Production Manager Job

Bostik; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bostik is seeking a Production Manager to lead all production activities at the Louisville site, ensuring safe operations, regulatory compliance, and achievement of production targets. The role involves developing staffing models, supervising three production supervisors and their teams, and driving continuous improvement across processes and EHS initiatives.

The successful candidate will spend significant time on the plant floor (≈50%) to manage hourly operators, collaborate with

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Engineering, Operations Management or related discipline.
• Experience in Supervision, Operations Management, and/or Engineering (5–10 years).
• Experience in Project Management, Process Engineering and Regulatory preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and oral/written skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead in a team environment.
• Adaptable to change and skilled at leading change through reporting relationships and influence.
• Experience with Lean/6 Sigma Manufacturing.
• Ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, direction, and management for all aspects of Production activities.
• Own responsibility for safe manufacturing operations and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Develop capacity and staffing models to meet production targets for the site; manage direct reports (3 supervisors and operators).
• Manage production resources to meet operational objectives; execute daily production schedule.
• Develop and implement an EHS program to prevent incidents and comply with applicable regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Change management

Lean/6 Sigma

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Oral/written communication

Adaptability

Prioritization

Education

BS or MS in Engineering/Operations

Job description

Production Manager

Division

Bostik

Region

Americas

Job Title

Production Manager

Situation in organisation

Reports to Plant Manager

Oversees Production Operation & Manufacturing Processes

Job Dimensions

• Provide leadership, direction, and management for all aspects of the Production activities;
• Own responsibility for safe manufacturing operations and compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements;
• Develop capacity and staffing models needed to meet production targets for the site; and
• Manage direct reports that include three (3) production supervisors and associated operators.

Activities

• Manage production resources to meet operational objectives;
• Develop, institute and carry through an ever-improving EHS Program to achieve the ultimate goal of no safety or environmental incidents while complying with PSM requirements (where applicable);
• Practice Safe work habits in accordance with OSHA, EPA guidelines, and Arkema/Bostik specific EHS expectations;
• Manage execution of the daily production schedule;
• Coaching, training, and development of team members in their roles and according to Corporate policies including, but not limited to: EHS Management, MOC System, formalize and document Management System procedures;
• Continuously measure and improve operational efficiency;
• Coordinate production with purchasing, logistics, and maintenance departments;
• Ensure fulfillment of all required EHS and Quality training for subordinates;
• Assure compliance with all company policies and best practices;
• Engage in active collaboration with corporate functions to achieve metrics and desired results (EHS, Sales & Marketing, Customer Service, HR, Supply Chain, etc.); and
• Drive continuous improvement activities, including improving housekeeping, efficiency, and reliability.

Context and environment

• A fast paced, high pressure environment where you are involved in a wide variety of functions and activities.
• Participate in activities within and outside the plant.
• Heavy use of computer software, both PC based, combined with frequent interpersonal communication.
• Expectation that a good portion or your time will be spent on the floor to best manage hourly operators and operatons overall. ~50%

Accountabilities

• Leadership of production activities to meet plant and business objectives.

Qualifications / Experience Required

• BS or MS in Engineering, Operations Management or related discipline;
• Experience in Supervision, Operations Management, and/or Engineering 5-10 years;
• Experience in Project Management, Process Engineering and Regulatory preferred;
• Excellent interpersonnel and oral / written skills;
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead in a team environment;
• Adaptable to change and skilled at leading change through direct reporting relationship and functional influence;
• Experience with Lean/6 Sigma Manufacturing;
• Ability to manage competing priorities;
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills; and
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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