Coating Line Production Manager

IKO Industries; Village of Cedarhurst (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k Match

Paid vacation

Floating days

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Service Awards

Job summary

IKO Industries in New York seeks a senior production leader to drive equipment procurement, installation and ongoing manufacturing improvements. You will develop SOPs, train staff, and align documentation with machine manufacturers while ensuring safety and quality.

The role requires 12–15 years of leadership in manufacturing, Lean/5S expertise, and strong financial acumen. You will lead a team through commissioning, optimize productivity, and foster a One Plant collaboration across departments.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in Engineering or equivalent production leadership experience.
• 12–15 years of leadership/supervisory experience in manufacturing.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing and 5S.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, JDE, Maximo or ERP.
• Strong communication and mentoring abilities.
• Ability to motivate and form a high-performing team.
• Greenfield or Brownfield startup experience preferred.
• This is a safety sensitive position.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the HSE manager to create site safety and training documents (LOTO, Confined Space, JHA) for coating line.
• Establish 5S Standards for production areas.
• Develop Leader Standard Work for leadership roles.
• Create operator SOPs from raw material unloading to final wrapping.
• Generate work instructions for each role.
• Establish production job descriptions.
• Produce training documentation for production roles.
• Design operator checklists for daily tasks.
• Formulate quality testing procedures with Corporate Quality.
• Participate in hiring and selection for vacancies.
• Link operational documentation to machine manufacturers' recommendations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Financial acumen

Operational Excellence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

JDE

Maximo

ERP systems

Job description

Job Responsibilities (Equipment Procurement and Installation Phase)

• Collaborate with the HSE manager to formulate site‑specific safety and environmental procedures, along with training documents, such as LOTO, Confined Space, JHA’s, etc. specific to the coating line.
• Establish 5S Standards for each production area.
• Develop Leader Standard Work for all leadership roles within production.
• Create all operator standard operating procedures, covering the process from raw material unloading to the wrapping of the final product.
• Generate comprehensive work instructions for each role.
• Establish all production job descriptions.
• Produce all training documentation pertinent to production roles.
• Design operator checklists that facilitate daily tasks (work instructions).
• Formulate all quality testing procedures in conjunction with Corporate Quality for both raw materials and finished product.
• Participate in the hiring and selection team responsible for filling all vacant positions.
• Contribute to the build team by linking operational documentation to the specific recommendations of machine manufacturers, including equipment operation guidelines, etc.

Operations Job Responsibilities (After Commissioning)

• Ensures a safe working environment by strictly following IKO’s safety policies and procedures, while promoting ongoing improvements in safety and housekeeping.
• Consistently demonstrates behavior aligned with the IKO Core Values: Sharing Knowledge, Integrity, Long‑Term Thinking, Performance, Humility, and Agility.
• Cultivates a work environment defined by mutual trust and respect, open and honest communication, teamwork, and a commitment to success.
• Provides the necessary leadership to guarantee that product quality meets customer expectations for all products dispatched from the plant.
• Ensures a trained and motivated workforce that can execute the plant’s business strategy.
• Responsible for maintaining controlled and capable processes with a focus on safety, quality, productivity, and environmental compliance.
• Efficiently utilizes plant personnel and equipment to enhance productivity and cost‑effectiveness in achieving the plant’s business objectives (JE, OEE, CSF produced, etc.).
• Collaborate with other departments to actively pursue manufacturing improvement initiatives while fostering a One Plant partnership with other departments and colleagues to achieve shared goals.

Qualifications

• 4‑year degree in an Engineering field preferred or equivalent production leadership experience.
• 12‑15 years of leadership/supervisory experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience, knowledge or trained in Lean Manufacturing and 5S.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, JDE, Maximo or equivalent ERP and management systems.
• Ability to effectively communicate to all levels within the organization.
• Ability to grow and mentor talent.
• Possesses strong process and financial acumen.
• Ability to effectively motivate and bring together a new team with everyone focused on Operational Excellence.
• Greenfield or Brownfield start‑up experience preferred.
• This is a safety sensitive position.

Benefits

• Health Insurance (includes teledoc, virtual health, FSA, HCSA & other benefits)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Health Spending Account
• Employee Support and Mental Wellness
• Short‑term disability
• 401k Match
• Paid vacation
• Floating days
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Engagement Events
• Awards and Recognition
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Service Awards
• Employee Perks & Discounts

Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment

IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.