Manufacturing Manager

Avient • Bethlehem, PA

33d • Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Manager has direct responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of all assigned production lines. This role is also responsible for prioritizing work assignments for maintenance associates and manufacturing process engineers to effectively support manufacturing operations. The shift supervisor reports to this position. The role involves fostering a team-focused work environment to achieve plant and company goals and objectives, and participating in activities to enhance the growth and development of all manufacturing operations personnel. This includes safety, environmental, productivity, quality, maintenance, lean six sigma events, and financial performance.

Requirements

• Problem Solving Techniques
• Lean Six Sigma
• Cost Management
• Budget Management
• Manufacturing Industry
• Managing Direct Reports
• Leadership Experience
• Safety Procedures and Manufacturing Operations
• Conflict Resolution
• Time/Priority Management
• Work on a Team
• Reading/ Comprehension
• Stress Management
• Training/Mentoring Others
• Self-Motivated
• Organizational Skills
• Analytical Skills
• Microsoft Excel and Word
• SAP
• BS/BA degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• 5-10 years of experience in a Manufacturing setting preferred
• Prior experience managing Indirect employees preferred

Responsibilities

• Communicate safety and environmental expectations, conduct audits, investigate and document all incidents, conduct safety meetings, authorize work and sign permits, and participate on the plant safety committee.
• Determine requirements and assign personnel to each line to ensure efficient operation; monitor operations including run rates, changeovers, and line cleans; coordinate with maintenance, lab, and warehouse personnel to meet line production expectations; troubleshoot process issues and determine the appropriate course of action to resolve; participate in the development/revision of operating procedures; identify and participate in documentation of Management of Changes.
• Participate in plant staffing activities including interviewing and selection. Conduct performance reviews for direct reports and ensure performance reviews are conducted for all operations personnel; recommend wage increases and promotions; identify and prioritize personnel developmental needs; conduct disciplinary discussions; review staff assignments; develop and communicate work schedules for production lines and assign staff as needed.
• Support the Avient Reliability Program by coordinating shift maintenance activities and auditing equipment checklists to verify proper monitoring by operations. Ensure work orders are written and entered into e-mail for scheduling; schedule line downtime as required for proactive maintenance.
• Learn and use all appropriate systems which may include SAP, IQS, LRM, CCS, CAID Charts, E-time, Ariba on Demand, Microsoft Office applications.
• Understand and manage financial performance from a cost to manufacture standpoint for lines assigned to them.
• Drive Lean Six Sigma events to improve overall performance for assigned lines.
• Perform other projects/duties as assigned or needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager