What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Manager position at MSA - The Safety Company?
Overview
Are you someone who is passionate, motivated, and driven to make a difference? If so, MSA Safety is the perfect fit for your career.
At MSA, SAFETY is who we are AND it is what we do. We are a purpose-driven company committed to deploying innovation and technology to deliver on our Mission to help protect people and assets all around the world. We continue to be relentless in our pursuit of solving our customers greatest problems so they can go home safe each and every day.
Are you in? Read on for more details about this particular role.
Responsibilities
Leadership, Staffing, and Development
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Are you someone who is passionate, motivated, and driven to make a difference? If so, MSA Safety is the perfect fit for your career.
At MSA, SAFETY is who we are AND it is what we do. We are a purpose-driven company committed to deploying innovation and technology to deliver on our Mission to help protect people and assets all around the world. We continue to be relentless in our pursuit of solving our customers greatest problems so they can go home safe each and every day.
Are you in? Read on for more details about this particular role.
Responsibilities
Leadership, Staffing, and Development
- Lead the plant to maintain an optimal mix of skills, staff size, and development activities to meet organizational objectives.
- Set objectives for supervisors and group leaders, monitor progress, and provide coaching.
- Build and maintain positive relationships at all levels within the organization.
- Drive a proactive safety culture through programs like Behavior-Based Safety and ergonomic initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA and other regulatory requirements.
- Guarantee products meet design and regulatory standards and resolve customer issues promptly.
- Ensure adherence to the MSA Quality Management System.
- Establish production systems to meet customer delivery expectations.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives and collaborate with supply chain, engineering, and other departments to reduce product costs.
- Work with NPD teams to ensure new products are introduced into production on time and within budget.
- Develop and achieve performance goals aligned with the annual budget.
- Manage plant performance in customer service, quality, safety, employee relations, and compliance.
- Identify and plan for short- and long-term capital equipment needs.
- Build strong working relationships with other key functions such as Engineering, Marketing, and Sales.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Demonstrated leadership to execute strategic priorities and drive measurable results.
- Excellent team-building and motivational skills to create a cohesive team environment.
- Strong written, oral communication, and presentation abilities.
- Business and financial acumen to drive organizational outcomes.
- Proven ability to prioritize tasks, delegate authority, and make sound decisions.
- Ability to develop talent and build future leadership.
- Success in achieving goals through cross-functional collaboration and strong stakeholder relationships.
- Experience leading Lean, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, or EHS initiatives.
- Supervisory experience in multi-department, multi-shift operations.
- Familiarity with the MSA Operating System for aligning performance to objectives.
- Required: Bachelor’s degree in business or related technical field.
- Level One: 3 years of production supervisory/project management experience plus 4 years of production/related experience. Advanced degrees or relevant military experience may substitute for up to 2 years of experience.
- Level Two: 4 years of production supervisory/project management experience plus 5 years of production/related experience. Advanced degrees or relevant military experience may substitute for up to 2 years of experience.
