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Job Description

Position description and functions:

·         Instructs the Shift Supervisors/ Production Leads on each of the three operating shifts.

·         Leads safety effort. Participates in Safety Walk Throughs.

·         Utilizes 5S and Lean Manufacturing as key components of the operating work place strategy.

·         Drives continuous improvement. Recommends process upgrades to increase yield, reduce the production cycle and manufacturing cost.

·         Investigates yield and financial variances using the SAP ERP system. Provides corrective actions as required.

·         Develops supervisors and leads.

·         Writes procedures to maintain department manuals, work instructions, SOP’s, etc.  Review production methods and make necessary changes to improve productivity

·         Coordinates the manufacturing side in evaluating and recommending new production equipment and processes. Oversee installation and start-up. Knowledge of PLC based process automation systems is a plus.

·         Fills in for Director of Operations when he is out of the office.

·         Coordinates with Materials Maintenance for the repair or upgrading of the process equipment.

·         Implements the use of SPC to control process operations.

·         Handles administrative functions of the production operation, including:

·         Implement production schedules to meet production plan requirements and optimize use of available resources

·         Personnel related activities, including employee evaluations, performance reviews, and disciplinary action if required.

·         Weekly payroll reporting

·         Provides technical support to co-workers. 

·         Is aware of, and assure compliance with, all corporate policies

·         Performs additional related duties as required.

Job Requirements

Education, Experience and Training:

·         BS in Materials or Chemical Engineering

·         5+ years of experience as a Production Manager in a chemical manufacturing plant

·         Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and 5S

·         Knowledge of MS Office products.

·         Knowledge of PLC based operating systems

Critical Performance Competencies:

·         Ability to work well independently and within a team environment

·         Ability to effectively and efficiently mentor team members

·         Ability to work with a diverse multi-national work force

·         Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting abilities

·         Excellent organizational skill, attention to detail and analytical reasoning.

·         Excellent verbal and written communication skills

·         Ability to learn quickly and apply new knowledge correctly and consistently

·         Must have flexibility and willingness to support 24x7 operations environment

·         Understanding and tolerance for ambiguity in a constantly changing environment

Requirements::

·         Mechanical aptitude to understand / troubleshoot manufacturing equipment

·         Ability to wear all safety equipment as required including safety glasses, safety shoes, breathing air respirator, gloves, etc.

·         Spend significant amounts of time directly in the chemical manufacturing area in an environment which may contain dust, dirt, odors, noise, etc.

·         Work rapidly for long periods

·         Work under time pressure

·         Use of the telephone throughout the work day as needed to conduct business

·         Communicating and interacting with others

·         Problem solving

·         Confidentiality

·         Customer contact (internal)

Value Competencies:

·         Displays personal and corporate integrity

·         Displays leadership through innovation

·         Displays a passion for what you do and a drive to improve

·         Displays a relentless commitment to win

Working hours:

·         40+ hours per week will typically be necessary to accomplish performance objectives and to provide satisfactory job presence and/or responsiveness.

·         Flexibility as to the specific working hours may be required. Must be available for weekend work if required.