Production Manager - Chemical ProcessDayton Ohio area
Excellent benefits and bonus potential!Do you want to make an impact immediately Do you enjoy making improvements and striving to be better
This job is for YOU!- Drive impactful changein an organization thats genuinely eager for continuous improvement!
- Lead with influenceby holding others accountable and skillfully navigating challenges to achieve production goals.
- Work in apositive one shift operationthat offers a diverse business mix and a commitment to innovation.
- Enjoy acomprehensive benefits package including a10% bonus potential!
We will help you navigate the interview process which will move quickly with this company eager to make their hire!
Well-established process-oriented manufacturer is seeking aProduction Managerto lead direct and indirect reports in a one shift operation. As the Production Manager you will report to the Plant Manager and will have Production Supervisors reporting to you. Daily you will be responsible for the following tasks:
- Taking ownership of safety quality KPIs employee development productivity and continuous improvement
- Attending daily meetings with team members and updating them on the status of production
- Participating within the management team to meet and improve plant objectives including SOPs
- Completing daily weekly and monthly reporting and data collection
- Working with supply chain to optimize the schedule and meet production goals
- Developing and achieving goals objectives and targeted measurables related to production
- Holding others accountable to established goals and directives
- Identifying process improvements to minimize downtime increase efficiencies and find cost savings
- Coaching mentoring developing and leading direct and indirect reports
- Communicating with customers on production and/or quality issues
- Other duties as directed by the management
Qualified candidates will be able to make quick decisions handle conflict coach their team and create a positive culture while moving towards improvement. Individuals will spend up to 80% of their time in the production area and will enjoy finding improvements and establishing processes to meet production deadlines. Experience in a turnaround situation would be helpful. The company offers EXCELLENT medical benefits (including dental and vision) available the first of the month after the start of employment short-term and long-term disability 401K match paid holidays personal days vacation life insurance and bonus potential up to 10%.
REQUIREMENTS for the Production Manager:1. Bachelors degree Chemistry or Engineering highly preferred
2. At least two years of similar production management experience
3. Experience overseeing others in a blending/mixing manufacturing environment ideally in chemical pharmaceutical coating food beverage etc.
4. Experience overseeing direct and indirect reports
5. Non-union supervision experience
6. Strong continuous improvement background including decreasing downtime increasing efficiencies etc.
7. ERP experience
8. Microsoft Office including strong Excel skills
Skills preferred but NOT required:1. Lean and/or Six Sigma experience
2. Experience working in turnaround situations
3. Power BI
Reasons to work for this organization:- Stable well-established manufacturer
- One shift operation
- Opportunity to make an immediate impact
- Competitive benefits and bonus potential
Candidates are highly preferred to be local to the Dayton OH area. A relocation package is available for those meeting all of the required skills.