Production Manager

IN DEMAND Recruitment & Consulting Inc. is currently looking to hire a PRODUCTION MANAGER for our Johnson City, TN client.

The Production Manager will manage various manufacturing processes, ensuring high standards of safety, quality, and efficiency. This position will lead a team of up to 8 direct reports, with a strong focus on fostering a safety-driven culture, continuous improvement, and collaborative leadership.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Safety, Health, Environment:

• Lead by example to ensure a strong safety culture is developed and supported.
• Ensure full conformance to EMS (Environmental Management System) requirements.
• Promote safety initiatives, conduct safety training, ensure strict adherence to safety protocols.

Production Management:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations ensuring efficient and high-quality production.
• Coordinate schedules to meet demands ensuring optimal productivity and on-time delivery.
• Monitor production metrics ensure compliance with quality standards.

Team Leadership:

• Lead, develop, and mentor a team focused on safety, performance, professional development.
• Drive team engagement and coaching to ensure the team meet production and safety goals.
• Encourage open communication, collaboration, and critical thinking within the team.

Process Optimization:

• Identify, implement process improvements reduce waste, improve quality enhance efficiency.
• Troubleshoot, resolve equipment issues, coordinating with maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Implement best practices and standard operating procedures to optimize performance

Quality Assurance:

• Collaborate with quality control that production meets quality standards and specifications.
• Conduct regular confirmations, address issues immediately ensure corrective actions are taken.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives within the quality control processes.

Inventory Management:

• Oversee raw material and finished goods inventory levels, to maintain supplies for production.
• Work closely with supply chain team to optimize inventory.
• Manage costs, including labor, materials, and supplies, ensuring budget adherence.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS degree in Engineering, Business or related
• Proven experience in extrusion, coating or film production processes or similar process
• Strong leadership and communications skills with experience managing teams
• Commitment to fostering a safety-first culture and drive continuous improvement.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities, with a keen eye for operational efficiency.
• Proficiency in production planning, inventory management, and quality management systems.
• Solid experience with lean tools, Six Sigma, and/or other problem solving tools.

*A minimum requirement for this U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United States. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position.

Qualified and interested applicants are encouraged to apply today in confidence by sending your resume as a MS Document to info@indemand.ca.