Production Manager 2nd Shift

Job Summary

• Lead the manufacturing of products that meet quality standards and customer demand in a safe environment.
• Build and support continuous improvement to pursue operational excellence in a high-performance culture.
• Provide effective leadership to a team of hourly and professional associates which require appropriate delegation, coaching and involvement of team members in the generation of ideas and decision-making process.

• Lead the manufacturing of products according to Company standards and procedures.
• Visit production lines or areas to check on performance and provide feedback as necessary.
• Analyze performance data and trends in order to identify variances using established systems and ad-hoc problem solving.
• Apply process monitoring controls in area of responsibility.
• Maintain manufacturing equipment in accordance to Company GMP and Quality policies and procedures in order to assure the integrity of the product.
• Maintenance and training of all operational procedures and processes.
• Track improvements and trends and captures productivity improvements.
• Lead team activities to achieve goals and key leverage indicators.
• Discuss non-conformance situations and customer complaints with team members and facilitate the development of corrective actions and preventive plans. Monitor trends of implemented actions.
• Team compliance with Safety, Environmental and GMP requirements.
• Reports for management review, including but not limited to: Manufacturing Process Analysis, Variance justifications, and Re-Works Report.
• Prevention of occurrence of nonconformity's related to product, process, safety and Quality System.
• Active participation in meetings to reach agreements, evaluate trends, discuss new regulations, etc., including but not limited to: Pre-SOP, SOP, Monthly Quality System Meetings, etc.
• Responsible to comply with all Internal Control requirements in own department and CRI as applicable.
• Participate and promote activities with the OE Team that contribute toward continuous improvement (5's, workplace audit, T Cards, Idea Cards, Big C, Tip Plan, Communication Center, etc.).

• Provide direct reports with leadership, direction, and coaching to achieve work objectives and improve performance and skills.
• Ensure direct reports or project team members have clarity about their roles and responsibilities.
• Ensure appropriate and needed resources in support of others are available and accessible so desired outcomes can be achieved.
• Provide experiences, recognition, rewards, and resources that are focused on the development and motivation of individuals.
• Provide feedback and development to others to support their ability to complete their work responsibilities effectively.
• Hold regular discussions with each direct report to discuss progress toward goals, review and provide performance feedback, review development progress, and acknowledge achievement of objectives.
• Ensure the compliance of Company policies and procedures.
• Manage the progressive corrective action process of direct reports.
• Complete on time the investigations and reports of direct reports incidents related to occupational accidents, disciplinary actions, unfulfilled procedures or working instructions, corrective actions, etc.

• Strong Manufacturing Functional knowledge
• Operational Excellence knowledge with proven practical experience in the use and application of lean principles and tools
• Project Management knowledge
• Excellent Communication and Presentation Skills
• Finance Skills
• Technically-savvy with good working knowledge of the Company, computer applications and information systems.
• SAP knowledge