Senior Production Leader – PSM & Lean Manufacturing

Kalsec Inc.; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Kalsec Inc. in Kalamazoo seeks a Senior Production Manager to oversee Process Safety Management (PSM) production operations from receiving through shipping, ensuring alignment with company objectives.

You will lead production teams, manage budgets, schedules, and continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure compliance with safety rules and union contracts. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of related experience with 3+ years of managerial experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years related experience and 3+ years managerial experience.
• Education in Engineering, Business Management, Food Science, or Organizational Leadership.
• Leadership experience in food, beverage, chemical, process or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Strong organizational skills and detail orientation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience using lean manufacturing tools for manufacturing problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Manage all production operations, personnel and equipment.
• Develop budgets, standards and production schedules to maximize profit.
• Formulate systems, reports, procedures and training programs.
• Monitor adherence to policies, procedures, union contract, rules of conduct, safety rules and to undertake corrective action where necessary.
• Responsible for Process Safety Management (PSM) for the processes running in the production area.
• Analyze operations, report deviations from expected performance and initiate corrective action.
• Maintain records necessary to monitor and control operations and direct the generation of monthly control reports.
• Develop and implement strategies to drive continuous improvement and increase manufacturing efficiencies.
• Hire manufacturing personnel in accordance with company policies.
• Ensure the timely availability of supplies, materials and instructions to meet production standards.
• Schedule equipment and product mix to maximize utilization and issue operating instructions.
• Responsible for the scheduling, feasibility and profitability of performed experiments.
• Develop and implement Global Manufacturing Strategies for Kalamazoo Holdings through cross-functional interactions.
• To be aware of the company’s Q.A policy and objectives. To observe these policy provisions and fulfill in all respects the requirements of the job.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Communication skills

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Management, Food Science, or Organizational Leadership

Tools

Lean manufacturing tools

Job description

Kalsec Inc. in Kalamazoo seeks a Senior Production Manager to oversee Process Safety Management (PSM) production operations from receiving through shipping, ensuring alignment with company objectives.

You will lead production teams, manage budgets, schedules, and continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure compliance with safety rules and union contracts. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of related experience with 3+ years of managerial experience.