Production Manager

Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition North America, Inc.•Ayer, MA

13h•$116,000 - $135,000

About The Position

Oversee manufacturing processes to meet/exceed daily safety, quality, productivity, cost, and team development daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual targets. Use Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure process performance and run-to-target results. When targets are not met, follow the Plan-Do-Check-Act model to systematically analyze the root cause of failure and implement sustainable solutions to eliminate problems. Facilitate the implementation of continuous improvement programs to improve manufacturing efficiencies, eliminate waste, increase throughput, and schedule compliance. Promote a culture of team member involvement in all areas of manufacturing Supervise, coach, and train members of the manufacturing team members Ensure all regulatory requirements are met including but not limited to quality, regulatory, supply chain, product development, finance, customer service, etc.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, business or engineering field preferred.
Minimum 5 years supervisory/management experience in a manufacturing environment required. Food and Beverage manufacturing a plus.
Exposure to implementing continuous improvement, employee involvement techniques, change management.
Implementation experience of Lean Manufacturing techniques
Demonstrated people skills and ability to motivate and maintain a positive working environment
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Working knowledge of Daily Management Systems and Lean Manufacturing techniques to eliminate waste
Basis understanding of OSHA and FDA regulations
Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and familiarity with standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Ability to transfer technical knowledge to practical applications
Ability to lead and implement change while maintaining a high level of employee engagement
Excellent follow-up skills and ability to drive results while building strong team involvement
Ability to lift 50lbs
Ability to stand, walk on concrete floors for ~8 hours
Ability to walk, bend, reach, stoop, climb stairs/ladders
Ability to wear all protective equipment

Nice To Haves

Food and Beverage manufacturing a plus.

Responsibilities

Ensures that finished products are consistently manufactured meeting prescribed standards (compliant) with safety, quality, and good manufacturing practices, on time, and meeting patient expectations
Ensures delivery of business objectives through the execution of standard processes, workflows, and resource management
Leads daily management processes (cascading/escalation) for alignment with the objectives in the short term (Gambas, Team Huddles), Weekly Operational Reviews, and Monthly Operational reviews for medium and long term to achieve production plans
Identify and achieve performance improvements through gap analysis and root-cause techniques
Motivate, guide, support, and coach the resources to achieve objectives
Elaborates and executes workforce development program that will provide appropriate flexibility of workforce and assets
Focuses on material availability, finished goods quality, and on-time delivery through optimal resource allocation
Provides timely feedback and coaching to individuals and teams to develop them to their full potential and to achieve objectives
Ensure succession plans and development - coaching of direct reports (where applicable) including the development of specific training
Promotes and enhances a positive labor-management relationship including efforts to continuously improve teamwork and establish high levels of employee involvement
Leads a continuous improvement/employee involvement culture
Drive for excellence and support operators and staff in their tasks focusing on the safety of people
Ensure the timely launch of new products to the Market as per agreement with the business unit
Other duties as assigned by the supervisor