SUMMARY:

The Production Manager- Secondary Operations will be responsible for the day to day activities of the Medical and LMCO Defense product areas. Develop and maintain a well-trained, high energy motivated cross functional team. Responsible to drive safety, production efficiency, technology improvements, continuous improvement, and cost reductions.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Actively promote and drive a culture of safety within Spectrum Plastics Group.

• Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, capacity planning and evaluation of all production equipment and department employees.

• Provide daily production support to achieve department goals for safety, quality, on-time delivery, scrap, efficiency, and cost improvements.

• Drive continuous improvement activities using Lean Manufacturing methodologies to improve both the efficiency and quality of manufacture

• Research, identify and implement new technologies to improve overall manufacture operations

  KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the Spectrum Plastics Group Vision and Mission Statement.

• Interface with Sales, Account Coordinators, Development Engineering, Maintenance, Shipping, and Planning personnel to achieve product commitments.

• Responsible for staffing including, selection, discipline, evaluations, compensation, transfers, and temporary staffing levels.

• Responsible for providing an environment that promotes continuous improvement and coordinating team communication and morale.

• Develop and provide subordinates ongoing training on the latest methods and technologies within the industry.

• Provide timely reports with in-depth analysis concerning various key production indicators and measurements.

• Ensure tools and equipment are properly maintained and supported.

• Be attentive to new manufacturing technologies that become available and recommend equipment that facilitates improvements.

• Support the Sales Strategy and identify manufacturing needs which allow us to exceed customer expectations.

• Play an active role in safety issues, correcting unsafe conditions, responsible for OSHA compliance.

• Proactively develop and execute strategies which result in continuous improvement and improved efficiency through Kaizen, 5S, and other Lean Manufacturing principles.

• Other duties as assigned.

  SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Promotes and ensures departmental safety including compliance to OSHA regulations, corrective action for unsafe practices, and ongoing safety training.

• Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of all production and personnel including any weekend activity.

• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.

• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (B.S.) or five years of related work experience and/or education.

• Excellent problem-solving skills to identify, gather, and analyze information develop solutions and resolve problems in a timely manner.

• High level of accountability. Aligned with our policy of Promises Made – Promises Kept.

• Experience with engineered resins in an injection molding processing environment, Value added CNC and Secondary Operations.

• Ability to work in a fast paced, team environment.