Production Manager

JOB SUMMARY

The Production Manager is responsible for the overall safe and efficient operation of the manufacturing facility to include, but not limited to, personnel, production, maintenance, customer requirements/interface, planning and scheduling, safety, and housekeeping. In addition, the Production Manager serves as a key member of the management leadership team, which coordinates all policies and budgets for the site.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

- Manage daily production work orders to completion and within scheduled timeframe

- Responsible for the supervision of daily activities of all hourly and salaried employees within the department

-Effectively utilize staff and equipment to maximize output while maintaining or reducing costs

- Set the standards, communicate and achieve clear and measurable expectations of performance for the operation as well as direct reports

- Develop and implement effective strategies that lead to continuous improvements, including but not limited to 5S, Cost Reduction strategies, & Business Improvement

Planning/Development

- Maintain production quality in accordance with Nefab or customer standards

- Establish, maintain, and monitor adherence to ISO9001 and OSHA standards

- Ensure quality inspections on incoming raw materials and finished goods

- Conduct monthly safety trainings as well as ad hoc meetings regarding production or machine issues

- Ensure that a regular maintenance program for all tools and machinery is in place and scheduled maintenance or repairs are completed

- Assign employee workload, determine training requirements, expedite work-in process, and coordinate shipping/receiving activities

- Address business issues appropriately to both internal and external audiences and make informed and impactful recommendations

- Lead work environments that embrace the principles of positive employee relations

- Manage, promote, and sustain employee health and safety programs

- Proactively manage raw material and finished goods requirements and inventories to meet or exceed customer expectations for delivery

- Perform other duties as required and directed by the Regional Managing Director

- Remain informed of state and federal regulatory requirements

- Practice and adhere to the “Code of Conduct” and Mission and values statements

- Uphold, safeguard, and promote corporate values and philosophy to ethics, integrity, corporate and social responsibility.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION

-Previous experience in Nefab ExPak product production preferred

- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

EXPERIENCE

· Previous experience working within ISO 9001 framework or similar preferred; ISO auditing or implementation experience a strong plus

· Previous experience in Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, or similar preferred

· At least 5 years of experience in a manager or supervisor role in an operation, manufacturing, quality, or production capacity

LANGUAGES

· Strong written and verbal communication skills

· Bilingual in Spanish a plus

PROFESSIONAL PRINCIPALS

- To act in a professional and ethical manner at all times

- To maintain a positive work environment and recognize that this is a shared responsibility and includes recognition, respect, co-operation and open communication

SKILLS AND COMPETENCES

· Proven ability with Microsoft Office programs, particularly Outlook, Word, and Excel

· Proven ability to create a safety-conscious environment within assigned team

· Ability to manage others, resolve interpersonal conflicts, investigate issues and effectively run the operations of the entire business unit

· Ability to work extended days and/or as needed

· Proven ability with Microsoft Office programs, particularly Outlook, Word, and Excel

· Proven ability to create a safety-conscious environment within assigned team

· Ability to manage others, resolve interpersonal conflicts, investigate issues and effectively run the operations of the entire business unit

· Ability to work extended days and/or as needed

HEALTH AND SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL OBLIGATIONS

HEALTH AND SAFETY

In Nefab we are serious about improving employee safety, reducing workplace risks, and creating better and safer working conditions. Nefab provides a working environment that is healthy, safe and in accordance with international standards and local laws for all employees.

ENVIRONMENT

We optimize total cost and reduce environmental impact with innovative packaging and logistics solutions. Sustainability is an integral part of our value proposition to the market. Working with sustainability means that we care for the welfare of our employees and other stakeholders while maintaining balance in the economic, social and environmental aspects of our business.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Americans with Disability Specifications

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of his/her job, the team member is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands; reach with hands and arms; lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted; talk or hear; taste or smell. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

- Office working conditions are normal for an office environment. Work may require local and international travel, overnight travel and weekend and/or evening work.

- The Shipping & Receiving role has daily stress due to customer deadlines, employee management and responsibility in accuracy. The incumbent is faced with constant interruption and frequently meets with others

- Plant working conditions include noise in excess of 90 db, Temperature ranging from 30– 85 degrees F, and some dust. Personal Protection Equipment is provided.

The above description reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions and duties as required for proper evaluation of the job and will not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job. Employees may perform other related duties and tasks as required to meet the needs of the operation

Company values and Ways of Working 

Our core values are Simplicity, Empowerment and Respect. Our ways of working are characterized by Customer First, Cooperation, and Communication. This means that we are always putting customers first, through cooperation and communication. We respect each other and the environment. People are empowered to grow and innovate to simplify. 

Application 

Nefab is an equal opportunity employer, embracing diversity and inclusion. We are committed to building teams with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe everyone has talent and therefore welcome all applications. 

Nefab South Central is part of the Nefab Group, which was founded in 1949 and is a world leading global provider of sustainable packaging solutions and logistics optimization services. Nefab saves environmental and financial resources by optimizing supply chains. We do this by innovating together with our customers to create smarter packaging and logistics solutions while always respecting people and high ethical standards. This contributes to a better tomorrow for our customers, for society, and for the environment.  

With more than 75 years of experience combined with competence and presence in 38 countries, we offer global solutions and local service worldwide to companies in industries such as Telecom, Datacom, Semicon, Energy, Healthcare equipment, Mining & Construction, and LiB & E-mobility. Nefab Group has around 5,000 employees with a yearly turnover of 10.3 BSEK. The owners are the Nordgren/Pihl family and FAM AB, a privately owned holding company within the Wallenberg Ecosystem.