This position oversees the manufacturing of goods. Is ultimately responsible for the smooth running of all production lines and the quality of output. Has know-how in production procedures (in general). Is able to direct personnel towards maximum performance which sets them apart as a leader. Decision-making and problem-solving make up a significant part of the daily responsibilities of this position. The goal is to ensure an efficient and productive manufacturing process that meets customer requirements.
• Ensures all safety and health standards are met to keep an organization accident-free
• Conducts safety initiatives (safety & behavioral observations), investigates and documents all incidents together with EHS; conducts safety meetings; authorizes work and signs permits; participates on the plant safety committee
• Oversees the entire production process from planning to completion
• Manages production schedules and resource allocation to meet specifications and deadlines (lead times)
• Monitors production (KPI) to resolve issues; sets up the goals
• Liaises with other managers to formulate objectives, understands requirements and controls results
• Cooperates with other Production Managers from other facilities (in other sites/countries) to share experiences
• Focuses on continuous improvement (eliminating bottlenecks) by initiating LEAN project (with support of active project leaders)
• Estimates costs and implements cost-saving strategies
• Supervises and evaluates performance of production personnel (skill matrix)
• Determines amount of necessary resources (workforce), tracks the absenteeism level
• Ensures output meets quality standards
• Reports to upper management
• Education: technical background (Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, eg. Production Management or Industrial Engineering)
• Proven experience as a Production Manager or similar role (min 5 years)
• Manufacturing experience – preferably in the plastics industry
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing (5S, Kaizen, Six Sigma)
• Knowledge of QC/QA (Quality Control/Quality Assurance) and health & safety standards (HSE)
• Budgeting and cost control experience
• Fluent English
Competencies
• Positive attitude – focusing more on opportunities to solve the problem than problem itself!
• Communication skills, both written and verbal at the different level (with line operators and with upper management)
• Leadership skills as well as the ability to work within a team
• Ability to motivate people
• Out of the box thinking and an open mind
• Good organization and planning skills
Top Skills
What We Do
Welcome to a new kind of materials company. This is a time where the world craves a more sustainable planet, unprecedented innovation and economic growth. This is a time where people seek strong relationships, diverse perspectives and an opportunity to accept the most pressing challenges of today. It’s in this spirit, that these two complementary businesses have been joined into one. Avient promises to honor the legacies of its past organizations as it seeks to build a world-class sustainable organization – together – that creates value for all stakeholders. Together, Avient will help customers to build a better world with an expanded portfolio of polymer colorant and additive solutions. In addition, all customers will benefit from: • expanded resources, services, development, and technical support • faster and more comprehensive innovation • a combined base of highly skilled R&D teams • a broader, best-in-class solution portfolio • improved geographic reach • enhanced supply security
