Production Manager
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19 hours ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Fahrenheit Advisors has beenretained by our client HarTru to assist in the search and selection of a Sports Coatings Production Manager based in Troy Virginia.
About HarTru
HarTru is a global tennis company based in Troy Virginia. They are the worlds leading source for premium tennis court surfaces consultation equipment and can find their courts and customers in every state in the US and in 23 countries around the world.
They believe in tennis wherever its played and are advocates of pickleball padel and other racquet sports.
Summary
They are seeking an experienced dynamic Production Manager to join their growing team. Candidates with a proven track record in production management within the water based acrylic and polyurethane industry and a strong passion for operational excellence are encouraged to apply.
The Opportunity
As Production Manager the individual will oversee and optimize all aspects of water based acrylic and polyurethane production. Leadership will ensure efficient safe and high-quality product manufacturing from raw material procurement to finished goods distribution.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and optimize production schedules and processes.
- Work with external consultants to implement the manufacturing of new products
- Work with external suppliers to design procure and install new production equipment in order to manufacture our expanding range of Sports Coatings.
- Implement and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and training programs.
- Oversee quality control procedures including inspections and audits.
- Lead mentor and develop a dedicated production team.
- Ensure strict compliance with Health Safety and Environmental (HSE) standards and promote a culture of safety.
- Collaborate with the procurement team on inventory management and raw material sourcing.
- Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives and cost reduction strategies leveragingexpertise in water based acrylic and polyurethane manufacturing.
- Partner with other departments on new product introduction and process optimization.
- Travel to trade shows industry conferences and visiting vendor partners all as needed
Requirements
- A minimum of 10years of senior-level manufacturing management experience ideally within the sports surface coating or related manufacturing industry demonstrating a strong understanding of water based acrylic and polyurethane manufacturing processes.
- Experience in continuous improvement methodologies (e.g. Lean Six Sigma) and new product introduction processes.
- Familiarity with relevant industry regulations and safety guidelines
- Excellent communication leadership and interpersonal skills.
- Proven decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency in budgetary control and IT systems including MS Office and ERP systems.
- A strategic thinker with a focus on continuous improvement quality and efficiency.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced demanding production environment.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma
- Continuous Improvement
- Lean
- Management Experience
- 5S
- Operations Management
- Production Planning
- Production Management
- Kaizen
- Supervising Experience
- Manufacturing
About Company
Fahrenheit Advisors is a middle-market advisory firm that helps companies overcome challenges and find the straightest path to growth.
