Production Manager

About the position

The Production Manager will work under the general direction of the Operations Manager, provides leadership for production teams within a high-performance environment. Has overall accountability for the results. Accountable for safety, productivity, continuous improvement, and all aspects of people management across day shifts or night shifts as assigned. Ensures MS 168 standards are met.

Responsibilities

• Leads team in a manner consistent with RPM's Values of Expectations of 168.
• Provides regular performance feedback and removes barriers that prevent the team from achieving goals.
• Demonstrates a sense of urgency and tenacity to resolve problems and implement process improvements.
• Direct the Packaging, Compounding Leads and plant personnel in assigned shifts to ensure safety, production, quality, and cleanliness requirements are met.
• Oversee daily employee job assignments to maximize use of plant labor and ensure all production reports are completed.
• Complete any reports as needed.
• Provides feedback and addresses performance issues as needed.
• Oversee operational area relating to material flow to ensure high production efficiencies and smooth flow of incoming and outgoing materials.
• Must be able to show flexibility by making quick decisions to ensure daily goals are met.
• Responsible for maintaining a consistently high degree of product quality.
• Partners with Quality team to ensure DAP's standards are met.
• Supports the Plant's Safety Program.
• Ensures compliance of all safety programs and practices.
• Supports safety audits by participating monthly and ensuring supervisors participate as well.
• Effectively communicate with all members of the team.
• Be approachable and strive to build teamwork and positive morale.
• Conducts regular meetings to share information and ensure two-way communication.
• Uses DAP Star Recognition program.
• Assist in employee development, including motivation and training.
• Maintain an acceptable employee/management relationship in area of responsibility.
• Strive to promote teamwork collaboration in all areas.
• May perform other duties as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, production or operations management.
• 3-5 years' experience in required field.
• Require a thorough knowledge of manufacturing and operations management principles.
• Good leadership abilities, specifically the ability to exercise individual discretion to effectively direct the work of others.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company Provided Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
• 401(k) plans
• Employer-funded pension plan
• Tuition Reimbursement