Our client, a prominent North American manufacturing firm, is looking to hire a Production Manager for the office located in Illinois.
Responsibilities:
Manage and develop subordinate supervisors overseeing employees across four shifts. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company policies, procedures, and all applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Participate in interviewing, hiring, and training employees;planning, assigning and directing work;performance management, addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Review production orders or schedules to ascertain product data such as types, quantities, and specifications of products and scheduled delivery dates, to plan department operations.
Plan production operations, establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing products.
Prepare operational schedules and coordinate manufacturing activities to ensure production and quality of products meet specifications.
Review production and operating reports and resolve operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.
Inspect machines and equipment to ensure specific operational performance and optimum utilization.
Develop or revise standard operational and working practices and observe workers to ensure compliance with standards.
Compile, store, and retrieve production data.
Prepare and maintain written correspondence.
Lead root cause analysis and corrective action through problem-solving activities with guidance from the Supervisor.
Coordinate schedules for production staff and expedite any shortages.
Work closely with other departments on various assignments as necessary.
Direct administrative activities directly related to making products or providing services.
Prepare staff work schedules and assign specific duties.
Establish or implement departmental policies, goals, objectives, or procedures.
Perform personnel functions such as selection, training, or evaluation.
Manage the movement of goods into and out of production facilities to ensure efficiency, effectiveness, or sustainability of operations.
Implement or oversee environmental management or sustainability programs addressing issues such as recycling, conservation, or waste management.
Requirements:
Strong knowledge of plastic processing techniques such as injection molding, blow molding, or extrusion.
Familiarity with production metrics (OEE, scrap rate, cycle time) and lean manufacturing principles.
Ability to read technical drawings and interpret specifications and work orders.
Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and CMMS or ERP systems.
Available to work 12-hour shifts and weekends as needed.
Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent job experience in production and operations management plus a minimum of five years of progressively responsible related experience;or ten years of progressively responsible related experience.
Requires a working knowledge of accounting methods and cost control procedures
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