Production Manager

Location: Cayce, South Carolina

Travel: Spend M-F training in Pen Argyl. PA  (possibly 3-6 months)

 In the First Year:Imagine starting with a clean slate: a brand-new plant, state-of-the-art equipment and the chance to build a production team the right way from day one. In your first year, you will:Get hands-on during equipment commissioning and startup, learning every machine and control system as it comes online.Recruit, hire and train your Production Chiefs and production team, developing operators who are skilled, safe and empowered.Write the playbook: create the SOPs, safety practices and 5S/Kanban routines that define how this plant runs.Launch our 8 Step Safety Program and Safety Committee at the new site, building a safety-first culture from the very first shift.Set up KPI and OEE tracking from day one, then use the data to take the lines from startup to full-rate production.Work shoulder-to-shoulder with Maintenance, Planning and the Plant Manager to solve the challenges only a new plant presents — and celebrate the wins along the way.Position:Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Production Manager will have daily responsibility for managing the workforce, productivity, cost control, continuous process improvement, health, and safety, as well as employee training.   In support of the company business plan to meet or exceed OEE KPIs. This is a leadership level role and will engage in the development of yearly budget and capital improvement projects;Duties/Responsibilities: Directly Leads and Manages Production Operators. Works collaboratively with Logistics, Yard, Production Planning, QA Technician, HR, Finance to ensure company financials are met or exceeded.SafetyInspire desired workplace safety behaviors defined in our 8 Step Safety Program.  Leading and sustaining a safe place to work environment.  Lead and Ensure compliance with all OSHA programs.  Co- Lead Safety Committee program.Core ResponsibilitiesOEE, Financials etc. Oversee the production planning, staffing, and day-to-day manufacturing operations in a cost-effective manner, accurately track and record KPI’s.Troubleshoot and resolve operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays. Prepare and maintain appropriate production record systems utilizing Microsoft D365 etc.Ensure the efficient management of operations of a multiple shift production facility and ensure the proper functioning of equipment identifying and resolving potential problemsEnsure product quality standards are met through inspections and material testing procedures.Aiding in capital improvement projects including design, engineering, scheduling, purchasing, budgets and installation and PM programsLearns, over time, how to operate all plant machines, and how to trouble shoot including PLC etc.Create, Drive implementation and Ensure compliance and adoption of  Standard and Operation Procedures ( SOP's)Develop and implement measures to continuously improvement production methods and equipment performance via programs like 5S and Kanban.Analyze Data drawn from production reports to identify possible improvements, reduce losses and the number of breakdowns as well as improve efficiency and product quality.Leadership and Culture ChangeLeadership: effectively lead people; Communicate, and apply company policies and procedureTraining and DevelopmentRecruit, review and hire production team as required.Motivate employees, be a positive source of influence, lead by example and encourage autonomous work by empowering employeesDevelop and deliver employee training and development plans to ensure succession planning and employee retentionExcellent and proven people leadership and culture change management skillsAbility and proven track record to quickly establish credibility and to develop and sustain excellent business relations both internally and externally.Excellent verbal and written communications skills.OTHERSpends 80 % of time on the shop floor not in the office.This role is designed as a Monday through Friday full-time position, however, the right candidate has the willingness to work flexible manufacturing schedules including nights, weekends, etc. when needs demand.Experience championing lean manufacturing philosophies like Kanban or other.Experience with Microsoft Office tools, ERP systems, Siemens S7, and a strong Excel acumen.Strong success track record of ability to plan, organize, implement, and inspire adoption of programs, processes, etc.Dedication to proactive thinking, collaboration and communication