Production Manager Buchanan, Area

Our esteemed client, a leader in their industry, is actively seeking a Production Manager. This organization is renowned for its commitment to world-class standards in safety, environmental sustainability, product quality, service, and operational efficiency. As a strategic partner, we are eager to identify a dynamic individual capable of driving these standards to greater heights.

Position Overview:
The Production Manager will be entrusted with steering plant performance to global leadership levels, all within the financial structures set by the organization. This role is crucial in leading all plant production and associated operations, with an emphasis on achieving maximum production, optimal operational efficiencies, and maintaining unwavering standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with the plant management team, even stepping into the Plant Manager role when the situation demands.
• Emphasize an accident-free work environment while ensuring our client retains its esteemed status as a foremost supplier, characterized by top-tier products and unmatched service.
• Champion workplace safety initiatives and consistently promote behavioral safety standards.
• Exemplify the company's Vision, Mission, and Values and encourage employees to embrace these tenets.
• Spearhead the training and continuous development of department employees, ensuring skills meet industry benchmarks.
• Oversee efficient resource management—be it labor, materials, equipment, or inventories.
• Prudently manage labor costs, ensuring congruence with production targets and raw material alignment with product BOMs.
• Scrutinize performance data regularly, seeking areas ripe for enhancement.
• Ensure adherence to all legal, contractual, and regulatory obligations.
• Engage collaboratively with all plant management team members, fostering a synergistic operational environment.
• Relay progress towards achieving plant objectives to all department members.
• Facilitate the hiring and induction process for new team members.
• Evaluate production performance consistently, with a proactive approach towards continuous improvement.
• Advocate for top-tier housekeeping (5S), ensuring safety regulations are met, providing timely counsel to team members, and navigating labor contract provisions where applicable.
• Coordinate production cycles effectively, ensuring customer demands are met while optimizing operational outages.
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to team members, ensuring skill transference.
• Mentor employees needing guidance, ensuring appropriate disciplinary steps are taken when necessary.

Candidate Profile:

• Holds a Bachelor's Degree in engineering, science, industrial management, or a related field. Alternatively, a candidate with five years of experience in lean/world-class manufacturing can be considered.
• Has accrued 6-8 years of industry experience in production, preferably within an industrial or manufacturing landscape.
• Boasts 4-6 years of supervisory experience, showcasing exemplary leadership qualities.
• Prior exposure to the gypsum industry will be viewed favorably.
• Exhibits proficiency in coaching, leadership, succession planning, and overall employee development.
• Demonstrates a keen interest in personal development, training, and error prevention.
• Is well-versed with Lean/World Class principles.
• Adapts leadership techniques seamlessly, from directive to delegative, as per situational demands.
• Is adept at managing change and resolving conflicts.
• Communicates effectively, showcasing influencing abilities.
• Is results-driven, adaptable, and proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

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