Production Manager

Techo-Bloc•Cayce, SC

14d•Onsite

About The Position

Techo-Bloc is opening a new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Cayce, South Carolina, and is seeking a Production Manager to help establish the plant’s workforce, operating standards, and culture. The role reports to the Plant Manager and has daily responsibility for workforce management, productivity, cost control, continuous improvement, health and safety, and employee training. The Production Manager supports the business plan and its OEE targets, and contributes to annual budgeting and capital improvement projects. During the first year, the manager will participate in equipment commissioning and startup; recruit, hire, and train production operators and team members; establish standard operating procedures, safety practices, and 5S/Kanban routines; launch the site’s 8 Step Safety Program and Safety Committee; and establish KPI and OEE tracking. The manager will collaborate with Maintenance, Planning, and the Plant Manager to bring the new facility to full-rate production. The position is based in Cayce, South Carolina. The manager will spend Monday through Friday training in Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania, possibly for three to six months. The role is designed as full-time, Monday through Friday, with willingness to work flexible manufacturing schedules, including nights and weekends, when needed. The manager is expected to spend 80% of the time on the shop floor.

Requirements

5–7+ years of work experience in a production or operations management position.
Strong mechanical aptitude and demonstrated experience with automated equipment and precision alignment of drive trains, conveyors, and machine frames.
Strong aptitude in hydraulics, compressors, and pneumatics, including root-cause analysis and troubleshooting.
Ability to test electrical systems and circuit continuity, and work with electrical wiring, encoders, controllers, Profit-Bus, servo motors and drives, and Siemens PLCs or similar systems.
Basic knowledge of PLC logic and programmable controls, with strong troubleshooting skills.
Ability to operate equipment and a demonstrated record of training and instructing people with little or no prior skills.
Excellent people leadership and culture-change management skills.
Proven ability to plan, organize, implement, and inspire adoption of programs and processes.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Experience championing lean manufacturing philosophies such as Kanban.
Experience with Microsoft Office tools and ERP systems, and strong Excel skills.
Willingness to work flexible manufacturing schedules, including nights and weekends when needed.
Willingness to spend Monday through Friday training in Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania, possibly for three to six months.
Frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 80 pounds; closely inspect and continually monitor machines; move throughout the facility; and, occasionally, climb steps and ladders or work in tight spaces.

Nice To Haves

B.S. in Engineering, Business Management, or a related discipline preferred.
Concrete paver stamping equipment experience and experience in the industry are preferred.
Experience with Siemens S7.

Responsibilities

Directly lead and manage Production Operators and work collaboratively with Logistics, Yard, Production Planning, QA, HR, and Finance to meet or exceed company financial targets.
Promote safe workplace behaviors under the 8 Step Safety Program, sustain a safe work environment, ensure compliance with OSHA programs, and co-lead the Safety Committee.
Oversee production planning, staffing, and daily manufacturing operations cost-effectively; track and record KPIs and support OEE and financial targets.
Troubleshoot operational, manufacturing, equipment, and maintenance problems to minimize costs and prevent delays.
Prepare and maintain production records using systems such as Microsoft D365.
Manage operations in a multiple-shift production facility and ensure equipment functions properly by identifying and resolving potential problems.
Ensure product quality standards through inspections and material-testing procedures.
Assist with capital improvement projects, including design, engineering, scheduling, purchasing, budgets, installation, and preventive maintenance programs.
Learn to operate plant machines and troubleshoot systems, including PLCs.
Create, drive implementation of, and ensure compliance with and adoption of standard operating procedures.
Develop and implement continuous-improvement measures for production methods and equipment performance, including 5S and Kanban programs.
Analyze production-report data to identify improvements, reduce losses and breakdowns, and improve efficiency and product quality.
Lead employees effectively, communicate and apply company policies and procedures, and motivate employees through positive influence and example.
Recruit, review, and hire production team members as needed.
Develop and deliver employee training and development plans that support succession planning and retention.
Establish credibility and develop and sustain strong internal and external business relationships.
Spend approximately 80% of working time on the shop floor.
Participate in equipment commissioning and startup, build the production team, and establish operating, safety, KPI, and OEE systems for the new plant.