Production Manager

INX International Ink Co.•City of Dunkirk, NY

5h•$100,000 - $120,000

About The Position

This role offers a range of $100,000 to $120,000 annually. Actual compensation will be based on qualifications such as experience, education, certifications, and skills, as well as geographic considerations. We are seeking a Production Manager to work at one of our facilities. INX's location makes the ink on 100% of all beer and beverage cans manufactured in the United States. As Production Manager you will be responsible for: Planning, organizing, directing and running optimum day-to-day operations to exceed our customers’ expectations Increasing production, assets capacity & flexibility while minimizing unnecessary costs & maintaining current quality standards Being responsible for production output, product quality, and on-time shipping Allocating resources effectively and fully utilize assets to produce optimal results Implementing strategies in alignment with strategic initiatives and provide a clear sense of direction and focus Monitoring operations and trigger corrective actions Encouraging a trusting relationship within workgroup and promote cross-functionality between all departments Developing systems and processes that track and optimize productivity and standards, metrics and performance targets to ensure effective return on assets Staying up-to-date with latest production management best practices and concepts Being committed/involved in the (TPM) Total Productive Maintenance System and Processes as a TPM Pillar Coordinator Collecting and analyze data to find places of waste or overtime Addressing employees’ issues or grievances Supervising Production dept. employees and coordinates employee schedules Directing the development of new and improved methods, tools, equipment and procedures Assessing customer quality complaints and quality reports as it pertains to production Working with department supervisors to develop solutions for problems & improve Production efficiencies

Requirements

Have 3 to 7 years of management or supervisory experience in manufacturing
Have an bachelor degree or equivalent from a 4-year college preferably in Engineering or Management
Have manufacturing, warehouse and supervisory/managerial experience
Demonstrate mechanical skills and knowledge of Production processes
Have excellent math skills, as well as oral, written, reading and comprehension skills in order to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
Demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Suite programs (MS Office) and other computer skills
Show prior experience leading, coaching, and developing a team and delivering performance metrics
Demonstrate strong skills, knowledge, and capability in Manufacturing principles such as OEE, Lean, or TPM

Nice To Haves

SAP Knowledge
Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups
Proficiency in Spanish, Polish, or sign language
Manufacturing Program Planning and Coordination knowledge
UV/TP/OSF (Ink) Manufacturing knowledge
Leadership experience in a production or manufacturing environment
Experience with Inventory Control
Experience with Change Management
Previous experience within the Ink Industry

Responsibilities

Planning, organizing, directing and running optimum day-to-day operations to exceed our customers’ expectations
Increasing production, assets capacity & flexibility while minimizing unnecessary costs & maintaining current quality standards
Being responsible for production output, product quality, and on-time shipping
Allocating resources effectively and fully utilize assets to produce optimal results
Implementing strategies in alignment with strategic initiatives and provide a clear sense of direction and focus
Monitoring operations and trigger corrective actions
Encouraging a trusting relationship within workgroup and promote cross-functionality between all departments
Developing systems and processes that track and optimize productivity and standards, metrics and performance targets to ensure effective return on assets
Staying up-to-date with latest production management best practices and concepts
Being committed/involved in the (TPM) Total Productive Maintenance System and Processes as a TPM Pillar Coordinator
Collecting and analyze data to find places of waste or overtime
Addressing employees’ issues or grievances
Supervising Production dept. employees and coordinates employee schedules
Directing the development of new and improved methods, tools, equipment and procedures
Assessing customer quality complaints and quality reports as it pertains to production
Working with department supervisors to develop solutions for problems & improve Production efficiencies