Production Manager I - Weekend Shift

Description

Essential Functions:

• Acts as liaison between department leadership, support staff, and production team members.
• Drives continuous improvement activities within the department, including development of standard work procedures and meeting key milestones.
• Coordinates efforts to achieve efficiency and departmental KPIs.
• Fosters a culture of encouragement and motivation that is conducive to helping production team members succeed in their role.
• Enforce all applicable safety regulations, as well as regional and local policies and procedures.
• Champions problem-solving efforts within the department.
• Responsible for data mining, analysis, and reporting as required for leadership review and budgeting.
• Oversees delegation of appropriate departmental tasks and projects.
• Directly oversee supervisors in department.

Knowledge, skills & abilities:

Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Possess ability to perform duties utilizing current company software applications (including, but not limited to: Microsoft Office, Outlook, Teams, and current ERP system). Excellent interpersonal, organizational, verbal and written communication skills required. This position performs job duties in an ethical and professional manner.

• Education: Associate's Degree or equivalent experience
• Experience: Minimum 5-7yrs prior relevant experience and more than 1-3 years leadership experience

Working Conditions:

• Required to sit or stand for long periods of time. The employee may occasionally lift/move up to 40lbs.
• Ability to work 40 - 60hrs per week (including weekends/holidays). On-call availability 7 days per week.
• Up to 10% domestic and international may be required as needed.
• Working in a manufacturing environment with exposure to office and laboratory areas.

*Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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