Manager, Production

Job Description

HWI has a fantastic opportunity to join our Operations team as a Production Manager.

Summary

For the Manager, Production, the safety and health of employees takes precedence over any other duties of this position. The Manger, Production is responsible for directing and coordinating the daily production functions of plant operations. This includes planning production schedules, identifying productivity goals and monitoring processes to ensure efficiency in the manufacturing process to achieve department goals.

Responsibilities

• Determining equipment, material and manpower requirements to meet production needs
• Coordinating with Supply Chain department to monitor production activities and adjust schedules for on-time delivery to meet customers’ needs
• Ensuring machines and staff meet daily goals for safety, quality and production; Driving the optimization of production throughput/outputs and product quality;
• Evaluating and directing staff to better improve performance; fostering a culture of continuous improvement and actively championing improvement projects using lean tools
• Reporting out on key performance indicators (KPIs) and adhering to and driving the HBS system to implement actions which will continuously improve them, (OEE, Productivity, Quality, Adherence to Plan) delivering targeted costs and propose plan to optimize costs
• Assuring finished goods meet customer specifications by identifying and recording product non-conformities and recommending and initiating action plans to prevent reoccurrence
  
  

Requirements

• Requires B.S. Degree in Business, Logistics or related fields
• Requires six (6) – eight (8) years of supervisory experience in an industrial manufacturing operation.
• Requires computer operation skills including, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, CAD and Oracle ERP
• Requires strong interpersonal and communications skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Requires experience in working towards Lean production
• Requires knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 Quality Standards Quality Management Systems
• Requires knowledge of LEAN Manufacturing and LEAN Management principles
  
  

Physical And Environmental Requirements

• Physical Activity: Requires more than 2/3 of time talking and hearing; 1/3 to 2/3 of time standing, walking, sitting and reaching with arms and hands; and less than 1/3 of time using hands/fingers to handle and/or feel, climbing or balancing, and stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling.
• Lifting: Requires lifting up to 50 pounds less than 1/3 of time.
• Vision: Requires accurate close, distant, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.
• Environment: Requires 1/3 to 2/3 of time working in wet or humid conditions and working near moving mechanical parts; and less than 1/3 of time working in an office setting with very limited exposure, exposed to outdoor weather conditions, exposed to fumes or airborne particles, exposed to vibration and risk of electrical shock.
• Noise: Requires exposure to loud noise.
  
  

About Us

HWI, a member of Calderys

HWI is the largest supplier of refractory products and services in the United States.

With manufacturing sites and distribution centers across the Americas, as well as the major refractory industry research facility in North America, HWI serves virtually every major industry that requires refractory solutions to enhance production and protect assets. HWI is consistently recognized for its talented experts, industry firsts, and intensely driven excellence.

We’re actively expanding our team of dedicated, enthusiastic people — particularly in research and development, engineering and manufacturing, product management, and sales. As a dynamic, growing global refractory leader, we offer competitive compensation, benefits packages, and wellness programs. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to a diverse workforce.

For more information, visit https://thinkhwi.com/