Production Manager: Lead, Improve & Elevate Manufacturing

Suominen Corporation; Windsor Locks (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Suominen Corporation in Windsor Locks, CT is seeking a Manager, Production to coordinate the flow of orders, inventory, and staffing to meet customer demands. You will supervise personnel, allocate work, train, and resolve issues, while planning maintenance as needed.

You will report to the Plant Director and collaborate with team leaders, maintenance, and management to drive productivity, safety, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• At least 3-10 years management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• At least 3 years of experience in the paper or nonwoven industry preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Superior computer skills, including MS Office with Excel focus, SAP, and TIPS.
• Previous supervisory skills required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates operations with team leaders, maintenance, and senior management to foster synergy between Production, Maintenance and support groups.
• Lead, direct, evaluate, and develop production supervisors, operators, and external resources responsible for various operations activities.
• Develops work procedures, policies, and product specifications, and ensures operating instructions and quality documents are updated and followed.
• Motivate staff to maintain a high-level team performance and efficiency.
• Assist with R&D and technical projects, assess project staffing and resources needed.
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance productivity and operating conditions.
• Communicate and train personnel on new or changing procedures.
• Strive to reduce expenses and increase productivity across all production lines; advocate cross training.
• Understand and enforce all company policies, procedures, rules and regulations; advocate for the company’s vision.
• Communicate problems or obstacles to senior management.
• Monitor productivity rates, standards, and quality control.
• Assist Human Resources with recruitment and training of new personnel.
• Ensure training and coaching of personnel is conducted consistently and fairly.

Skills

People management

Communication

Leadership

SAP

MS Office (Excel)

Supervisory skills

Job description

Suominen Corporation in Windsor Locks, CT is seeking a Manager, Production to coordinate the flow of orders, inventory, and staffing to meet customer demands. You will supervise personnel, allocate work, train, and resolve issues, while planning maintenance as needed.

You will report to the Plant Director and collaborate with team leaders, maintenance, and management to drive productivity, safety, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.