Industrial - Production Manager - Lancaster, MA

About Our Client

My client is focused on delivering innovative solutions that enhance everyday life around the globe. Their expertise lies in developing specialty polymer compounds and additives for various applications.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Oversee Production Operations: Manage safe and efficient production, directing supervisors on daily needs and company KPIs to optimize resources like equipment, materials, and staff.
• Ensure Safety Compliance: Direct adherence to safety protocols, training staff on best practices, and collaborating with EHS to report incidents and enhance safety measures.
• Guide Production Supervisors: Support supervisors in achieving KPIs, improving processes, and implementing safety initiatives, while mentoring them to enhance production effectiveness.
• Maintain Quality Standards: Communicate quality expectations, ensure efficient material use, minimize waste, and collaborate with the quality team for continuous improvement.
• Equipment Management: Ensure equipment is well-maintained to reduce downtime, working closely with maintenance for preventative measures and training staff to avoid disruptions.
• Training and Development: Ensure employees receive necessary training on safety, quality, and equipment use, while assessing training effectiveness and supporting staff development.
• Continuous Improvement: Collaborate with management and stakeholders to identify and implement improvements in processes and systems to enhance quality and cost-effectiveness.
• Reporting and Lean Framework Support: Maintain accurate production reports, meeting deadlines, and support the Lean framework to apply best practices across operations.

MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

Ideal Candidate:

• Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred in process, mechanical, or chemical engineering, business management, or quality assurance.
• Experience: At least 10 years of supervisory experience in a production shift environment, ideally in plastics processing or extrusion.
• Lean Manufacturing Expertise: Proven knowledge of lean manufacturing principles, including continuous improvement, change management, TPM, TQM, goal alignment, and health and safety.
• Leadership Skills: Strong leadership and people management abilities, with experience in developing, mentoring, and setting KPIs for team members.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, along with strong listening abilities.
• Problem-Solving: Demonstrated success in effective problem-solving and continuous process improvement.
• Collaboration: Strong teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate with stakeholders across various functions.
• Decision-Making: Capable of making independent and effective decisions.
• Self-Motivated: Ability to work autonomously while being a supportive team player.
• Safety and Quality Focus: A strong commitment to maintaining safety and quality standards.
• Industry Standards Knowledge: Familiarity with ISO 9000, TS 16949, Lean, or Six Sigma is a plus.

What's on Offer

What's To Offer:

• Dental Coverage: Comprehensive dental insurance.
• Employee Support: Access to an employee assistance program.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Options available for managing healthcare costs.
• Health Insurance: Comprehensive health coverage.
• Health Savings Account: Tax-advantaged savings for medical expenses.
• Life Insurance: Company-provided life insurance benefits.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for professional advancement.
• Paid Time Off: Generous paid time off policy.
• Parental Leave: Supportive parental leave policy.
• Vision Coverage: Comprehensive vision insurance.