Production Manager, Upstream

This position is located at the Pre-Commercial Plant located in Athens, GA and reports to the Plant Manager. The position is responsible for leading a team of hourly production associates and for achieving safety, productivity, efficiency, cost, quality, and delivery objective

• Manage a diverse team of production associates:
  Foster a working environment that promotes open communications, teamwork and individual engagement to accomplish goals and objectives Ensure that work is properly allocated and completed in a timely and accurate manner to meet department objectives Approve timecards to ensure accuracy and on-time associate pay
• Ensure that written performance evaluations of supervised associates are completed as required, provide continuous feedback on personnel performance issues, and take immediate action to recognize achievements and address performance issues
• Work closely with Human Resources to successfully manage personnel related procedures to include:
  • Analysis of current and future hiring needs
  • Interviewing and hiring process
  • Training and cross-training plans
  • Administering disciplinary action
• Keep Plant Manager informed of all situations and decisions that could impact the performance of the location
• Work closely with Research and Development (R&D) and Engineering groups to implement new products and processes
• Manage department variances daily to control costs
• Manage a visual workplace that maintains material flow and 5S standards
• Set schedule for plant production centered around personnel capability and customer needs
• Manage development of SOPs for new and existing processes. Perform regular audits to ensure process relevancy and operator compliance
• Responsible for reporting production through ERP

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Minimal of 5-7 years of Manufacturing and leadership experience

• Experience in Lean Manufacturing Principles
• Technical Degree
• Supervisor or management experience

• Ability to manage multiple activities and use resources creatively
• Analytical/problem-solving skills
• Communications skills – verbal, written, and group presentations
• Ability to be an effective team player and mentor team members