Production Manager
Production Manager
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Job Description
The science of electronics is transforming exponentially through innovation and connectivity around the planet. Every day breakthroughs are making technologies from micro-processors memory chips and flat panels to photovoltaic cells even smaller and more powerful opening up countless new possibilities in how the world lives works and connects. Air Liquide Advanced Materials grows by enabling our customers to innovate. Our ALOHA and Voltaix products are critical to the manufacturer of the newest computer chips required for Big Data and the Internet of Things.
How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW
The position:The Production Manager is responsible for leading the sites production supervisor team across all shifts and all operations ensuring work is assigned implements policies and procedures and recommends improvements in production methods equipment operating procedures and working conditions. The purpose of this role is to effectively utilize the production team to best operate the plant resources provided by the engineering/technical team. As the manager of the site supervisors the Production Manager utilizes leadership experience and expertise to direct the day to day activities of the manufacturing team through the supervisors shift leads and production technician staff. The Production Managers goal is safe quality reliable production that meets our customers standards on-time the first time. This role will develop and mentor the supervisors. Partnership with and timely communication to the engineering team is critical to this role and the plants continuous improvement. The Production Manager drives accountability within the team to ensure success setting expectations of the what and the how and managing to those expectations. The Production Manager is expected to be able to thrive in a fast paced and very dynamic environment.
The annual base salary range for this position in California is $120000 - $150000. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Air Liquide considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position candidates work experience education/ training key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Manage Production Supervisors
Comply with safety and regulatory requirements
Fill the role of Incident Commander in case of an emergency
Plan direct and control day-to-day manufacturing activities in order to safely and efficiently execute production schedule
Manage adherence to established work instructions to ensure safety and first-pass quality performance
Work with Planning Department (Planner) to develop effective production plans that maximize resources available raw materials and assets
Develop monitor and control production standards. Develop actual vs standard production reporting to drive continuous improvement
Drive continuous improvement activities: implement change management and best practices as required
Coordinate production resources with the needs of other Departments: Maintenance Shipping/Receiving Engineering and Process Development. Ensure adequate communication between departments as needed
Coordinate raw material needs with Planner Purchasing and Shipping Departments
Implement and maintain inventory control systems with Planner
Hire train evaluate and coach staff. Resolve personnel performance issues and conflicts
Perform personnel development and reviews for Supervisors
Manage cross training and qualification standards of personnel for coverage in production. Ensure new hire training signoffs and materials are appropriate and accurate
Troubleshoot quality and production issues and ensure additional resources are employed when needed to identify and implement permanent corrective actions
Help implement business process systems that enhance communications and production order status visibility
Successfully complete; and ensure the team completes; all required training.
Actively participate on ALAMs emergency response (ER) team including as an ER entry team member which requires wearing of a tight fitting full face respirator
Are you a MATCH
Required Qualifications:
Minimum Bachelors degree in Engineering preferably Chemical Engineering or 5 years experience in managing within a chemical manufacturing facility
3 years experience managing including preparation of performance appraisals to direct report
Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a team of Supervisors and Technical Leaders and Shift Leads while meeting safety quality and delivery targets
Excellent problem solving and analytical skills with attention to detail along with excellent interpersonal verbal and written communication skills
Experienced with chemical processes and standard manufacturing process flow
Must have experience working with an ERP system
Must be self-directed and able to manage different types of responsibilities
Housekeeping: Maintain 5S
Experience with continuous improvement tools such as Six-Sigma FMEA and Lean Manufacturing
Incident Commander Training 40 hours of Hazwopper training minimum
Must be and remain clean shaven and able to wear a full face tight fitting respirator and a fully encapsulated (Level A) ER suit.
Plant Gas Monitoring system
Plant Fire Systems / Alarms
Preferred Qualifications:
Safety leadership training or equivalent
Six Sigma Green Belt certification
5S and Lean Manufacturing experience
Experience working in dynamic environments of short time to market and high customer expectations.
Experience working in an empowered organization.
Our Differences make our Performance
At Air Liquide we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees our customers patients community stakeholders and cultures across the world.
We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
