Production Manager

Position Summary:

Supervises production employees in a manufacturing environment; Plans and assigns work meeting safety, quality and delivery goals. Recommend improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures and working conditions. 

***This is for 2nd shift***

Key Responsibilities:

• Schedule and coordinate departmental activities to meet schedule attainment, inventory requirements and deliver quality manufactured products.
• Ensure a positive approach to employee relations for all employees. Maintain effective lines of communication with employees, leads and peers. Resolve employee issues through established channels.
• Administer all policies and procedures as established fairly and consistently.
• Lead by example, coach and mentor all assigned employees.
• Monitor cost reductions, such as waste, scrap, damage and rework margins.
• Maintain time and attendance records.
• Lead the activities of hiring, corrective actions and scheduling of employees in area.
• Manage the successful transition of new products and technology into the production area.
• Balance quality, productivity, safety, and morale to achieve positive results in production area. Work to continuously improve in all areas.
• Manage departmental performance measures, including visual controls and provides regular reports to manager.
• Design and procure tools and equipment.
• Support safety initiatives; policies and procedures to ensure plant operations are safe and consistent with company and governmental standards and help reduce accidents and injuries.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Effectively communicate with all members of organization.
• Prioritize tasks, handle multiple priorities and delegate when appropriate.
• Adapt quickly to changing policies and procedures.
• Strong project management skills.
• Must be able to read and interpret production specifications.
• Analytical ability is required to gather and summarize data to find solutions to various production problems and prioritize work.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
• Acute attention to detail and high level of organization and accuracy.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and production flow.
• Proficient in word processing, spreadsheets, inventory control applications.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.

Required Education and Experience:

• Associates degree with concentration in manufacturing or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years on leadership experience including direct experience in leading front-line production, compounders and warehouse employees.
• Experience using ERP system and Microsoft office.
• Proven track record of successfully training employees in productivity and safety.
• Ability to coach and mentor employees on one-on-one basis as well as a group.
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• BS degree in Business or Engineering.
• 7-10 years of managing manufacturing employees in the cosmetics or pharmaceutical industry.
• Lean/Six Sigma certification.
• Fluently bilingual in English and Spanish.

Physical Demands:

• Regular standing, walking, reaching, and handling of materials and equipment.
• Frequent lifting and moving of objects weighing up to 30 pounds.
• Occasional bending, crouching, stooping, and kneeling.
• Repetitive hand, finger, and arm motions.
• The ability to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Visual acuity to inspect product quality and packaging.
• Exposure to manufacturing noise, temperature variations, and materials.