Per, (MK)

Central Business Solutions•Berlin, NJ

1d•$114,700 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Superintendent is responsible for overseeing product manufacturing, finished product quality and raw material management for single-line in a 24-hour manufacturing process, as well as employee training and development. The superintendent is also responsible for communicating and supporting JM corporate goals and facility targets for safety, productivity and product quality, effectively problem solve and troubleshoot process personal issues and develop corrective actions. The superintendent may also support the facility by assuming the responsibilities of the plant manager in his absence. The position leads the production function and directly manages a team of 4 production supervisors, 2 engineers, and 2 process engineering technicians with overall responsibility for 118 production employees out of a 230-person site. The Production Manager will play a key leadership role in driving operational performance, accountability, and continuous improvement initiatives. This individual will partner closely with a technical team (Plant Engineer/Process Engineer), ensuring alignment between production execution and process optimization.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in management, engineering or relevant field with a minimum of 5 years operationaal leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
Strong supervisory and leadership skills
Proven ability to diagnose solve process issues
Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
Proven ability to work partner with Plant Leadership team
Demonstrated ability to lead change and implement continuous improvement
Working knowledge and understanding of SAP or ERP systems
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Manages a staff of 115 hourly/8 salary employees, sets direction and deploys resources.
Responsible for performance evaluations, pay reviews, hiring, and terminating.
Bachelor's Degree
operationaal leadership
5+ to 7 years experience
Seniority Level - Mid-Senior Management
Experience Required - Yes
Minimum Education - Bachelor's Degree
Demonstrated leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally within a 24/7 operation
Strong sense of urgency and a results-driven mindset; defaults to action and execution
Proven ability to take initiative, drive projects across the finish line, and deliver measurable improvements
Comfortable working with data and KPIs; able to translate insights into actionable plans
Skilled in influencing and holding others accountable, including managing differing perspectives (e.g., balancing production needs with process engineering priorities)
Experience implementing improvement frameworks (Lean, 5S, training programs, etc.)

Nice To Haves

Minimal travel required 0 – 10 days per year
Relocation Assistance Available - Possible for ideal candidate
Willingness to Travel - Occasionally

Responsibilities

Manage product manufacturing, finished product quality and raw material management for the operation
Supervise manufacturing resources to meet production goals and assist in preparation of budgets and standards for cost measurement
Develop and administer material and labor usage controls and metrics
Plan and schedule work to utilize equipment and maintain maximum productivity levels
Utilize operating indicators for control of product cost, material usage, machine downtime, expenditure control and other shift functions
Ensure production activities are in compliance with company policies procedures and that manufactured goods meet finished product specifications
Maintain strict compliance with all financial, legal, regulatory and environmental requirements within the operation
Actively support improvement of safety performance by reducing OSHA incident rate and lost time accidents to 0
Lead and develop a team of supervisors to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production output
Drive accountability across the production organization, setting clear expectations and following through on commitments
Own and communicate key performance indicators (KPIs), demonstrating a strong grasp of performance metrics and trends
Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean manufacturing and 5S principles
Develop and execute training and workforce development plans, proactively addressing skill gaps
Collaborate cross-functionally to balance operational needs while maintaining forward momentum on change initiatives
May be required to perform other related duties as assigned