Plant Production Manager

Job description

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY: Directly supervises 4-5 Team Leaders/Supervisors. Indirect responsibility for plant production workforce. Responsible for all day to day manufacturing activities required to produce final product at the plant facility. Supports continuous improvement activities on the shop floor using lean manufacturing tools. Coordinates activities of production departments and ensures that all production goals are met in a timely and cost-effective manner. Works with supervisory staff to achieve production metrics, including productivity and on-time performance. Coaches and mentors team leader in matters regarding production employee performance. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Allocates and manages resources (manpower, equipment, and materials) to optimize production output with respect to delivery, quality and cost. 2. Leads teams in achieving goals in safety, quality, cost, delivery, and other plant goals. 3. Serves as a shop floor champion for lean manufacturing. Supports continuous improvement initiatives. Drives culture change on the shop floor. 4. Completes daily shop floor Gemba walks identifying opportunities for improvement and interaction with production...