Production Manager

Techniplas is a global supplier of sophisticated plastic components and design-focused, multifunctional surfaces that are primarily for the automotive sector, as well as the industrial, consumer goods, medical and other markets. The company's products follow industry trends like weight reduction and vehicle electrification, innovative operating concepts, high-quality surface finishes, and an increasing focus on convenience and safety.

The Techniplas Group runs 30 sites worldwide with production, sales and / or technology hubs and employs just under 4,000 members of staff. The company serves customers and platforms around the world, focusing on technological expertise and collaboration with customers in the fields of design and engineering. Techniplas has long-term relationships with many of the world's leading automotive and industrial OEMs.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Production Manager role ensures that manufacturing equipment and tools function properly and increase an organizations efficiencies. They drive continuous improvement in production control and methods, engineering, maintenance, and other operations.

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Creates the vision, mission, goals, initiatives and organizational capability to deliver: Consistent execution of manufacturing schedule based on sales and production capacity.

• Develops and implement processes designed to control quality and production related costs.

• Maintains the physical appearance of the facility by leveraging 6s tools across the site.

• Leads the daily execution on the plant floor.

• Manages the Production Supervision team.

• Builds a culture of health and safety within the department and in accordance with the Plants future state strategy.

• Owns the outgoing quality of product shipped from the department as measured by the final good audit, which includes participation in product development, release to production, active process auditing, and formal response to quality holds.

• Manages cost including oversight of cost center. Budgeting, forecasting, variance explanation, and measured cost reduction are all financial responsibilities managed by the Manufacturing Manager at the department level.

• Builds a high performing organization on the manufacturing floor with respect to both operational discipline as well as positive employee relations.

• Participate in the process of guiding new products on time and profitably into the Plant facility.

• Drives continuous improvement activities to improve overall performance of the plant.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field is required; MBA or strong experience in plant financials is highly desired.

• Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience. Demonstrated cross functional experience in at least 3 of the following areas strongly prefered: Quality, Materials, Maintenance, Value Stream Management, Supplier Quality Management, Production Supervision, Process Engineering, Human Resources or Health & Safety.

• Experience in a progressive manufacturing environment including time spent as a second level manufacturing manager is highly desirable.

• Manufacturing experience in a plastic injection molding manufacturing environment is highly preferred.

• Excellent computer and ERP skills

• Demonstrated continuous improvement/lean methodology experience

LOCATION AND TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

Travel will be minimal (less than 10%).