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Production Manager

Bell Labs

Saint Paul, MN

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$80,000–$110,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Coaching, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Cost Control, Data Collection, Detail Oriented, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Employee Relations, English Language, Establish Priorities, Government Standards, Interpersonal Skills, Inventory Management, Leadership, Lean Six Sigma, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Management, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Mentoring, Microsoft Office, Multilingual, Multitasking, Operations Processes, People Management, Performance Management, Performance Metrics, Policy Development, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Process Flow, Production Management, Production Specifications, Project/Program Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Reporting Skills, Safety/Work Safety, Six Sigma Certification, Spanish Language, Spreadsheets, Staff Training, Time Management, Warehousing, Word Processing, Workplace Issues, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Saint Paul, MN
POSTED
Today
Position Summary:

Supervises production employees in a manufacturing environment; Plans and assigns work meeting safety, quality and delivery goals. Recommend improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures and working conditions.

***Thisis for 2nd shift***

Key Responsibilities:
  • Schedule and coordinate departmental activities to meet schedule attainment, inventory requirements and deliver quality manufactured products.
  • Ensure a positive approach to employee relations for all employees. Maintain effective lines of communication with employees, leads and peers. Resolve employee issues through established channels.
  • Administer all policies and procedures as established fairly and consistently.
  • Lead by example, coach and mentor all assigned employees.
  • Monitor cost reductions, such as waste, scrap, damage and rework margins.
  • Maintain time and attendance records.
  • Lead the activities of hiring, corrective actions and scheduling of employees in area.
  • Manage the successful transition of new products and technology into the production area.
  • Balance quality, productivity, safety, and morale to achieve positive results in production area. Work to continuously improve in all areas.
  • Manage departmental performance measures, including visual controls and provides regular reports to manager.
  • Design and procure tools and equipment.
  • Support safety initiatives; policies and procedures to ensure plant operations are safe and consistent with company and governmental standards and help reduce accidents and injuries.
Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities:
  • Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Effectively communicate with all members of organization.
  • Prioritize tasks, handle multiple priorities and delegate when appropriate.
  • Adapt quickly to changing policies and procedures.
  • Strong project management skills.
  • Must be able to read and interpret production specifications.
  • Analytical ability is required to gather and summarize data to find solutions to various production problems and prioritize work.
  • Ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
  • Acute attention to detail and high level of organization and accuracy.
  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes and production flow.
  • Proficient in word processing, spreadsheets, inventory control applications.
  • Strong Microsoft Office skills.
Required Education and Experience:
  • Associates degree with concentration in manufacturing or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum 5 years on leadership experience including direct experience in leading front-line production, compounders and warehouse employees.
  • Experience using ERP system and Microsoft office.
  • Proven track record of successfully training employees in productivity and safety.
  • Ability to coach and mentor employees on one-on-one basis as well as a group.
  • Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Education and Experience:
  • BS degree in Business or Engineering.
  • 7-10 years of managing manufacturing employees in the cosmetics or pharmaceutical industry.
  • Lean/Six Sigma certification.
  • Fluently bilingual in English and Spanish.
Physical Demands:
  • Regular standing, walking, reaching, and handling of materials and equipment.
  • Frequent lifting and moving of objects weighing up to 30 pounds.
  • Occasional bending, crouching, stooping, and kneeling.
  • Repetitive hand, finger, and arm motions.
  • The ability to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
  • Visual acuity to inspect product quality and packaging.
  • Exposure to manufacturing noise, temperature variations, and materials.


Salary Description

$80k - $110k per year

About the Company

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Bell Labs

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