Production Manager

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Job description

The Production Manager will be accountable for managing and ensuring efficient operation of the following areas to meet and exceed KOI Objectives: Blending Department, Production Department, Circular Economy Activities, and Production Scheduling management. The incumbent's top priority of accountability is for the health and safety of their direct and indirect reports. Functionally, the incumbent will determine and implement the most cost-effective means of producing products while meeting customer expectations through quality and on-time delivery without compromising safety policy and procedures. The incumbent champions a safe working environment and actively engages with employees in a respectful and supportive manner to drive employee commitment and productivity. Promotes diversity in the workforce and adheres to the company's core values through our Principles of Conduct and Action, in all areas throughout the plant. The candidate must correct or report violations or conditions through appropriate channels of resolution. This position may be assigned additional diverse duties and activities.

Essential Functions:

Environmental, Health and Safety Oversight (Direct and Indirect)

Department Oversight (Production, Blending, and Production Planning)

Staff Functions

Project Management (World Class Manufacturing)

Cost Control

Recruitment, Retention, and Policy Adherence

Requirements:

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Management; Engineering Studies (Required)

Master's Degree Preferred

License/ Certifications:

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt; SPC; Kaizen; Root Cause Analysis (Preferred)

OSHA Certification 30 Hour (Preferred)

Work Experience:

5+ Years of Managerial Experience in a fast-paced environment (Required)

5+ Years of Engineering Background (Preferred)

Practical/ Technical Skills:

Advance Computer Skills (Required)

MS Office, Excel, Microsoft Team Focused (Required)

Processing, Engineering, Project Management Skills- WCM, Six Sigma, Lean, Kaizen, SPC (Preferred)

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