execute EHS programs to achieve zero safety/environmental incidents.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, PSM (where applicable), and Bostik EHS expectations.
- Create and manage daily production schedules.
- Develop staff capabilities to support operational goals.
- Measure and improve operational efficiency continuously.
- Coordinate production activities with Purchasing, Logistics, and Maintenance departments.
- Ensure all required EHS and Quality training is completed for team members.
- Enforce compliance with company policies and best practices.
- Coordinate with Corporate EHS, Sales & Marketing, Customer Service, HR, and Supply Chain.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/TECHNICAL SKILLS/BEHAVIORAL SKILLS:
- BS or MS in Engineering or related discipline.
- 5–10 years experience in supervision, operations management, or engineering.
- 3–5 years experience in project management, process engineering, and regulatory compliance.
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to lead effectively in a team environment.
- Adaptable to change and capable of leading change.
- Experience with Lean or Six Sigma manufacturing principles.
- Ability to manage competing priorities.
- Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/TECHNICAL SKILLS/BEHAVIORAL SKILLS:
Experience with large‑scale manufacturing systems and enterprise systems; strong leadership and continuous improvement background.
REPORTING STRUCTURE:
Reports to Plant Manager. Oversees three Production Supervisors and associated operators.
WORKPLACE TYPE:
On‑site manufacturing environment; approximately 35% of time on the production floor.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
Minimal travel required; may include occasional business‑related travel.
