Production Manager

The Production Manager provides direct leadership to the production organization that enables it to excel at safety, quality, efficiency and continuous improvement.

The company is a growing advanced materials manufacturer. This facility develops and manufactures specialty textiles using a 2D weaving process.

Job responsibilities:

• Define, plan and execute department goals including safety, quality, cost, and cycle time in alignment with business goals
• Serve as customer interface in a combined sales / product manager / sales-service role
• Write work orders for set-up and weaving of roll goods products per customer specifications
• Coordinate QC and shipping of finished goods
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 / AS9100 requirements.
• Maintain raw material (fiber) and finished goods (woven fabric) inventory
• Collaborate with loom mechanic(s), engineer(s) and general manager to support scheduling, production planning, staffing and loom set-up / maintenance
• Work with head mechanic(s) to support establishment of a continuous maintenance plan for weaving looms and other related textile equipment and support compliance to the plan
• Responsible for annual performance reviews
• Coach and train employees to improve performance and work closely with HR to develop and build a high-performance manufacturing team
• Administer the HSEP program for the department and/or manufacturing area; accountable for compliance with and enforcement of all corporate and regulatory HSEP standards and procedures
• Ensure that proper training and communication is provided for all personnel in responsible areas
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities and manage related projects
• Drive Lean activities in production area
• Ensure all employees are knowledgeable of, and comply with all company policies, practices, and standards

• Relevant experience working in a similar role within manufacturing.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 / AS9100
• Strong team player with enthusiasm to work in a creative and versatile environment
• Ability to make independent decisions, be self-motivated, possess excellent communications skills, be detail-oriented, and team player
• Proficient computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint)
• Strong customer focus (internal and external)
• Effective coaching abilities
• Strong understanding of manufacturing supply chain systems and shop floor control

Preferred:

• 10+ years professional experience in manufacturing and/or sales role(s) within the composites industry
• Familiarity with high-end fibers including carbon, glass, aramid, and ceramic fibers.
• Familiarity with textile machinery.
• Knowledge base of the woven carbon fabric supply chain including fiber manufacturers and woven fabric end users and applications
• Prior experience managing recurring production and contract R+D projects under the same roof