Senior Production Manager - relocation provided

Springfield, MA · Manufacturing

OVERVIEW

Global manufacturer known for creating high end packaging products for the commercial, military and consumer industry seeks a Production Manager to join their expanding team.

In this role you will help drive continuous improvement to ensure safety, efficiency and implementing, educating, and successfully sustaining a process consisting of Tier meetings, SQCDI management/ triggers for action, 6S, Root Cause Analysis, hour by hour monitoring, visual management, leader standard work and productivity improvements.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

Monitor department KPIs and reporting
Champion safety across the facility,
Assure that raw materials/components are effectively used, minimizing scrap/waste, and ensure materials
Review production equipment, focusing on utilization rates while identifying potential bottlenecks and replacement needs.
Drive cost reduction and continuous improvement in the attainment of business goals.
Lead the production teams to optimize material flow, reduce waste, inventory and lead time throughout the operation.
Work closely with planning to determine significant shifts in volume and proposes plans for an increase/ decrease in staffing, change in shifts, ramp up/ ramp down plans.
Assure customer orders are satisfied timely, meeting or exceeding all delivery requirements and meeting schedule requirements.
Champion lean methods to improve production methods and equipment performance, and drive changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of department.
Promote a safe work environment through safety audits and report potential safety hazards to the EHS Manager with immediate implementation of Prevention Reoccurrence Plans to eliminate all safety concerns.
Accountable for Leading 5S/6S initiatives by setting department standards and driving continuous improvement of the work areas and enforcing discipline to follow standards.
Coach team leads and team members to understand and embrace it as a part of the operating culture.
Champion and coach process audits – continuously coaching Supervisors and team members to follow and improve standards while driving improvements and facilitating action item completion.

WHAT YOU BRING

Degree in business or technical degree preferred.
Minimum of 5 years leadership experience in a manufacturing environment. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Experience with coaching, teaching and implementing Operational Excellence and Lean Principles
Proficient in Microsoft Office, including MS Word, Excel, Power Point.
Experience with SAP, TPS, ISO9001:2008 is a plus
3-5 years of Injection Molding Experience a bonus.
Must have experience with Lean Manufacturing
Take a lead role in floor-based problem-solving efforts.
Excellent teamwork and team building skills with proven ability to influence cross-functional teams.