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Production Manager

Nesquehoning, PA · On-site

Production Manager Job Tracking ID: 512228-860822 Job Location: Nesquehoning, PA Job Type ... plastic compounding/extrusion 3 Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 4. Strong ...

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Respond to new opportunities, organize product samples and trials and follow up on sampling to ... Experience in polymer additives, engineered plastics, plastic compounding, or related performance ...

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Production Manager

Nesquehoning, PA

Westchester Plastics LLC
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Full-time

Re-posted 5 days ago

Job description

Description:

As a member of the Plant Management Team, the Production Manager is accountable for the management, direction and operating results of the Production Department. The Production Manager leads the plant production objectives and the lowest cost consistent with safety, quality, health and environmental requirements. Delegation of authority through key subordinates in production is essential. Must have relevant experience in polymer compounding and related equipment.


Requirements:

An undergraduate degree in an engineering, technical, or related field of study preferred or combination of education and related experience.

  • A minimum of three to five years of progressive supervisory experience in a unionized manufacturing facility.
  • Excellent communications (oral & written) and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to interact with customers to solve problems and promote new business opportunities.
  • Good judgment and the demonstrated ability to interact with hourly employees, union representatives, co-workers and managers at all levels of the organization, along with outside vendors, lawyers, and consultants.
  • Strong reasoning skills and ability to analyze problems, collect and interpret data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
  • Strong computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Email.
  • Knowledge of 5s and Lean Manufacturing is a plus.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Develop complete understanding of all production lines and associated equipment.
2. Provide technical knowledge to implement safety, quality, and productivity improvements.
3. Knowledge of customer products, raw materials, and product characteristics.
4. Prepare documentation such as process instructions, work instructions, forms, etc… to properly document the necessary processes.
5. Provide necessary support in developing plant's production schedule.
6. Communicate with customers on routine basis to discuss technical data, product performance, etc...
7. Help train and support operations personnel and supervision.
8. Provide necessary input and assistance to new products, projects, etc…
9. Communicate and provide input to maintenance for troubleshooting or maintaining of equipment.
10. Assist in proper handling and management of customer owned raw materials.
11. Provide leadership coverage where needed.

Qualifications:

1.A bachelor's degree in chemical or mechanical Engineering from a 4-year college or university; plus at least 10 years related experience or training or equivalent combination of education and training, and 5 years of supervision experience in an unionized manufacturing facility.
2. Strong technical knowledge of plastic compounding/extrusion
3. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
4. Strong leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
5. Strong reasoning skills, ability to analyze problems, collect and interpret data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
6. Experience with Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma is a plus


Benefits:

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