Production Manager - Spun Fiber

Morgan Advanced Materials • Augusta, GA

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Morgan Advanced Materials is a global organization with a rich history of innovation, specializing in advanced ceramic and carbon materials. The Thermal Ceramics division designs, manufactures, and installs thermal insulation products that reduce energy consumption and emissions in high-temperature applications. This role is within the Spun Fiber Department, focusing on ensuring safety, quality, and continuous improvement while managing department operations including EHS/Safety, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operational Excellence. The company is purpose-driven, aiming to use advanced materials to make the world more sustainable and improve quality of life. Key figures for Morgan Advanced Materials include £1,100.7m revenue (2024), approximately 8,000 employees, manufacturing in over 20 countries, and a global customer portfolio. It is a UK PLC listed on the London Stock Exchange and a member of the FTSE 250 Index.

Requirements

• BS degree in Engineering (Ceramic, Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, or Polymer & Fiber) is desired, but experience in lieu of education will be considered.
• 3-5 years of experience in an industrial or manufacturing setting is essential.
• Experienced in equipment management and facilitating maintenance activities and scheduled shutdowns is essential.
• Work experience in a behavior-based safety environment is essential.
• Must possess superior organization, communications, presentation skills, critical thinking, EQ.
• Ability to perform as a Leader and Collaborator and the ability to communicate comfortably at all levels of the organization is essential.
• Experience operating in ERP systems.
• Advanced MS Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project Management and good report writing and data analysis skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks.
• Ability to analyze data and plan improvement activities.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

• Previous supervisory/management experience is a plus.
• Lean manufacturing experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Ensure company policies and procedures are followed.
• Promote a culture of safety.
• Support quality assurance and continuous improvement programs.
• Achieve all elements of the Morgan Code of Conduct.
• Foster an atmosphere of teamwork, accountability, and employee development.
• Manage department operations including EHS/Safety, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operational Excellence.
• Stimulate maximum efficiency and productivity of Line Lead, Process Engineers, Maintenance Lead, and production employees.
• Assure efficient utilization of equipment and facilities.
• Ensure expenditure is maintained within budget limitations.
• Establish operating schedules for highly fluctuating product requirements.
• Responsible for selection, hiring, and development of the management team.
• Participate in performance calibrations and recommend merit increases, promotions, and transfers.
• Assure compliance with Company and Plant policies, health and safety standards, environmental regulations, hazardous waste, and good housekeeping practices.
• Lead Root Cause Analysis and Incident Investigations related to the Spun Fiber Department in conjunction with Safety and HR.
• Participate in base plan presentation and continuously review ongoing performance to assure achievement of goals.
• Work with appropriate individuals to plan business objectives, coordinate functions and operations between departments, and establish responsibilities and procedures for attaining objectives.
• Drive the development of standard operating procedures.
• Manage policy deployment in the areas of Lean Manufacturing techniques, quality, cost reduction, on-time delivery, safety, customer satisfaction, employee relations, and plant performance.
• Assure compliance with quality and process specifications.
• Provide leadership for employee relations through effective communications, coaching, training, and development.
• Manage overtime requirements to meet internal and external customer requirements along with financial responsibilities.
• Behave responsibly and ethically in all matters, presenting a high level of authenticity and engagement.
• Evaluate performance of the Spun Department Team for compliance with established policies and objectives of the division and contributions in attaining objectives.
• Support and participate in management review meetings per ISO requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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