Production Manager Division : Bostik Region: Americas Job title: Production Manager Situation in organisation Reports to Plant Manager Oversees Production Operation & Manufacturing Processes Job Dimensions • Provide leadership, direction, and management for all aspects of the Production activities; • Own responsibility for safe manufacturing operations and compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements; • Develop capacity and staffing models needed to meet production targets for the site; and • Manage direct reports that include three (3) production supervisors and associated operators. Activities • Manage production resources to meet operational objectives; • Develop, institute and carry through an ever-improving EHS Program to achieve the ultimate goal of no safety or environmental incidents while complying with PSM requirements (where applicable); • Practice Safe work habits in accordance with OSHA, EPA guidelines, and Arkema/Bostik specific EHS expectations; • Manage execution of the daily production schedule; • Coaching, training, and development of team members in their roles and according to Corporate policies including, but not limited to: EHS Management, MOC System, formalize and document Management System procedures; • Continuously measure and improve operational efficiency; • Coordinate production with purchasing, logistics, and maintenance departments; • Ensure fulfillment of all required EHS and Quality training for subordinates; • Assure compliance with all company policies and best practices; • Engage in active collaboration with corporate functions to achieve metrics and desired results (EHS, Sales & Marketing, Customer Service, HR, Supply Chain, etc.); and • Drive continuous improvement activities, including improving housekeeping, efficiency, and reliability. Context and environment • A fast paced, high pressure environment where you are involved in a wide variety of functions and activities. • Participate in activities within and outside the plant. • Heavy use of computer software, both PC based, combined with frequent interpersonal communication. • Expectation that a good portion or your time will be spent on the floor to best manage hourly operators and operatons overall. ~50% Accountabilities • Leadership of production activities to meet plant and business objectives. Qualifications / experience required • BS or MS in Engineering, Operations Management or related discipline; • Experience in Supervision, Operations Management, and/or Engineering 5-10 years; • Experience in Project Management, Process Engineering and Regulatory preferred; • Excellent interpersonnel and oral / written skills; • Demonstrated ability to effectively lead in a team environment; • Adaptable to change and skilled at leading change through direct reporting relationship and functional influence; • Experience with Lean/6 Sigma Manufacturing; • Ability to manage competing priorities; • Excellent analytical and problem solving skills; and • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.