Production Manager in Akron, OH
Title: Production Manager | Hire Type: Permanent
Production Manager
Akron, OH
BH Solutions Group is an Executive Recruiting and Consulting firm located in Akron, OH.
Currently assisting our client, located in Akron, OH, with their search for Production Manager who will be responsible for overseeing all production operations and material production to achieve department goals and objectives. Collaborates with supporting functions such as maintenance, quality, shipping and receiving, technical, and procurement to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations. The Production Manager must have a strong commitment to EHS principles and programs.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities for the Production Manager
- Coordinates plant production activities for all shifts based on production schedule utilizing shift supervisors.
- Work to minimize and/or eliminate product variation thus improving quality and reducing scrap/rework.
- Responsible for assuring that all plant production personnel are properly trained on all new and existing equipment.
- Coach production personnel on best practices to provide a safe and efficient work environment and resolve escalated issues and problems.
- Be a strong leader in EHS programs, standards, and behaviors including risk assessments.
- Work with production personnel to refine and improve existing processes and procedures.
- Participate in writing procedures and/or operating instructions for new equipment and processes.
- Promote/support the Quality Management System including ISO standards.
- Coordinate with the Maintenance Manager to perform equipment repairs, preventative maintenance, and installations.
- Periodically review production procedures and make sure they are accurate and followed.
- Review and analyze production data and provide reports on progress and issues to management at all levels.
- Lead cross-functional root cause analysis teams for problem solving.
- Hands-on work with plant equipment, chemicals, and machinery.
- Communicate ideas and findings to the Director of Manufacturing and team members. Work together to implement process modifications and new approaches.
- Using excellent written and verbal communication skills and develop professional relationships with all departments involved in manufacturing.
- Conduct performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.
Education/Experience
Requirements for the Production Manager
- BS in Chemical Engineering or related field.
- Minimum of 5 years chemical manufacturing supervisory or management experience; batch chemistry experience strongly preferred.
- High commitment to safety and holding people accountable.
- Demonstrated ability to work with others and in a team setting.
- Must be collaborative, a team player, but also be able to lead as necessary to drive and implement change.
- Conflict resolution skills a must.
- Strong verbal and written skills at all levels in the organization.
- Strong analytical, technical and strategic thinking skills
- Demonstrated ability perform root cause analysis and develop sustainable corrective actions.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- SAP experience a plus.
Contact: Ben Basnett
Type:
Full-time
Salary:
Commensurate with Experience
Travel:
Minimal
Area:
Executive & Corporate
State:
Ohio
