Production Manager

IPEX is one of the North American leading providers of advanced plastic piping systems. Our mission is to shape a better tomorrow by connecting people with water and energy. We currently have an exciting opportunity as a Production Manager. This role is based at our plant in Kingman, Arizona and reports to the Plant Manager. Do not miss the opportunity to join a diverse group of people-centric professionals, thought leaders and rapid thinkers, entrepreneurs in spirit and status quo-fighters!

The Production Manager will lead all aspects of production operations to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing performance. They will collaborate closely with Maintenance, Quality, Health & Safety, and other cross-functional teams to meet production objectives while supporting the growth and development of their team.

• Lead daily production operations to safely deliver customer requirements while optimizing productivity, quality, inventory levels, labor utilization, and manufacturing costs.
• Drive operational excellence through production planning, performance monitoring, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, efficiency, and cost reduction.
• Analyze production metrics, downtime, and operational results to identify improvement opportunities and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards, company policies, and environmental, health, and safety requirements, while championing a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
• Oversee the management of raw materials, packaging materials, regrind, and non-hazardous waste in accordance with facility procedures.
• Lead, coach, and develop Production Supervisors and plant employees through performance management, training, succession planning, talent development, and recruitment activities.
• Collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, HSE, and other cross-functional teams to achieve production objectives and improve operational performance.
• Lead and sustain initiatives such as Lean manufacturing practices and 5S programs to maintain an organized, efficient, and high-performing workplace.
• Manage departmental budgets and expenditures and provide operational reporting to support business decisions.

• Completion of college and/or university in engineering or manufacturing or equivalent experience
• 5 years of progressive production leadership experience within a manufacturing environment, with demonstrated ability to manage priorities and deliver results
• Proven experience leading teams, developing talent, managing employee relations, and influencing organizational performance
• Solid understanding of continuous improvement methodologies, including Lean Manufacturing;
  Six Sigma experience is considered an asset
• Strong knowledge of production planning, manufacturing processes, quality systems, performance management, and resource allocation
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, etc.) and good general computer skills
• Excellent leadership, communication, problem solving and decision-making abilities

IPEX is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request, will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability. Accommodation requests are available to candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process for IPEX jobs.