Lead production operations to achieve established safety, quality, productivity, and budget goals
Develop, implement, and oversee compliance with operating strategies to optimize performance
Ensure direct reports understand and drive safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives while fostering teamwork and engagement
Manage performance of direct reports, including evaluations, training, development, disciplinary actions, and recommendations for promotions, transfers, terminations, and wage adjustments
Plan and monitor workflow to maximize resource utilization and ensure on-time delivery of customer requirements
Maintain compliance with quality systems, environmental practices, and documentation requirements
Identify and drive continuous improvement projects and advance lean practices
Minimize non-productive time and actively control and reduce work-in-process (WIP)
Maintain strong communication across all organizational levels through co-worker and supervisor meetings
Participate in APQP, support new program launches, and provide technical input for change requests
Lead justification and evaluation of new equipment to support operational needs
Collaborate with other divisions to achieve company-wide objectives
Perform duties of direct reports when necessary, including direct oversight of production areas or shifts
Coordinate Emergency Response Program and ensure preparedness
Support Serigraph's quality business system and use of SPECS, the Serigraph quality manual
Requirements
Five to ten years of relevant industry experience
Progressive responsibility in production management
Proven production and technology experience in injection molding and molding operations
Understanding of departmental procedures and policies
Ability to use ERP system for required documentation
Knowledge of good departmental and company safety/housekeeping/PPE practices
Experience with APQP and supporting new program launches (preferred)
Associate or bachelor’s degree in an applicable field (preferred)
Coursework or training in people management (preferred)
Previously attended Lean Six Sigma Green or Black belt training (preferred)
Benefits
Competitive wages
Access to earned wages before the scheduled payday
Paid time off
10 paid holidays
Vacation buy/sell program
Free onsite healthcare and telemedicine including COVID testing
Full benefits package including health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
401(k) eligibility on day one with company match
Free onsite fitness facility and walking trails
Cross training, growth, and promotion from within
ATS Keywords
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Hard skills
production managementinjection moldingmolding operationscontinuous improvementlean practicesworkflow planningresource utilizationperformance evaluationtraining and developmentdocumentation compliance