Production Manager

Innovative Chemical Products Group (ICP Group) is a leading formulator and manufacturer of specialty coatings, adhesives, and sealants serving the construction and industrial end markets. ICP Group is organized into two separate business groups, ICP Building Solutions Group and ICP Industrial Solutions Group, comprised of market leading brands known for innovation, quality, and performance. Founded in 2015 and supported by a lean corporate team, ICP Group has scaled rapidly through organic and acquisition growth into one of the largest coatings, adhesives, and sealants companies in North America. ICP Group is headquartered in Andover, MA and has manufacturing and distribution sites throughout North America, Latin America, UK, Europe, and the Asia Pacific region.

ICP Group is looking to hire a Production Manager. Under the direction of the Plant Manager, you will support both Carroll Ave & Buchanan St. plant operations by coordinating material movements through the facility from raw material to finished goods for our Choice manufacturing plant in Lynchburg, VA. At ICP Choice Adhesives, we manufacture solvent-based, water-based, canister/aerosol, and hot melt adhesives for a wide variety of specialty applications.

In this role you will be responsible for the following with oversight of both, Carroll Ave & Buchanan St plants:

• Support Safety and Health guidelines and facilitate a culture of safety that is evident in both visual observations and documented processes and procedures.
• Ensure the production area meets all required regulatory Safety (OSHA) and Environmental (EPA Federal, State and Local) requirements and key staff are knowledgeable of those requirements through routine training.
• Train and coach production staff on safe and proper execution of their responsibilities.
• Monitor quality of all production ensuring quality tests are performed, standards are met, and non-compliant material is addressed immediately.
• Assist in the scheduling of the plant and staff workload while maximizing plant efficiency.
• Help train operators to support Autonomous Maintenance of the production areas to eliminate downtime and yield loss.
• Coordinate with Customer Service/Sales and Purchasing to maintain effective levels of raw material and finished goods inventories with a high level of accuracy per item count.
• Provide input to the Plant Manager for the development of annual facility and operational capital project plans by providing ideas, data and resources.
• Help Plant Manager establish performance goals and targets with subsequent follow-up and coaching sessions aimed at improving employee’s skillset.
• Ensure production areas are maintained in a clean and orderly fashion by building a culture that understands and supports those activities.
• Monitor KPI’s daily to maintain expected levels of performance.
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and train staff.
• Provide monthly updates to management outlining plant objectives and accomplishments.
• Coordinate with the corporate lab to perform plant trials as a function of product development.
• Establish cost savings targets and communicate progress.
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering preferred
• 5-7 years of experience in manufacturing or production in the specialty chemical/adhesives industry, with at least 1-2 years in a supervisory or leadership role directing a high performance, manufacturing team with measurable results and improvements.
• 2 years’ experience in the scheduling of the plant and staff workload while maximizing plant efficiency.
• Strong understanding of production processes, quality control standards, and manufacturing safety protocols.
• Excellent leadership abilities with experience in team management, coaching, and conflict resolution.
• Must demonstrate strong verbal, written, and analytical skills as well as have the ability to interact effectively with plant managers, team leaders and team members.
• Proficiency in production management software (e.g., ERP systems) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, etc.).
• Willingness to work in a manufacturing setting with exposure to noise, machinery, and varying temperatures.
• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs, if necessary.
  
  

ICP Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or religion or other legally protected status.