Production Manager

Description

Site Overview: 

Since 1900, Young Dental’s philosophy has been to create, innovate, and support the dental industry with exceptional products. Today, we are proud to be one of the world’s largest manufacturers of disposable prophy angles and preventive dental products. 

Role Overview:

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Production Manager is responsible for overall performance and effectiveness of production operations at the site.  The Production Manager leads the team to meet business goals and objectives, while ensuring all rules, regulations, procedures, and policies are adhered to safely. This role is also responsible for Continuous Improvement Leadership for the site, managing safety, managing a team to help drive Lean culture and VS focus throughout the organization.  

Qualifications

Responsibilities:

Manage Site Production Operations

• Drive the production execution, capacity, and staff across all shifts in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
• Plan, assign, and direct work for the team to achieve targets and goals
• Lead supervisory team and layout staff needed to adequately and effectively complete and manage all operating tasks
• Influence and work with peers and support groups to solve problems as they arise

Ensure Safety

• Ensure all operations are performed safely and engage team to drive safety improvements.
• Work with the safety coordinator to maintain the safety calendar and ensure appropriate trainings held.

Set the Direction

• Assist in establishing key performance indicators that drive daily production activity; monitor and ensure the execution of same. These indicators should incorporate all relevant factors including product conformity, process performance, customer satisfaction, and employee well-being.
• Lead the sites Continuous Improvement initiatives and drive Lean culture throughout the organization. Facilitates CI actions and employee involvement in the pursuit of sustained beneficial change, across all functional areas.
• Drives TWI approach for the site, focusing on rapid and sustained training practices for all team.

Create & Maintain a Team Environment

• Appraise performance, reward & discipline employees, address complaints & resolve issues as they arise.
• Develop future leaders in area of direct responsibility by providing broad feedback with increasing complexity and autonomy for key staff.
• Identify talent needs; interview, hire, and onboard employees

Drive Improvement

• Identify and execute on Continuous Improvement (CI) & Lean Manufacturing initiatives for the site. Create opportunities for constructive engagement from all members of the team.
• Other duties may be expected or assigned)

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required. Preferred focus in manufacturing, engineering, operations, or similar discipline.
• 5 years production and operational management experience in a manufacturing facility, preferably a facility which is FDA regulated and/or ISO certified.
• Experience and thorough knowledge of Lean / 5S practices
• Demonstrated ability to fulfill job requirements including experience with a direct labor force and broad business skills and knowledge.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Power Point, Word and Outlook)
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices
• Knowledge of ISO procedures
• Ability to direct, motivate and manage a cross functional staff
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees and all levels of management
• Excellent leadership, analytical and interpersonal skills

Physical Requirements:

The position requires the ability to sit, stand, stoop, bend, and walk frequently during the shift.  The position may require working extended hours or on weekends as needed.  Incumbent may need to lift up to 50 lbs. on occasion.

Working Conditions

Office environment and frequent exposure to manufacturing plant environment, with some abnormal variations in temperature, unavoidable fumes, noise, dust and atmospheric conditions.

Minimal travel required.

Young Innovations, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and E-Verify participating employer.