Production Manager

Ensuring Chart’s Success… “Cooler By Design ” - Chart’s principal focus is the design and fabrication of cryogenic equipment; so you can see where we get our tagline from, right? Well, yes and no – see, we think the stuff we design and build is pretty cool too. What’s more, we’re problem solvers. Customers don’t come to Chart with an equipment specification, they come to Chart with a challenge. That’s where you come in, because someone has to figure it out, all the way from conceptual design to installation and commissioning of equipment at site. The applications we service are pretty diverse (and cool) too – from solutions for launching rockets into space; to providing low carbon energy for vehicles, industries and even entire communities; to the preservation of critical human and animal tissue. Pop into a well-known fast food outlet and it’ll likely be Chart equipment supplying your carbonated beverage. If nitro coffee or nitro ice cream is your thing – well, that’s Chart technology too (and it’s also cool) Interested to learn more? Take a tour of Chart City to get a feel of how Chart equipment solutions impact our daily lives. Our Franklin, IN location is seeking a Production Manager. The Production Manager position plays a key role in the manufacturing process of Chart’s products. This position will oversee the day to day operations of the department including managing the production processes and staff associated with them. This role will be critical in ensuring that Chart achieves key metrics around on time deliver, quality, safety and efficiencies What Will You Do? Coordinate with customers to develop project plan and timelines  Daily and weekly customer update meetings  Manage the Production Scheduling and coordination of activities within the respective group  Initiate inter-departmental collaboration to meet production proficiencies and quality objectives  Oversee Production Processes and guide personnel on production plans, schedules and key metrics  Develop/implement process improvements and cost reduction initiatives  Provide leadership to achieve positive moral, production efficiencies, adherence to company policies, production timelines while maintaining high levels of quality and safety  Ensure implementation and adherence to health and safety guidelines/procedures/standards  Collaborate with Engineering on design, new product development, equipment specifications, appropriate documentation and submittal of NCRs  Investigate production issues and develop resolutions  Assist in employee recruitment, performance evaluations, discipline, succession programs and retention  Other duties and responsibilities as assigned  Your Experience Should Be... 5+ years of manufacturing supervisory experience  8+ years production/manufacturing processes and techniques experience  Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills  Critical thinking and problem solving skills  Experience with JD Edwards (preferred) or other ERP systems  Your Education Should Be…  Bachelors Degree or proven previous leadership experience with the Cryogenic Industry  Previous Production leadership experience  Business Management/Project Management experience  Your Physical Work Environment Will Require… Lifting or carrying up to 50 lbs. Frequent sitting, standing, stooping, bending, twisting, walking and occasional crawling Frequent pushing, pulling and handling of material Occasional climbing and working at elevated positions Our Benefits Package... Medical, dental and vision insurance Employer contributions to an HSA account Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Company-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage Basic life insurance with the option to purchase supplemental individual, spouse and dependent child coverage 401k retirement savings plan including a company match