Situation in Organization

Reports to Plant Manager The Production Manager leads the plant production organization

 

Job Dimensions

Provide the leadership, direction, and management for five distinct manufacturing operations and operating teams. Responsible for the safe operation and compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements. Responsible for delivery production to KPI targets and results against site productivity goals Responsible for developing and maintaining the capacity and staffing modules needed to meet operational objectives for the site.

 

Activities

Lead production resources to meet operational objectives Deliver the goal of no safety or environmental incidents while complying with PSM requirements. Active and frequent engagement on the shop floor to ensure safe behaviors, drive continuous improvement and compliance with EH&S policies. Practice Safe work habits in accordance with OSHA, EPA guidelines, and Bostik specific EHS expectations. Ensure PSM systems and processes are in place and valued. Set high expectations for shop floor housekeeping and utilization of 5S. Lead and execute the plant operational excellence program to improve operational efficiency. Set clear responsibility and expectations for supervisors and shift leads to deliver results.  Ensure a system of accountability is in place. Drive continuous improvement in process OEE, yield and first time right production through non-capital process optimization. Engage and set priorities with plant leadership team to leverage resources and align priorities to deliver production targets. Effectively communicate and coordinate with shared services functions to ensure Instill a sense of accountability and ownership at all levels of the production organization to deliver production to KPI targets. Engagement with off shift on routine basis Ensure a culture of problem solving and root cause analysis to drive the elimination of repeat failures. Instill a culture of urgency and rapid action to resolve problems and implement sustainable improvements. Context and environment A fast paced, high pressure environment where you are involved in a wide variety of functions and activities. You will participate in activities within the plant and also outside the plant. Heavy use of computer software, both PC based and enterprise system, combined with frequent interpersonal communication. Expectation is that a good portion or your time will be spent on the floor. +50%

 

Accountabilities

Leadership of production activities to meet plant and business objectives.

 

Qualifications / Experience Required

BS or MS in Engineering or related discipline Experience in Supervision and Management of Manufacturing Operations 5-10 years Demonstrated ability to improve operational productivity and quality. Excellent interpersonal skills Demonstrated ability to effectively lead in a team environment Adaptable to change and can lead change Experience with Lean/6 Sigma Manufacturing Ability to manage competing priorities Excellent analytical and problem solving skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Experience working in PSM covered processes or similarly regulated operation