Production Manager

Reporting: This position reports to the Operations Manager and has 1-2 direct reports (Group Leaders). Dimensions of Position: Ensure a personal and team goal of 100% Safety Audit Participation rate Reduces reject levels to less than 1.8% and increasing our operational efficiencies to 85% Drive down Customer Corrective Action Requests (CCARs) Achieve a 96% product On-Time Availability rate. Key Result Areas: Understand, execute, and ensure consistent compliance with all company rules, policies, and practices, and takes appropriate corrective action when warranted. Responsible for team member job performance and recommending corrective action, if needed, as well as maintain positive team member relations Responsible for leading and maintaining the manufacturing and production system of assigned area, accomplishing department goals, and keeping on task with targets and implementation schedule. Utilize Vesuvius techniques to standardize current/new processes and methods, reduce process variation, identify waste, and methodically eliminate waste. Production requirements based on current work situation and production schedules. Direct floor activities through consistent application of Vesuvius practices to ensure all aspects of manufacturing are effective and correct sub-standard situations. Maintain efficient, stable, and continuous operations. Monitor the flow of parts, materials, productivity, and quality including inventory levels Ensure quality goals and standards are met and know how to use the quality feedback loops and systems and escalation procedures. Confirm that team members use the quality systems correctly. Evaluate and analyze problems involving machinery and equipment and coordinates repair of tools and machinery. Participate in frequent evaluation of machines, tools, equipment, etc. Lead continuous improvement activity for VISO area. Maintain, monitor, and update department and Key Performance Indicator (KPI) board and graphs, daily, and initiate continuous improvement activities Ensure compliance with safety regulations, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements, and company safety policies and procedures. Lead, perform, and/or participate in ergonomic exercises, 5S housekeeping, accident investigation, and safety audits and related activities. Maintain knowledge of procedures concerning Hazardous Waste, Spill Response, and Plant Security. Monitor safety and health of team members to ensure their well-being. Maintain, plan, and prepare department instruction manuals. Collect, record, and analyze information while maintaining documentation regarding the activities in the assigned area as defined by company policy, procedure, or practice. Maintain specified records, files and logs of department/shift activities such as production, production problems, parts shortages, scrap, quality, maintenance, etc. (manual and computer) as required. Perform other various administrative duties. Ensures that VISO plant is increasing Vesuvius Standard Compliance Assists with VISO Variable Overhead and Direct Labor Spend Management to stay within budget Work directly with VISO Scheduler to ensure raw material management system Perform all other duties as assigned, including but not limited to employee performance management Maintain internal and external interactions for proper information exchange and the resolution of issues Qualifications and Experience: Minimum 5 years of supervision experience in a manufacturing environment. Minimum AA degree business, preferred 4-year degree in engineering or management Managing a large group of hourly employees with varying background Proficient at facilitating small tasks teams. Hiring/terminations/discipline Skills and Knowledge: Must be able to effectively communicate with all levels within organization. Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills based on objective data available. Must have a working knowledge of OHSA regulations Must be able to handle more than one assignment at a time and meet inventory goals without jeopardizing production. Vesuvius is a global leader in molten metal flow engineering and technology, primarily serving the global steel and foundry industries. We develop innovative solutions that enable our customers to increase their efficiency and productivity, enhance quality, improve safety and reduce their costs and their environmental impact. Our history spans more than 100 years, we are on six continents with more than 10,000 employees. We value diversity. Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. We aim to deliver sustainable, profitable growth to provide our shareholders with a superior return on their investment, while providing our employees with a safe workplace where they are recognized, developed and properly rewarded. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr