Job Summary:
The Senior Production Manager is responsible for managing Process Safety Management (PSM) production operations from receiving through shipping in a manner consistent with stated objectives of Kalsec.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
- Manage all production operations, personnel and equipment. Work cross-functionally to ensure profitability by providing raw materials and products to meet sales and procurement needs.
- Develop, establish, and manage budgets, standards and production schedules to maximize profit and leverage growth opportunities.
- Formulate systems, reports, procedures and training programs for production personnel and assist in the translation of those programs to other departments.
- Monitor adherence to policies, procedures, union contract, rules of conduct, safety rules and to undertake corrective action where necessary.
- Responsible for Process Safety Management (PSM) for the processes running in the production area. Champion adherence to all process safety rules, guidelines and elements.
- Analyze operations, report deviations from expected performance and initiate corrective action.
- Maintain records necessary to monitor and control operations and direct the generation of monthly control reports.
- Develop and implement strategies to drive continuous improvement and increase manufacturing efficiencies. Leverage the data generated in control reports and the operations analysis information to help guide those strategies.
- Hire manufacturing personnel in accordance with company policies.
- Ensure the timely availability of supplies, materials and instructions to meet production standards.
- Schedule equipment and product mix to maximize utilization and issue operating instructions.
- Responsible for the scheduling, feasibility and profitability of performed experiments.
- Develop and implement Global Manufacturing Strategies for Kalamazoo Holdings through cross-functional interactions.
- To be aware of the company’s Q.A policy and objectives. To observe these policy provisions and fulfill in all respects the requirements of the job.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years related experience as an individual contributor and 3+ years of people/process managerial experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required
- Education in Engineering, Business Management, Food Science, or Organizational Leadership.
- Leadership experience in food, beverage, chemical, process or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
- Strong organizational skills and detail orientation.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience using lean manufacturing tools for manufacturing problem solving.
Desired
- Demonstrative management skills for organizing and presenting data in meaningful ways.
- Experience leading a Process Safety Management production operation.
Working Conditions:
- Knowledge of the work being performed in the assigned departments.
- General office equipment.
- Able to work occasionally with heat, noise, odor, heights, outdoor weather conditions.