Batch Production Manager

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Initiate plans and processes which minimize manufacturing costs through effective utilization of manpower, equipment, facilities, materials and capital, ensuring plans and actions support strategic initiatives.
• Establish group and individual accountabilities throughout assigned departments for problem solving, efficacy gains and cost reduction depending on need.
• Manage spending, such as overtime and headcount against budget and in relation to changes in production volume.
• Work to establish management practices throughout assigned areas which include all employees’ positive involvement with opportunity for constructive input and actions.
• Prepare work schedules, assign work, oversee and assist employees in meeting production schedules.
• Coordinate with Demand Planner to maintain Small Batch schedule.
• Review Demand Planner’s schedule and print batch tickets, Stage Gate notes as needed. Check off batch tickets.
• Assist or cover for QC Color Supervisor when needed to ensure product flow through the plant.
• Monitor production workflow in process in production, routinely walking the floor and observing progress and detecting bottlenecks.
• Maintain discipline, morale and personnel relations and address primary complaints.
• Oversee orientation and training of new employees.
• Work with front line leadership team to recommend and implement terminations, transfers, promotions and wage adjustments.
• Work with other departments to complete production schedule requirements.
• Check material shortages, machine or equipment defects and causes for production delays.
• Maintain equipment and work areas and eliminate safety hazards.
• Continually improve safety record by addressing both physical safety issues and employee safety attitudes.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment using correct tools properly.
• Maintain individual skills keeping up to date with the latest production and production management concepts.
• Actively promote and drive a culture that creates a safe working environment for all employees.
• Other duties as assigned.

Communication – The KSAOs (Knowledge, skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics) needed to effectively craft and deliver concise and informative communications, listen to and address the concerns of others, and transfer and translate information from one level or unit of the organization to another.

Leadership – advanced level of judgement, independent thinking, risk management, and organizational ownership that sustains a culture of continuous improvement to meet the required business metrics and customer satisfaction (internal and external).

• Ability to prioritize workload, multi‑task and work under pressure in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to work in a team environment.
• Knowledge of all department's functions.
• Knowledge of company policies and procedures.
• Strong leadership/management skills.
• PC requirements – MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• College degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in manufacturing supervisor/management field.
• Basic math skills.
• Basic reading and comprehension skills.

Travel may be occasionally required. Less than 10% of time.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to hazardous chemicals, dust, fumes, and noise. The employee will be required to wear all appropriate safety equipment including eye protection, ear protection, dust mask or respirator, gloves, steel‑toed shoes, and in the plant, a hard hat. This position works in an environment in which safety, environmental, and health concerns may demand constant attention.

Strict adherence to safety policies is a requirement of employment. Employee may be required to lift up to 50 pounds of weight.