Production Manager
Production Manager
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Job Description
Sika is seeking an experienced Production Manager to support our Ames IA location Colorbiotics.
Colorbiotics is an industry leader in colorant technology utilizing their scientificallybacked pigment process to infuse highquality color into a variety of landscape recreational and asphalt products.
The Plant Manager has direct responsibility for managing daily plant production to ensure safety quality people delivery and costs standards are met. The successful candidate also implements company policies ensures coaching development and team building of the production staff assuring performance goals are achieved consistently. The Production Manager drives zero defect culture in safety quality and productivity. supporting the overall operation of the facility and providing functional direction to the production team.
Primary Duties:
- Direct or coordinate production processing and distribution of the site.
- Safely deliver products on time in full with the highest quality at the lowest cost possible while providing a great place to work.
- Develop and implement operational methods and procedures to improve efficiency and product quality adhering to established guidelines.
- Review production schedules to make decisions concerning staffing requirements job assignments while considering budgetary limitations and time constraints.
- Develop maintain and ensure compliance with leader standard work programs 5S instruction sheets etc)
- Develop implement or interact with production tracking or quality control systems analyzing production quality control maintenance or other operational reports to detect production problems.
- Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations at the federal state and local levels for the protection of all employees.
- Assist in the completion of performance plans and reviews for employees and is active in employee development process. Ensure expectations are clearly communicated and employees are held accountable for behaviors and results.
- Develop budgets or approve expenditures for supplies materials or human resources ensuring that materials labor or equipment are used efficiently to meet production targets.
- Initiate or coordinate inventory or cost control programs.
- Maintain a wellorganized compliant area of responsibility in line with Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) policies and legal requirements.
- Maintain a safetyfirst approach in project development and supporting Process Safety programs participating in compliance audits and conducting hazard and risk assessments.
- Set measurable EHS objectives including employee training programs as part of continuous improvement efforts and ensure compliance with applicable policies and regulations.
Qualifications :
Minimum Requirements:
- BS/BA Degree (engineering or technical degree preferred) and
- At least 5 years of prior experience in the chemical or coatings industry
- At least 3 years of management experience in manufacturing environment and multiple shifts budgetary responsibilities of >$1 million and capital projects over $500K.
- At least 5 years of experience with MSOffice and ERP system. Proficient with KPI reporting cost analysis and presentations.
- At least 1 year of experience in project management
- Experience with ASQ ISO 90001 and ISO 14001 is a plus.
- Demonstrated proficiency in the following competencies:
Innovation Leveraging possibility thinking in creating new value for customers
Accountability Delivering excellence through personal motivation and engagement
Performance Excellence Elevating the performance bar and delivering on commitments with high quality solutions
Change and Risk Taking Working toward our future altering the course as needed and balancing risks and rewards in making decisions
Customer Focus Understanding customer needs and delivering superior solutions with passion
Teamwork Encouraging collaboration trust and cooperation among and within work groups
Physical Environment:
Physical activities require continuous hearing; frequent talking sitting and repetitive motions of hands/wrists; and occasional standing and walking. Position may carry and lift materials weighing up to 50 lbs. While performing the duties of this position the employee is regularly required to stand.
- The employee is frequently required to walk climb stairs use hands to remove or lift boxes stretch and reach with arms extended and stoop.
- The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 50 pounds alone and occasionally lift and or move more than 100 pounds with assistance.
- Position requires continuous visual demand 75 100 of the time.
Additional Information :
Perks & Benefits
401k with Generous Company Match
Bonuses
Medical Dental and Vision Benefits
Paid Parental Leave
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Paid time off paid holidays
Floating holidays Paid Volunteer Time
Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
Education Assistance
Professional Development Opportunities
Employee Referral Program & More!
Sika fosters a culture of entrepreneurship empowering each individual to make decisions learn from experiences and shape their own career path. The safety and wellbeing of employees are top priorities at Sika with a strong commitment to open communication
and maintaining a safe workplace. In addition Sika actively contributes to the community and promotes sustainability by giving back minimizing environmental impact and embracing social responsibility.
Sika Corporation is committed to a work environment that supports inspires and respects all individuals that apply. As an equal opportunity employer Sika will consider all qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race color religion sex pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity age disability national or ethnic origin or other protected characteristics.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
