Production Manager

Greene, Tweed & Co Limited; Selma (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k program

Health Savings Account

Flexible spending accounts

Life and disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Greene, Tweed in Selma, TX is seeking a Production Manager to lead manufacturing lines and drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, delivery and cost. You will manage cross-functional activities and support the Make/Buy process while ensuring strong communication across teams.

The role requires 10+ years in operations or new product development, and 5+ years of people management, with CI/Lean experience and a BS degree.

Qualifications

• 10+ years operations/new product development experience.
• 5+ years of people management experience.
• Proven ability to lead teams and align resources to meet business objectives.
• CI/Lean Manufacturing practices knowledge; Green Belt or Lean Leader preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensures customer requirements for quality, delivery and cost are met or exceeded through planning, design, scheduling, manufacturing and shipping.
• Drives daily improvement of SQDC metrics via RCCA and problem solving.
• Builds and develops high performing teams and systems to execute objectives and goals.
• Collaborates with Future Value project teams to transfer New Products/Technologies into work cells and define acceptance criteria.

Skills

Operations management

New product development

People management

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Project management

Strategic thinking

Education

B.S. degree

Job description

## Production ManagerApply: Selma, TX, United States of America: Full time: Posted Today: R4865At Greene, Tweed, you'll find the cutting-edge technology, world-class polymer expertise and endless advancement opportunities you'd expect from a multi-national industry leader. You'll find them all in an environment that embraces diversity in people and opinions, moves decision making to the point of impact, and celebrates your success.If you enjoy continuous learning and are excited about working with and creating technological solutions, explore career opportunities with Greene, Tweed.**Essential Duties/Responsibilities:** Ensures that customer requirements for product quality, delivery and cost are met or exceeded through effective planning, product design, scheduling, manufacturing, and shipping processes. Manages daily improvement of Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost (SQDC) metrics by driving problem-solving for root cause corrective action (RCCA). Builds / Develops high performing teams and systems, enabling efficient execution of objectives and goals. Collaborates with Future Value project teams to enable smooth and seamless transition of New Products and Technologies into the work cells. Utilizes the Product and Technology transfer processes, including definition of acceptance criteria, and drives closure to the transfer checklist when successful transition is achieved Ensures that Greene, Tweed’s values and management policies, procedures, and practices are strongly supported and implemented consistently throughout the manufacturing lines. Drives compliance to the Quality Management System. Utilizes Continuous Improvement (CI) and Lean methodologies including Lean Managing for Daily Improvement (MDI) in every activity of production. Directs training and leadership of continuous improvement events, Departmental Display Board Meetings, use of Departmental Kaizen Boards, and DMAIC methodology. Provides leadership to ensure effective communications, coordination and collaboration within the production line, including areas not directly under the Production Manager’s direct management. Works with Supply Chain members to establish effective Make v Buy process for products within the Production Line (s) and products currently outsourced. Ensures that facilities, tooling and equipment are properly maintained and calibrated to maximize output, and to provide safe working conditions. Establishes goals and performance expectations for manufacturing team members. Sets objectives and defines results required to support strategic business unit and organizational goals. Provides formal performance reviews and talent development plans, fostering team development and cross-training to maintain a culture of continuous improvement. Identifies resources necessary including employees, tooling, equipment, and facilities, to meet production demand. Manages Capacity Plan to support manufacturing and business unit strategy. Works with other Production Managers to share best practice and lessons learned to effectively improve site operations.**Required Minimum Qualifications** Education/Certifications:B.S. degree preferred (or equivalent experience).Greene, Tweed Job Description Note: This Job Description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by the Supervisor. All requirements are subject to change and updates.**Skills and Experience:** 10+ years operations/new product development experience required, including a thorough understanding and practical application of broad strategic concepts, particularly in the fields of production, planning, quality, purchasing, engineering, lean supply chain, finance, human resources and information systems. Proven ability to effectively lead teams and align resources to meet business objectives; Ideal candidate will have 5+ years of previous people management experience Demonstrated working knowledge in CI/Lean Manufacturing practices and principles. Green Belt and/or Lean Leader certification preferred. Ability to effectively lead change and convey a forward-looking perspective in motivating, inspiring and managing people. Ability to create and/or foster a leadership environment that is conducive to teamwork and personal development of the team’s members. Strong analytical Skills with an emphasis on scientific method of problem solving (LSS), coupled with the ability to develop and execute appropriate action plans. Demonstrated project management, time management and resource planning skills and experience required.**Required Minimum Qualifications*** This position requires U.S. Person status as defined by applicable law for authorized access to data controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). A U.S. Person includes U.S. Citizens, U.S. Nationals, lawful permanent residents, and workers granted refugee or asylum status in the United States.Note: This Job Description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by the Supervisor. All requirements are subject to change and updates.We also provide eligible employees with a competitive benefits package that includes health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401k savings plan, life and disability insurance, tuition assistance and more, to meet the diverse needs of all employees and their family members.**Equal Opportunity Employer:**Greene, Tweed is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other federally protected class.**Drug Free Workplace:**Greene, Tweed is a Drug Free Workplace. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening and background investigation subject to federal, state, and local laws.NOTE: Greene, Tweed is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for employment opportunities, unless they have a written agreement for the position they are contacting us about. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at GT without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of Greene, Tweed, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Greene, Tweed as a result of the referral or through other means.