Production Manager

Harco Fittings is a member of IPEX by Aliaxis. Our mission is to compete and grow using innovation, differentiation and extraordinary service.

Harco Fittings LLC, founded in 1966 in Lynchburg, Virginia is a producer of gasketed joint injection-molded PVC and push-on gasketed joint ductile fittings. Our Harco locations span across seven states in the US and we are looking for new individuals to come be a part of a dynamic and growing team today!

We currently have an exciting opportunity as a Production Manager! This role is based in our plant in Lynchburg, Virginia and reports to the Plant Manager.

Job Summary

The Production Manager will oversee the manufacturing process to ensure production runs smoothly and efficiently. They will work closely with the Production Supervisors and other departments to plan work and set targets. In addition, the Production Manager will monitor all products for quality assurance as efficiently as possible while adhering to corporate health and safety policies.

Principal Responsibilities

• Oversee production department personnel, including ensuring all employees are trained and up-to-date on operating procedures and new equipment

• Prepare operating reports to summarize production, downtime, and variance by machine and shift

• Identify performance issues and formulate action plans to rectify problems. Delegate responsibilities as required

• Coordinate production schedules to meet customer demands, manage overtime, minimize inventories and overall production costs

• Ensure production areas maintain 5S

• Manage production department budget

• Monitor production to drive improvements in safety, quality and costs of production

• Identify and resolve root causes of all non-conformances and scrap with Processing, Mold Shop, Maintenance and Quality Control departments

• Drive improvements in production standards

• Ensure all production runs are in compliance with Quality requirements

• Manage the storage and disposal of all ancillary and process facility non-hazardous solid waste (recycled paper, cardboard, wood, plastics, regular landfill)

• Lead hiring of Production personnel as required

• Perform other duties as required and/or assigned

Qualifications & Experience

• Completion of college and/or university in engineering, manufacturing, operations management or related field, or equivalent hands-on experience

• Strong leadership experience, with proven experience in production management

• Experience in strategic planning, resource allocation, employee relations, leadership techniques and coordination of people and resources

• Prior experience with ISO 9001 an asset

• Prior experience participating in a Health & Safety Committee is an asset

• Proven track record of improving performance in a leadership role

• Technical understanding of production planning techniques, current quality standards, lean manufacturing and safety requirements/laws (ISO 9001, Six Sigma, 5S, etc.)

• Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental practices in a manufacturing environment

• Knowledge and ability to understand the process of machinery

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, etc.) and good general computer skills

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