Noble Biomaterials - Scranton, PA
posted 6 months ago
Noble Biomaterials, Inc. is currently seeking a Production Manager who will play a crucial role in overseeing all aspects of fabric production. This position requires a deep understanding of the entire fabric operation and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. The Production Manager will be responsible for managing the production process for customized fabrics, ensuring adherence to specifications, quality standards, and timeliness. This role also involves collaborating with the Product Engineering and Quality teams to develop teams that understand specific fabric needs and customized fabric requirements. The Production Manager will evaluate and promote best practices for optimum utilization of resources, devise standard operating practices, and develop plans for the efficient use of materials, machines, capital, and employees. A key aspect of this role is driving improvements through the application of lean manufacturing practices and Kaizen activities. The Production Manager will foster a spirit of teamwork and cooperation within the manufacturing department and across other groups in the organization. In addition to operational responsibilities, the Production Manager will propose innovative fabric solutions that enhance process improvement and market competitiveness. This includes developing and managing cost-effective strategies for customized fabrics and participating in ongoing equipment optimization programs to improve quality, increase production, and reduce waste. The role also emphasizes building strong relationships with internal and external customers, providing leadership in managing and developing employees, and ensuring timely performance assessments for direct reports and hourly workforce.