Senior Production Manager

Spectrum Brands • Vinita Park, MO

118d

About The Position

This position is a member of the manufacturing plant leadership team. It oversees aerosol and/or liquid manufacturing at the Spectrum Brands Vinita Park plant and reports directly to the site Senior Director of Manufacturing. The position will lead people and activities in the plant to achieve supply chain success. It will own supply chain targets including service, cost, productivity, quality, NPD (New Product Development)/EPD (Existing Product Development) start-up, safety health environmental, and employee engagement. This role will inspire, develop, and lead the manufacturing team to implement and sustain supply chain and category strategies including those in safety, quality, world class manufacturing, employee relations, performance management and development of talent. As a critical member of the site leadership team, lead the development and sharing of best practices across the network and works across silos to deliver the supply chain KPI's. Direct reports include area supervisors, plant engineers, and maintenance personnel who manage a seasonal business that runs 24/7 in season and reduced schedules in the off season with a team of 100 to 200 hourly technicians, production employees, quality technicians, and temporary workers. Responsibilities include leading safety, quality, ensuring attainment of production schedule and achievement of KPIs through continuous improvement efforts and the implementation of Lean Manufacturing principles.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Industrial, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering or related degree.
• 10+ years of management experience in a manufacturing environment with a strong preference for candidates that have worked at a CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods) company.
• High speed aerosol and/or liquid filling experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience with using technology associated with filler and packaging lines.
• Lean manufacturing experience.
• ERP experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop plans to support the 3-year strategic growth plan of the Home & Garden business.
• Increase production, assets capacity, and flexibility, while minimizing unnecessary costs and maintaining quality standards.
• Model the Spectrum Brands values to achieve service excellence, meet and exceed organizational objectives and support fiscal responsibility.
• Lead Tier Lean Process to improve daily performance and meet or exceed KPIs.
• Ensure training standards are developed and in place for all major activities in the area including new operator training, temporary employee training, one-point lessons, JSA (job safety analysis), quality control procedures, etc.
• Foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion where team members thrive.
• Prepare and maintain operational budgets and resource requirements.
• Optimize production flow, troubleshoot manufacturing issues, manage staffing issues, and monitor production orders and schedules.
• Develop new and improved manufacturing processes needed to manufacture new products, and improve existing processes to maintain a competitive advantage in the marketplace.
• Manage the manufacturing functions in the plant to ensure on-time production and shipment of conforming products.
• Minimize accidents and lost time injuries by creating a positive attitude amongst staff for safety.
• Facilitate good communication and foster a team approach to problem solving.
• Develop and recommend improvement plans concerning equipment, facilities, operations, and staffing.
• Develop plans to improve adherence to high product quality standards and production fill rates.
• Monitor results achieved in relation to planned goals and undertake necessary corrective action.
• Work with Corporate and Plant level Quality and Regulatory groups to develop and implement Quality systems.
• Develop and maintain a favorable employee relations environment.
• Accountable for the financial performance of all groups and areas managed.
• Maintain and improve area level cleanliness and organization.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities and seek out ways to reduce cost.
• Ensure compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing principles across multiple production units.

Benefits

• Relocation Assistance may be provided for eligible candidates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree