Production Manager-Coatings Line Manager

aquesst•Chester, SC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this job is to lead and oversee the Fiberglass Coating Line Production Operations at the IKO Fiberglass Mat Plant in Chester, South Carolina. This role will initially be integrated into the Project Team and will be responsible for developing and preparing the coating line operations during the delivery and installation phase. Once the installation is complete, the Coating Line Production Manager will oversee the commencement of production, collaborating with the other members of the management team. As this is a newly established position associated with the startup of the coating line, the job description will be detailed in the subsequent sections: Coating Line Installation and Commissioning Responsibilities, Operations Job Responsibilities, and Basic Job Qualifications.

Requirements

4-year degree in an Engineering field preferred or equivalent production leadership experience.
12-15 years of leadership/supervisory experience in a manufacturing setting.
Experience, knowledge or trained in Lean Manufacturing and 5S.
Proficient with Microsoft Office, JDE, Maximo or equivalent ERP and management systems.
Ability to effectively communicate to all levels within the organization.
Ability to grow and mentor talent
Possesses strong process and financial acumen
Ability to effectively motivate and bring together a new team with everyone focused on Operational Excellence.
Greenfield or Brownfield start-up experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

Greenfield or Brownfield start-up experience

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the HSE manager to formulate site-specific safety and environmental procedures, along with training documents, such as LOTO, Confined Space, JHA’s, etc. specific to the coating line.
Establish 5S Standards for each production area.
Develop Leader Standard Work for all leadership roles within production.
Create all operator standard operating procedures, covering the process from raw material unloading to the wrapping of the final product.
Generate comprehensive work instructions for each role.
Establish all production job descriptions.
Produce all training documentation pertinent to production roles.
Design operator checklists that facilitate daily tasks (work instructions).
Formulate all quality testing procedures in conjunction with Corporate Quality for both raw materials and finished product.
Participate in the hiring and selection team responsible for filling all vacant positions.
Contribute to the build team by linking operational documentation to the specific recommendations of machine manufacturers, including equipment operation guidelines, etc.
Assist with all other areas including safety, machine maintenance, material procurement and vendor relationships, and personnel development.
Ensures a safe working environment by strictly following IKO’s safety policies and procedures, while promoting ongoing improvements in safety and housekeeping.
Consistently demonstrates behavior aligned with the IKO Core Values: Sharing Knowledge, Integrity, Long-Term Thinking, Performance, Humility, and Agility.
Cultivates a work environment defined by mutual trust and respect, open and honest communication, teamwork, and a commitment to success.
Provides the necessary leadership to guarantee that product quality meets customer expectations for all products dispatched from the plant.
Ensures a trained and motivated workforce that can execute the plant’s business strategy.
Responsible for maintaining controlled and capable processes with a focus on safety, quality, productivity, and environmental compliance.
Efficiently utilizes plant personnel and equipment to enhance productivity and cost-effectiveness in achieving the plant’s business objectives (JE, OEE, CSF produced, etc.)
Collaborate with other departments to actively pursue manufacturing improvement initiatives while fostering a One Plant partnership with other departments and colleagues to achieve shared goals.