Production Manager

The People Co.; Town of Islip (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Healthcare

Job summary

Our client in Long Island, NY seeks a hands-on Production Manager to lead day-to-day operations with a continuous improvement mindset. You will identify process improvements, implement lean practices, and develop operational strategies across production, quality, safety and maintenance.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in production management within CPG manufacturing, a Bachelor's in Engineering, and proven experience managing supervisors. Relocation support may be available.

Qualifications

• Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement best practices across all departments.
• Foster lean principles and continuous improvement culture with coaching and training.
• Review and implement corrective actions to meet safety, quality and cost targets.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement best practices across all departments.
• Develop and implement operational strategies that drive growth and productivity.
• Lead lean initiatives and foster a culture of continuous improvement across the plant.
• Coach, direct and train employees in lean principles and daily improvements.
• Monitor KPIs to drive data-based decisions and ensure safety, quality and efficiency.

Skills

Process improvement

Lean principles

Continuous improvement

Team development

Project management

KPIs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Our client, a leading manufacturing company, is looking to bring on board a hands on, continuous improvement oriented Production Manager for their facility in the Long Island, NY area.

In this exciting position, you will oversee and optimize the day-to-day operations of the organization. This is a great opportunity to be a key stakeholder in a growing company that invests in its employees. Relocation assistance in the form of a sign on bonus can be available.

What we are looking for you to do:

• Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement best practices across all departments.
• Develop and implement operational strategies that drive business growth and enhance productivity.
• Implement new policies and procedures.
• Entrepreneurial experience in terms of building from the ground up.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, Quality, Sanitation and Manufacturing regulations. Champion a H&S culture.
• Ensure that production meets and exceeds standards for safety, cost, quality, productivity, and customer service.
• Ensure that plant efficiency is maintained at the highest possible level without sacrificing safety, quality and plant standards.
• Oversee project management initiatives, ensuring projects are completed on time and within scope.
• Review, maintain, control and implement corrective actions.
• Facilitate and implement lean principles across all aspects of manufacturing.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging team development and innovation.
• Continually coach, direct and train employees utilizing lean principles.
• Ensure department is running efficiently, from logistics, production, quality, health and safety, maintenance, sanitation, and CI.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess operational performance and make data-driven decisions.

The ideal candidate will have:

• 3+ years of production management (titled) experience required.
• 5+ years of CPG manufacturing experience required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a combination of education and relevant work experience.
• Must have experience managing Production Supervisors.
• Clear criminal back check.

What we will offer:

• An attractive salary, bonus, 401k match and healthcare.
• An amazing opportunity to grow your career with a leading manufacturing company.

This position offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional looking to make a significant impact on organizational success through effective operations management.