Production Manager

Join Dura-Line, an Orbia business, in leading the charge for global connectivity! As the premier manufacturer of plastic conduit pipes, we create pathways that connect people and information worldwide in various markets. Every part of the manufacturing process is monitored with environmentally friendly sustainable efforts in mind. Quality, sustainability, and safety are paramount values at Dura-Line. Be part of our mission to Advance Life Around the World.

Are you ready to make a remarkable impact in a dynamic telecommunications manufacturing environment?

Dura-Line, an Orbia Business, is actively seeking an experienced and strategic Production Manager to join our team at the Elyria, Ohio site, Garden Street location. This pivotal role involves overseeing plant production under the guidance of the Plant Manager, spearheading employee training and development, and implementing lean manufacturing initiatives and procedures.

This position is accountable for all manufacturing activities and personnel to achieve production output, minimizing downtime and driving ongoing improvement, while optimizing the manufacturing process for increased productivity. You will be required to ensure that production schedules are produced on time and to ensure that all operational, administration, safety and business controls are adhered to.

What You'll Do:

Leadership Excellence:
Lead and inspire our production team through effective communication and interpersonal skills. Balance quality, safety, morale, productivity, and cost to achieve positive results across all facets of operations.

Hands-On Engagement:
Be a visible presence on the production floor through Gemba walks and department meetings. Demonstrate a commitment to a 24/7 operation, including the ability to work after hours as needed.

Operational Oversight:
Oversee daily operations, including scheduling, staffing, quality control, and cost-effectiveness. Utilize Microsoft Office and system tools (ODEN, SAP/ERP) to standardize operations and achieve daily goals.

Problem Solving:
Use your analytical skills to resolve production-related issues, minimize scrap production, address customer and employee concerns, and implement corrective actions.

* Lead all aspects of the 24/7 manufacturing operations and development activities of the plant to achieve short and long-term goals to meet customer and company expectations.

* Lead the manufacturing functions in the plant on all shifts to ensure on-time production and shipment of conforming products and materials;
Including: planning the production flow, troubleshooting manufacturing issues, handling staff issues, and monitoring production orders and schedules.

* Develop and engage with all employees to develop a favorable employee relations environment; work with staff members on their personal growth and development goals to ensure employees feel encouraged and motivated to contribute at their full potential.

* Drive world-class processes in the areas of EH&S, developing a solid safety culture within the plant to achieve an accident-free work environment, providing prompt and effective action to eliminate unsafe acts or conditions as they become apparent.

* Develop and implement sustainable manufacturing processes needed to manufacture high-quality products on time, ensuring scrap levels remain below budgeted metrics.

* Identify opportunities for improvement across the plant in relation to process, equipment, facilities and staffing to drive implementation in a spirit of continuous improvement.

* Drive the implementation and execution of robust quality systems to ensure product quality meets and exceeds customer expectations.

* Build a team that is dedicated and committed to excellence, with open communication, where all team members have a voice.

* Execute on technical skills, problem solving skills, risk management, run an operation - SS, RTO (required to operate - manpower needed on a daily basis), lean manufacturing.

* KPI:
Reduce scrap production, standardize operations on all shifts, improve First Pass Yield, implement 5S and lean processes, foster quality, lean, and safety culture, improve accountability, formalize…