Senior Manufacturing Management Program – Production Management

Responsibilities

• Supervise the 24/7 operations of production lines and related plant operations
• Ensure a safe working environment through effective safety training and inspections
• Actively monitor shift activities for quality, process, maintenance, and personnel issues
• Manage department labor, productivity, and maintenance budgets to meet cost goals
• Motivate personnel in a manner that effectively promotes good morale, housekeeping, and high productivity
• Responsible for accurate production reporting and raw material inventories
• Conduct and evaluate testing processes to improve product consistency and quality
• Investigate quality complaints and implement corrective action
• Develop and implement department Preventative Maintenance program to reduce machine downtime and repair costs
• Serve on plant committees as determined by Plant Manager
• Perform duties of Department Manager in his/her absence

• Bachelor’s Degree required with training in a science/engineering discipline preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years in manufacturing with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Minimum of 3 years as a manufacturing department manager with safety, quality, productivity, cost, and capital responsibility.
• Experience in manufacturing management, quality control, or research and development with a demonstrated record of growth and achievement
• Six Sigma certification a plus
• Strong mechanical ability and problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational skills to conduct training sessions on various safety and operational topics.
• Excellent supervisory and communication skills; ability to effectively communicate throughout all levels of the organization
• Ability to enforce all plant safety and productivity goals, including plant policies/procedures
• Willingness and ability to handle multiple tasks and responsibilities, sometimes involving stressful work environment
• Ability to develop staff to maintain successful operations as business levels grow
• Willingness to add new responsibilities and relocate for future assignments.

• Production Reporting
• Preventative Maintenance
• Process Improvement
• Budget Management
• Quality Testing

• Supervisory Skills
• Communication Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Motivational Skills

• Six Sigma Certification