OVERVIEW

Global manufacturer known for creating high end packaging products for the commercial, military and consumer industry seeks a Senior Production Leader 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.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Base Salary 135k - 160k
• 15% Annual Bonus 
• Cell Phone Allowance
• Full Medical, Dental, Vision Life
• Matching 401k
• Tuition & Certification Reimbursement
• Vacation
• Sick Time
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off   
• Relocation Assistance Provided

 

Robert Wilcox Partner, Executive Search 310 318-7392 | robert@cbrecruiters.com | cbrecruiters.com