Production Manager

Talentbridge is partnered with a family owned and operated team in the midst of major growth. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Production Manager with a strong background in the textile industry. This position will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth and efficient production of Non-woven goods by overseeing a team across multiple process. This position requires exceptional leadership skills, motivation of personnel, and a commitment to maintaining high standards in quality and safety.

This position has primary responsibility for production operators and processes, oversight of reliability of equipment, installation of new equipment and production lines and setting standards for productivity improvements in Statesville, NC facility. The Production Manager will provide leadership to a production team and technical staff to deliver results in the areas of safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintains compliance with all applicable government regulations, safety standards, company policy, and good housekeeping practices
• Acts as a member of the site leadership team to deliver business results and ensure the ongoing sustainable performance of the site.
• Lead facility operations including quality systems, supply management, production scheduling, manufacturing processes, shipping, maintenance, people management and implementation of change initiatives.
• Champion Lean/CI methodologies and processes to deliver improved productivity, efficiency, quality, cost, customer service, and safety.
• Identify areas for improvement in current production processes to promote efficiency and lower costs.
• Ensure sufficient capacity to meet customer demands.
• Manage talent (e.g., development, succession planning and performance management).
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and training to eliminate work-related injuries.
• Review and analyze production, quality control, maintenance, and operational reports to determine causes of nonconformity with product specifications and operating or production problems.
• Work closely with Human Resources department to assist in recruitment of new employees, develop a pipeline of talent and implement employee retention strategies.
• Coordinates the activities of the production group to best utilize employees. Provides training for departmental personnel and assists in the selection of employees. Manages overtime and job performance, including conducting periodic performance evaluations.
• Work collaboratively with supply chain, purchasing and other production departments to reach business goals.
• Familiar with new technologies in the Industry and recommends application to the company's products and processes.
• Provides guidance in the resolution of employee conflicts and recommends corrective action when necessary.
• Reviews and recommends changes to production schedules to best enhance productivity.
  
  

Skills & Knowledge

• 4 year Degree in Industrial, Mechanical Engineering, or Business, preferred.
• 5-7 years’ experience in manufacturing management, including manufacturing engineering, lean methods and processes and supervision. Non-Wovens or textile experience preferred.
• Proven leadership performance with solid technical leadership and familiarity of systems.
• Excellent communication skills including ability to effectively work with all levels in the organization.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to be hands-on in the operation.
• Strong computer skills including MS Office, ERP (AS400 a plus) and HRIS (UKG a plus).