Production Manager

Production Manager

Job Summary:

1 Objective: Management of all production building/facility tasks, especially daily duties or specific projects related to the (preventive) maintenance or the continuous improvement of our production equipment, suppliers/contractor’s supervision, follow and promote safety standards of facilities and equipment use, and in addition to all the above, meeting environmental and legal compliances and suggesting direction for investments in the future of our production department.

Responsible for the working under the supervision of the General Manager and/or Operations Manager working with them towards our goals for the future which include, planning production, implementing ISO standards, promote safety awareness, continuous improvement for all employees. The Production Manager be responsible for setting and keeping the high standards of health, safety and environment procedures and implementations in the production department. This position will be responsible for ensuring effective quality control and quality practices are being carried out in the production areas.

2 Reports to: Operations Manager

3 Reporting Staff: Production Employees

4 Site Location Responsibilities: Lyon, MS

5 Position Authorities:

· The authority to commit company resources and signing company documents is dependent on each position and what is required to fulfil that role. Positions with said authority are given specific dollar limitations and signing parameters which are maintained by Executive Management. Each individual is responsible for knowing his/her expenditure and signature limitations.

· This position has the following authority as it relates to committing company resources and signing company documents:

ü Issue purchase orders – Limits established in internal procedure.

6 Qualifications:

§ Knowledge of Health and Safety, OSHA and SPCC standards, rules, and regulations.

§ Experience in Lean Manufacturing.

§ Strong organization and communication skills

§ Analytical and problem-solving abilities as well as team building ability.

§ Working knowledge of QuickBooks and Microsoft Office Software

§ Strong and efficient communication, leadership, and team working skills.

§ Ability to adapt and drive change.

§ Ability to multi-task throughout the day and adapt to change if needed.

§ Knowledge of production flow, multi-task to keep the crew workflow running with minimal issues.

§ Experience with ISO 9001:2015

§ Organic chemistry and/or chemical production experience is a plus.

7 Corporate, Company and Legal Responsibility:

• Abides by the Freudenberg Chemical Specialties (FCS) Information Security User Policy and the FCS Guideline on Information Security which requires that all employees be familiar and abide by the protective measures and safeguarding of information security in the workplace.
• Comply with corporate and company stated policies and procedures as well as all applicable laws established by local, state, and federal agencies.
• Abides by the Freudenberg Guiding Principles, Code of Conduct and the Kluber Guidelines to Leadership and Teamwork
• Conform to the Quality, Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety Management Policy, manual, standard operating procedures, work instructions and continued improvement.
• Participate in the Freudenberg “We All Take Care” and “Zero Accidents Initiative” program by creating and supporting a safe working environment, making processes and products safer, minimizing impacts on the environment and notifying the HSE department or Site Executive Officer of opportunities for improvement or areas of risk

8 Physical Requirements necessary to perform job functions

• Healthy vision either naturally or with correction (same as would be required to pass driver’s examination) to see and read up close
• Able to distinguish colors and odors.
• May require long periods of standing or sitting.
• Able to lift and manipulate up to 50 pounds.
• Job requires standing more than 50% of the time
• Repetitive use of hands and fingers for task/testing manipulation
• Mask/ Safety Glasses

• Filter Respirator
• Gloves /Face Shield /Chemical Apron
• Steel Toe shoes

9 Job Responsibilities & Duties:

A. Production Department Management

· Schedule production, issue batch tickets, input data from previous batches into the Database.

· Manage personnel attendance and daily activities.

· Organize shift schedule and PTO of production employees.

· Improve productivity.

· Co-manage production or facilities projects with the assistance of the Operations Manager.

· Implement Operational Excellence (Lean).

· Responsible for raw material inventory and restock order process.

· Communicate with management about machine status, availability and issues.

· Coordinate machine availability for maintenance.

· Participate in team meetings.

B. Health Safety and Environment

· Assists operations manager with controlling HSE Management Programs throughout the production department.

· Provides training for production department on HSE material and systems in place.

· Implement and maintains internal safety protocols in process areas.

· Enforce use of PPE’s

· Provides initial safety training with support of HSE specialist to new employees.

· Work closely with corporate HSE professionals to implement and maintain best practices.

C. Quality / R&D

· Assists operations manager with creating and implementing SOP’s, WI’s, and Management Programs.

· Support production team members on quality issues relating to manufacturing process.

· Participate and perform ISO audits and implement.

· Work with R&D to produce prototype batches in organized and documented manner.

· Work closely with operations and general manager, corporate headquarters, sales team to develop new products for the market.

· Performs tasks associated with product formulations with complete confidentiality.

D. Regulatory Affairs / Material Compliance Management

· Assists with ensuring compliance requirements with local, state, and federal governments are being upheld within the production department.

E. Other duties

Perform any additional duties or responsibilities as assigned by Management

Why Wise

· Medical, Dental, Vision & Life insurance available

· Direct Deposit – Weekly Pay

· Apply here or at www.wisestaffinggroup.com today!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $70,000