Production Manager

Job Title: Production Manager

Status: Permanent Full-Time

Department: Operations

Reports to: Plant Manager

Location: Olive Branch, MS

Helmitin has been a leader in the research, development, and manufacturing of industrial adhesives for over 100 years with manufacturing sites in Olive Branch, MS and Toronto, Ontario. We are experiencing exciting growth and are expanding our knowledge base to support and continue with our strategic plan.

Our mission is to create an inspiring, positive and safe workplace to reinforce Helmitin’s long-held belief in conducting business with integrity and respect.

The Production Manager responsibilities include master production scheduling, operational resource planning, staffing, equipment maintenance and key participation in capital expenditure planning and execution. This role reports to and works closely with the Plant Manager.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Meeting and exceeding customer requirements including on-time product delivery, customer specifications, and product quality
• Developing, maintaining, and leading effective scheduling efforts for maximum workforce efficiency and throughput daily
• Utilizing ERP systems to generate and receipt BOMs, review inventory, and update production schedules
• Balancing competing priorities including inventory levels, changeover time, production run time, and staff levels
• Coordinating and leading production teams, assigning tasks, providing training, and addressing staff concerns
• Communicate updates on related activities to the team when required including customer service, logistics, sales, purchasing, human resources, accounting, technical and IT
• Analyzing data and workflow to identify areas for improvement within the scheduling and production processes
• Creating and implementing effective work procedures to drive continuous improvement
• Work with the Regulatory Compliance Manager to ensure health, safety and regulatory compliance requirements are followed while creating a safety conscious work environment
• Working with the Operations team to maintain required inventory levels and oversee full and cycle inventory counts.

SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS, AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Chemical, Industrial, Mechanical) or relevant post secondary education
• Minimum of 10 years experience as a Production Manager which can include a progression of increasing responsibilities included directing staff in manufacturing, ideally within a chemical processing environment
• Knowledge of Quality Management System QMS)/ISO 9001 standards
• Strong hands-on leadership skills and collaborative spirit to inspire and motivate teams to achieve excellence with urgency and accuracy
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and flexibility in dealing with constantly shifting priorities and tight deadlines
• Manufacturing experience in adhesives or related industry is an asset
• Experience with ERP and MRP systems is an asset
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft office software applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams, Share Point)

Competitive salary with comprehensive benefits, company paid 401K, bonus eligibility, company events, and more.

Helmitin is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in our workplace. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request throughout our recruitment and selection process. Our employment practices and decisions adhere to the principles of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity. All personnel involved in hiring, promotion, transfers, etc. are made aware of their responsibilities in support of these corporate goals.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus opportunities

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Production management: 5 years (Required)
• Schedule management: 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Olive Branch, MS 38654 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Olive Branch, MS 38654: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person