Production Manager
About The Position
Consistently demonstrates ability to lead and perform the duties below: Lead and ensure compliance with safety regulations and interface with regulatory agencies: Oversee production process and maintain product quality and adjust production plans to meet customer needs and ensures high-quality output. Manage necessary adjustments to production schedules and methods to align with customer specifications and demands. Actively engage in weekly meetings to coordinate schedules between maintenance and production teams. Ensure quality work from operations team by monitoring performance of operations, provide training and support as needed. Coordinate efforts to maintain plant operations during equipment failures or other disruptions. Offer constructive feedback to both maintenance and operations teams to enhance performance. Apply expertise in managing both operational processes and employees to achieve organizational goals. Prior experience in mining/heavy manufacturing, especially kilns . Assess and resolve organizational and people issues through coaching and mentoring. Demonstrates excellent organizational abilities, effectively solve problems, and manage multiple tasks simultaneously to ensure smooth operations. Customer service focus with a commitment to continuous improvement . Improvement Projects Lead and manage improvement projects aimed at increasing efficiency and reducing costs. Analyze current processes and identify areas for enhancement. Implement and monitor changes to ensure successful outcomes. Drives active safety engagements among team using formal safety stand-downs, SLAMs, and shift meetings. Makes routine field walks to inspect plant and ensure all processes are in good working order. Establishes and manages expectations for housekeeping, greasing, and equipment inspections. Drives accountability and removes barriers to completing these objectives.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, Mining, Business or related field
- 2+ years Manager experience in heavy industrial manufacturing environment
- Previous experience as department manager or superintendent for larger facilities
- Extensive knowledge and background in operations supply chain business processes, continuous manufacturing and production processes, and working contemporary concepts of continuous improvement and Lean Manufacturing
- Positive & proactive attitude with ability to address issues, implement solutions and motivate others
- Proven in leading operational excellence through applying behavior-based management
- Prior experience demonstrating effective management skills
- Demonstrable teamwork and maturity with a strong work ethic
- Fluency in spoken and written English
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in mining/heavy manufacturing, especially kilns
- Industry background in manufacturing related to mining, paper mills, steel plants, refractory, heavy equipment fabrication, stone processing, cement plants, etc. preferred
- Demonstrable success in cultural 'turn around' a plus
Responsibilities
- Lead and ensure compliance with safety regulations and interface with regulatory agencies
- Oversee production process and maintain product quality
- Adjust production plans to meet customer needs and ensures high-quality output
- Manage necessary adjustments to production schedules and methods to align with customer specifications and demands
- Actively engage in weekly meetings to coordinate schedules between maintenance and production teams
- Ensure quality work from operations team by monitoring performance of operations, provide training and support as needed
- Coordinate efforts to maintain plant operations during equipment failures or other disruptions
- Offer constructive feedback to both maintenance and operations teams to enhance performance
- Apply expertise in managing both operational processes and employees to achieve organizational goals
- Assess and resolve organizational and people issues through coaching and mentoring
- Lead and manage improvement projects aimed at increasing efficiency and reducing costs
- Analyze current processes and identify areas for enhancement
- Implement and monitor changes to ensure successful outcomes
- Drive active safety engagements among team using formal safety stand-downs, SLAMs, and shift meetings
- Make routine field walks to inspect plant and ensure all processes are in good working order
- Establish and manage expectations for housekeeping, greasing, and equipment inspections
- Drive accountability and remove barriers to completing these objectives
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
