Production Manager Waterford, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=428+Hudson+River+RD+Waterford+NY+USA+12188) • Operations Job Type Full-time Description The Production Manager will join our growing company and be an integral member of the operations team, reporting to the Director of Operations. Overall, this role will direct and oversee the company's day-to-day manufacturing plant operations in our Waterford facility, working closely with shift supervisors and cell leads. The ideal candidate will bring proven experience in developing a culture of continuous improvement in a production environment. Job duties include: + Manages the execution of the daily production schedule based on staffing, production plan, safety stock requirements, sales priorities, and manufacturing efficiencies. + Motivates, supports, and guides manufacturing leadership and staff. + Works with EHS to maintain a safe, clean and organized work environment, promoting safety in everything we do. + Works with planning and purchasing to ensure that the production schedule can be achieved and is supported by the on-time arrival of raw materials and machine availability. + Support and ensure manufacturing compliance to the Quality management system, ensuring all appropriate records are maintained. + Identify and work to resolve areas of high scrap and or rework. + Identification and Implementation lead on continuous improvement projects utilizing root cause analysis and Problem Follow-Up process, resolving production-related issues, bottlenecks and downtime. + Utilize a data driven KPI based approach to drive continuous improvement and achieve production targets. + Maximizes efficiency by analyzing the layout of equipment, workflow, assembly methods, and workforce utilization. + Determines parts and tools needed to achieve manufacturing goals according to product specifications. + Manage Safety Stock planning and level setting per budget. + Prepare and present production reports detailing plan vs actual and follow-up actions to management. + Collaborate with other departments, Engineering, Sales, Purchasing, etc. + Builds employee engagement through positive working relationships & promotion of an enthusiastic & open atmosphere where employees will want to offer their ideas. Requirements Experience Requirements: + A bachelor’s degree in plastic, manufacturing, industrial, process or mechanical engineering or equivalent is required. + Five (5) + years of prior supervisory work experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment is required. Prior plastics processing experience is a plus. + Experience with and or certifications for Six Sigma, Lean and 5S + Familiarity with industry standard equipment and processes with technical ability + Strong leadership, teambuilding, decision-making and people management skills + Demonstrated understanding of safety, quality, productivity, inventory, product planning + Ability to work well independently and as part of cross-functional teams. + Ability to develop and implement processes that drive continuous improvement. + Proficiency in reading and interpreting business reports, metrics and KPIs. + Proficient in all aspects of Microsoft Office software, strong excel skills are required. + Infor LN ERP and Power Bi proficiency a plus. + Must be an effective multi-tasker, highly organized individual + May require some nights or weekend work. Physical Demands and Work Environment The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. + Requires sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate computer keyboard or other office equipment while sitting at a desk and working. + Requires speaking and hearing ability sufficient to communicate in person or over the phone. + Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust and focus. + Frequently Sitting, standing, walking, keyboarding + Required to wear Safety Glasses & Steel/Composite toe shoes while in Warehouse or Manufacturing Areas + Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. + Regularly lift and/or move objects 10-50lbs occasionally lift and/or move objects that weigh more than 100 lbs. Salary Description $80,000 - $100,000 per year