Production Manager

Techo-Bloc•Cayce, SC

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Techo-Bloc is expanding into South Carolina with our newest state-of-the-art facility. We’re looking for founding leaders who want to shape a plant from day one: its people, its standards and its culture. Techo-Bloc is a successful, entrepreneurial, growth-oriented, and fast-paced company. Techo-Bloc inspires artscapes across North America with innovative design and an exceptional dedication to quality. We lead the hardscape industry in style with substance making R&D both a core competency and a passionate pursuit. To that end, we build teams in our production facilities of the highest caliber and equip them with the latest technology to deliver superior products. We ensure the landscape and masonry products we design, and produce are functional, durable, and astonishingly beautiful. Using the 5S and Kanban philosophies, we are dedicated to a manufacturing collaboration that supports running a “whole-minded” production system, and an excellent way to promote improvement. With 9 manufacturing facilities (soon to be 10), 30 international patents and over 850 employees, we operate in an exciting and dynamic environment. Through exceptional product quality, innovation and a thorough understanding of our clients’ businesses, we have developed a true passion for helping our partners succeed. As we continue to expand, our team members are offered opportunities to professionally develop, learn new abilities and pursue projects that excite them. If you want to work for a company that listens and is dedicated to your progress this may be your next career move!

Requirements

5-7+ years of work experience in a production or operations management position
Ensure the proper functioning of equipment and identify potential equipment and process problems
Strong Mechanical aptitude. Mechanically inclined with proof of experience with automated and precision alignment of drive trains, conveyors machine frames.
Strong Hydraulics, Compressor, and Pneumatics aptitude and ability to find root cause and trouble shoot system issues.
Ability to test electrical systems, continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, Encoders, Controllers, Profit-Bus, Servo Motors and Drives, Siemens PLCs ( or like)
Basic knowledge in PLC Logic Controls, Programmable controls with excellent trouble shooting skills
Able to operate equipment, and proven track record of training and instructing others with little to no skills
Spends 80 % of time on the shop floor not in the office.
This role is designed as a Monday through Friday full-time position, however, the right candidate has the willingness to work flexible manufacturing schedules including nights, weekends, etc. when needs demand.
Experience championing lean manufacturing philosophies like Kanban or other.
Experience with Microsoft Office tools, ERP systems, Siemens S7, and a strong Excel acumen.
Strong success track record of ability to plan, organize, implement, and inspire adoption of programs, processes, etc.
Dedication to proactive thinking, collaboration and communication

Nice To Haves

Preference will be given to candidates with concrete paver stamping equipment and experience in the industry
B.S. in Engineering, Business Management or related discipline preferred
Loyalty, honesty, humbleness and transparency
Have a strong work ethic, always consider the Company’s best interest before making a decision
Deliver results with the highest quality standards – never accept mediocrity
Have a customer-oriented approach

Responsibilities

Get hands-on during equipment commissioning and startup, learning every machine and control system as it comes online.
Recruit, hire and train your Production Chiefs and production team, developing operators who are skilled, safe and empowered.
Write the playbook: create the SOPs, safety practices and 5S/Kanban routines that define how this plant runs.
Launch our 8 Step Safety Program and Safety Committee at the new site, building a safety-first culture from the very first shift.
Set up KPI and OEE tracking from day one, then use the data to take the lines from startup to full-rate production.
Work shoulder-to-shoulder with Maintenance, Planning and the Plant Manager to solve the challenges only a new plant presents — and celebrate the wins along the way.
Directly Leads and Manages Production Chiefs. Works collaboratively with Logistics, Yard, Production Planning, QA Technician, HR, Finance to ensure company financials are met or exceeded.
Inspire desired workplace safety behaviors defined in our 8 Step Safety Program. Leading and sustaining a safe place to work environment. Lead and Ensure compliance with all OSHA programs. Co- Lead Safety Committee program.
Oversee the production planning, staffing, and day-to-day manufacturing operations in a cost-effective manner, accurately track and record KPI’s.
Troubleshoot and resolve operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays. Prepare and maintain appropriate production record systems utilizing Microsoft D365 etc.
Ensure the efficient management of operations of a multiple shift production facility and ensure the proper functioning of equipment identifying and resolving potential problems
Ensure product quality standards are met through inspections and material testing procedures.
Aiding in capital improvement projects including design, engineering, scheduling, purchasing, budgets and installation and PM programs
Learns, over time, how to operate all plant machines, and how to trouble shoot including PLC etc.
Create, Drive implementation and Ensure compliance and adoption of Standard and Operation Procedures ( SOP's)
Develop and implement measures to continuously improvement production methods and equipment performance via programs like 5S and Kanban.
Analyze Data drawn from production reports to identify possible improvements, reduce losses and the number of breakdowns as well as improve efficiency and product quality.
Effectively lead people; Communicate, and apply company policies and procedure
Recruit, review and hire production team as required.
Motivate employees, be a positive source of influence, lead by example and encourage autonomous work by empowering employees
Develop and deliver employee training and development plans to ensure succession planning and employee retention