Production Manager Jacksonville

Polynt Group•Jacksonville, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Polynt Composites USA is a global leader in the manufacturing of composites, coatings, and chemical intermediates, serving key industries such as industrial, transportation, construction, marine, medical, and consumer goods. The Production Manager reports directly to the Site Manager and is responsible for developing, implementing, and measuring processes and activities related to operational optimization, manufacturing cost reduction, and quality improvements while meeting all safety and environmental requirements. The continuous development of the production employees through empowerment and accountability implementation of best practices in order to assure the desired level of plant productivity, process improvements, safety and reliability to meet all customer requirements; proposing yearly production plans (i.e. volume, costs, etc.) for approval and implementing those plans.

Requirements

B. S. Mechanical or Chemical Engineering (or equivalent industry experience)
10 or more years of experience in the chemical industry; resin manufacturing preferred
In-depth knowledge of chemical process operations, EHS regulations
Experience with financial analysis, budget preparation and administration
Demonstrated success in leading continuous improvement in a team environment.
Excellent interpersonal skills, strong team player, independent worker requiring minimal day-to-day direction or oversight.

Nice To Haves

SAP experience is preferred

Responsibilities

Maintain in place and/or ensure proper processes, systems, tools, and technology to improve and maintain the site’s production operations.
Work closely with the Maintenance Manager to ensure the safe operation and reliability of the plant equipment.
Oversee process to ensure production procedures are accurate, regularly reviewed and kept up to date.
Ensure proper rotation of RM/FG stock, blocked stock and usage of line flush stock.
Work closely with the shift supervisors to provide direction on implementation of manufacturing best practice initiatives, oversight of daily and weekly priorities, and personnel development.
Establish daily and weekly priorities to be accomplished, reviewing production to determine ways to optimize both personnel and equipment, as well as working with the supervisors on the actual implementation of best practices such as the double-check and flush procedures.
Foster an environment where open communication and feedback is valued between operators, supervisors and management.
Fulfill the role of critical liaison between Operations and Maintenance to address equipment/maintenance concerns and develop corresponding action plans to address.
Manage production with a results-driven sense of urgency inside a framework focused on safety, quality and continuous improvement to meet customer demand and company goals.
Develop a culture which minimizes risks throughout the area and ensures compliance with regulations, policies and procedures.
Set, monitor and use the area KPI’s to drive efficiencies and value throughout the organization.
Collaborate closely with the EHS Manager, acting as a leader and role model for plant safety, hazard awareness, hazard elimination and environmental compliance.
Work closely with the plant scheduler and S/R departments to maintain high levels of quality and service to our customers.
Perform other duties, projects and responsibilities as assigned.