Job Description

Production Manager

Division : Bostik

Region: Americas

Job title:

Production Manager

Situation in organisation

Reports to Plant Manager

Oversees Production Operation & Manufacturing Processes

Job Dimensions

• Provide leadership, direction, and management for all aspects of the Production activities;
• Own responsibility for 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 Arkema/Bostik specific EHS expectations;
• Manage execution of the daily production schedule;
• Coaching, training, and development of team members in their roles and according to Corporate policies including, but not limited to: EHS Management, MOC System, formalize and document Management System procedures;
• 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;
• Engage in active collaboration with corporate functions to achieve metrics and desired results (EHS, Sales & Marketing, Customer Service, HR, Supply Chain, etc.); and
• Drive continuous improvement activities, including improving housekeeping, efficiency, and reliability.

Context and environment

• A fast paced, high pressure environment where you are involved in a wide variety of functions and activities.
• Participate in activities within and outside the plant.
• Heavy use of computer software, both PC based, combined with frequent interpersonal communication.
• Expectation that a good portion or your time will be spent on the floor to best manage hourly operators and operatons overall. ~50%

Accountabilities

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

Qualifications / experience required

• BS or MS in Engineering, Operations Management or related discipline;
• Experience in Supervision, Operations Management, and/or Engineering 5-10 years;
• Experience in Project Management, Process Engineering and Regulatory preferred;
• Excellent interpersonnel and oral / written skills;
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead in a team environment;
• Adaptable to change and skilled at leading change through direct reporting relationship and functional influence;
• Experience with Lean/6 Sigma Manufacturing;
• Ability to manage competing priorities;
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills; and
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.