Production Manager

Job Title: Production Manager

Axalta hasremainedat the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers products whether they are battling heat light corrosion abrasion moisture or chemicals and add dimension and beauty with colourful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles.

Job Summary:

The Production Manager is responsible for leading all Waterborne Manufacturing operations within a paint and coatings production facility ensuring safe efficient and cost-effective production while meeting quality delivery customer service and financial objectives. This role oversees Production Supervisors and operators drives execution of the production schedule and is accountable for operational performance workforce development and continuous improvement. The successful candidate must be a hands-on leader who understands customer demand and aligns labor equipment and resources to meet business requirements. This individual serves as the backup for Production Supervisors when needed and ensures contingency plans and leadership coverage are in place to maintain uninterrupted operations. The Production Manager is expected to maintain a strong presence on the production floor establish clear expectations drive accountability and take ownership of results until the work is completed.

Beyond day-to-day operations this role is responsible for developing talent building a high-performing team and driving a culture of ownership teamwork urgency and continuous improvement. The Production Manager partners closely with Quality Maintenance Supply Chain Engineering Warehouse and EHS teams to improve productivity reduce waste optimize costs and support the long-term success of the operation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead daily manufacturing operations across multiple shifts.
• Execute production schedules to meet customer service quality and delivery requirements.
• Allocate labor equipment and resources to maximize safety productivity and efficiency.
• Provide leadership coaching and development for Production Supervisors and operators.
• Serve as the operational backup for supervisors and ensure appropriate coverage plans are in place.
• Monitor and improve KPIs including productivity schedule adherence OEE RFT yield and cost performance.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing 5S waste reduction and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve operational issues and improve plant performance.
• Develop and execute plans to improve capacity efficiency reliability and operational performance.
• Foster a culture of accountability ownership safety and operational excellence.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Operations Management Business or related field preferred.
• 5 years of progressive production background in a manufacturing environment preferably paint coatings chemicals or process manufacturing.
• Leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of batch manufacturing processes safety programs quality systems and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proven leadership problem-solving communication and team development skills.
• Experience with SAP ERP systems and production planning processes.

This is an active opening for which we are recruiting to fillimmediately.

Axaltaoperatesits business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings which serve four end markets including Refinish Industrial Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle across North America EMEA Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140 countries and coat 30 million vehicles per set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives and we take pride in working with our customers tooptimizetheir businesses and achieve their goals.

Our Company:

Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers products whether they are battling heat light corrosion abrasion moisture or chemicals and add dimension and beauty with colorful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles.

Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings which serve four end markets including Refinish Industrial Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle across North America EMEA Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140 countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. Weve recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals.

Axalta may use technology-assisted tools including artificial intelligence (AI) to support certain aspects of the recruitment and selection process. These tools may be used to help manage applications identify job-related qualifications and assist recruiter review. All hiring decisions involve human oversight and review.

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