Production Manager

4 days ago


Bensenville, United States Gravure Ink Full time

Gravure Ink, a Patrick Industries company, is hiring an experienced and dynamic Production Manager to join our Team In this role, you will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations on the plant floor while increasing production and revenue. In this role, you will oversee daily operations, reports, and increase production by providing leadership and developing strategic plans.

**Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to**:
Under the direction of the Plant Manager, the Production Manager will focus on the day-to-day manufacturing operations for the growing facility. Through empowerment, teamwork, on-the-job assignments, and continuous improvement projects and initiatives you will develop and support your team.

**Supervision**:

- Manage, lead, train and mentor Supervisors and Group Leaders throughout the Division
- Resolve day-to-day complications in scheduling changes, absenteeism, equipment breakdowns, and personnel flexing requirement
- Plan and coordinate work, train and motivate Team Members, monitor and evaluate performance; counsels, document actions and discipline as appropriate
- Responsible for hiring, staffing and retaining an engaged workforce
- Resolve day-to-day complications in scheduling changes, absenteeism, equipment breakdowns, and personnel flexing requirements

**Continuous Improvement and Environmental, Health and Safety**:

- Supports Continuous Improvement by identifying and addressing any opportunities to reduce cost, improve product/process and/or improve overall operations
- Provide leadership in the growth and maturation of the continuous improvement culture through training, mentoring, and facilitating Kaizen Events
- Help set continuous improvement initiatives to drive short and long-term improvements
- Create corrective action plans to outline, correct and resolve quality and efficiency issues
- Support performance of continuous improvement initiatives, actions, and cross-functional activities
- Serve as communication link between management and employees by keeping all Team Members informed of EHS related matters, developing programs, and helping resolve EHS-related concerns, while promoting a culture of safety and heighten safety awareness
- Effectively develop, implement and lead Emergency Response plans
- Ensures communication, training and running operations is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and EHS standards

**Additional Functions**:

- Develop and maintain a thorough knowledge of all processes and production equipment throughout Division
- Learn and understand systems and procedures including safety, quality control, customer satisfaction, environmental compliance, employee payroll, production reporting, plant metrics, maintenance, etc.
- Day-to-day operations and is responsible to achieve productivity, efficiency, schedule attainment, order-fulfillment (CRD), customer service, cost, quality, and safety objectives through both individual and team contributions
- Increasing production, assets capacity and flexibility while minimizing unnecessary costs and maintaining current quality standards
- Responsible for production output, product quality and on-time shipping
- Assumes ultimate responsibility for the quality of products produced and shipped to Customers
- Creates production schedule and directs production activities to meet sales objectives at maximum efficiency and minimum cost

**Qualifications and Skills**:

- Undergraduate degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Management or related field preferred but equivalent combination of experience will be considered
- Must have previous experience in manufacturing
- 5+ years’ work experience that shows progressive movement, with 2+ years’ demonstrated ability at a leadership level in a fast paced environment as a Supervisor or Plant Manager
- Experience with Printing Press Machinery is highly desired
- Adequate knowledge of business and management principles (budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation and human resources)
- Strict adherence to company standards and safety procedures
- Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel)
- Ability to demonstrate high performance leadership standards and builds/develops high-performance teams
- Strong desire to train and coach others to improve performance
- Developed reasoning/problem solving skills
- Strong accountability and follow-through skills
- Strong tact and diplomacy; ability to work effectively with staff on all levels
- Knowledge of 5S, Lean Manufacturing, and Value Propositions is preferred
- A high level of personal integrity (self-esteem, confidence, honesty, and respect) are necessary qualities
- Self-motivated to work independently in a busy environment with changing priorities and the ability to adapt
- Facilitation and conflict resolution skills
- Strong written and verbal communications and interpersonal skills across all levels of the organization



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