Senior Manufacturing Management Program – Production Management

Jobtailor; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks an experienced Manufacturing Department Manager to supervise 24/7 production lines and related plant operations. You will ensure a safe working environment through training and inspections while monitoring quality, process, maintenance, and personnel issues.

You will manage department labor, productivity, and maintenance budgets to meet cost goals, motivate staff, and ensure accurate production reporting and material inventories.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a science or engineering discipline required, with strong training.
• Minimum 8 years in manufacturing with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Minimum 3 years as a department manager with safety, quality, and cost responsibilities.
• Experience in manufacturing management, quality control, or R&D with a growth record.
• Six Sigma certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee 24/7 production lines and related plant operations.
• Ensure safe working environment via training and inspections.
• Monitor shift activities for quality, process, maintenance, and personnel issues.
• Manage department labor, productivity, and budgets to meet costs.
• Motivate staff to promote morale, cleanliness and productivity.
• Maintain accurate production reporting and raw material inventories.
• Test processes to improve product quality and consistency.
• Investigate quality complaints and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and implement Preventative Maintenance to reduce downtime.
• Participate on plant committees and cover duties in the Plant Manager’s absence.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Safety training

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in science/engineering

Tools

Six Sigma

Job description

Responsibilities

• Supervise the 24/7 operations of production lines and related plant operations
• Ensure a safe working environment through effective safety training and inspections
• Actively monitor shift activities for quality, process, maintenance, and personnel issues
• Manage department labor, productivity, and maintenance budgets to meet cost goals
• Motivate personnel in a manner that effectively promotes good morale, housekeeping, and high productivity
• Responsible for accurate production reporting and raw material inventories
• Conduct and evaluate testing processes to improve product consistency and quality
• Investigate quality complaints and implement corrective action
• Develop and implement department Preventative Maintenance program to reduce machine downtime and repair costs
• Serve on plant committees as determined by Plant Manager
• Perform duties of Department Manager in his/her absence

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required with training in a science/engineering discipline preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years in manufacturing with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Minimum of 3 years as a manufacturing department manager with safety, quality, productivity, cost, and capital responsibility.
• Experience in manufacturing management, quality control, or research and development with a demonstrated record of growth and achievement
• Six Sigma certification a plus
• Strong mechanical ability and problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational skills to conduct training sessions on various safety and operational topics.
• Excellent supervisory and communication skills; ability to effectively communicate throughout all levels of the organization
• Ability to enforce all plant safety and productivity goals, including plant policies/procedures
• Willingness and ability to handle multiple tasks and responsibilities, sometimes involving stressful work environment
• Ability to develop staff to maintain successful operations as business levels grow
• Willingness to add new responsibilities and relocate for future assignments.

Hard Skills

• Production Reporting
• Preventative Maintenance
• Process Improvement
• Budget Management
• Quality Testing

Soft Skills

• Supervisory Skills
• Communication Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Motivational Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• Six Sigma Certification