Production Manager

Company: Standard Textile Co., Inc
Location: Union
Posted on: May 21, 2023

Job Description:

Standard Textile Co., IncEqual Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran statusStandard Textile has been inspiring care, comfort, and change in our communities since 1940. While our business is creating innovative textiles, it's our purpose that guides the solutions we offer and drives how we treat our customers, our associates, and the impact we make in our communities. We hold ourselves to a higher standard. A higher standard for why we exist, for how we create, and for what's next. The Production Manager will be responsible for directing and coordinating manufacturing operations within our Automated Sewing Department.Responsibilities Include:Establishes and implements short- and long-range department goals, objectives, strategic plans, policies, and operating procedures; monitors and evaluates programmatic and operational effectiveness, and effects changes required for improvement.Provide leadership and direction to operations staff regarding production and delivery.Create safety culture and accountabilityWork with management teamTrain, mentor and motivate leadership teamCreate a working culture with other departments focusing on quality, service, and safetyProvides strategic advice and recommendations to leadership in the development, implementation, and evaluation of new or modified operating policies, practices, and procedures within the specified functional area of focus.You will lead/support capital acquisition activity from specifying equipment, contract negotiation, installation, and validation activities. Develop capital projects including equipment estimates, resource plans, and quality requirements and monitor and report on project progress to ensure delivery on time and on budgetExecutes the innovation and development of assigned project elements with an emphasis on the manufacturing process, technology and procedures required for the manufacture of new productsProvide support for new product and process introductions, ensuring that all activities are completed and documented in SOP / product development procedures. Execute equipment and process validations (IQ, OQ, PQ)Interface with quality team, plant engineering and manufacturing to perform root cause analysis of non-conformances and assist with corrective actionIdentifies appropriate production process for ensuring conformance to customer product specifications at a competitive cost and establishes and maintains process parameter limits for set up of processAnalyzes work force utilization, facility layout, and operational data such as production costs, process flow charts, and production schedules, to determine efficient utilization of workers and equipmentRecommends methods for improving process efficiency and reducing waste of materials and utilities such as restructuring job duties, reorganizing workflow, redesign of equipment, and purchase of equipmentWork on productivity improvement projects and initiate or manage cost reduction strategies by identify areas to reduce waste, increase efficiencies, and minimize off-quality production through the utilization LEAN and 4M (Man/Method/Material/Machinery) methodologies.Utilizes Six Sigma and Operational Excellence principles to drive process improvement in safety, quality, and production output. Perform root cause analyses, utilizing the Pareto/5 Why methods, to determine causality of issues and formulate related solutionsEducate others on lean manufacturing and/or process improvement programsBuild and leverage cross-functional relationships to bring together ideas, information, and analyses to develop best practicesRecommend and implement changes to safety procedures, work methods, and labor standards to achieve best in class manufacturing processes/automation to support company growth initiativesManages and/or provides day-to-day leadership to various technical, professional, and/or administrative personnel engaged in specified project activitiesQualifications Include:Associate's degree in Management, Engineering, or related field is requiredBachelor's degree or higher in Management, Engineering, or related field is preferred5+ years of management/supervisoryexperience in a manufacturing environment is requiredExperience in textile manufacturing processes preferredStrong skills in Microsoft Office suiteWorking knowledge of LEAN, 5S, 4M, Six Sigma, Kaizen and Pareto AnalysisPM21Standard Textile is proud to announce it has been selected as a 2021 and 2022 US Best Managed Company. Sponsored by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal, the program recognizes outstanding U.S. private companies and the achievements of their management teams. Join us!PI214524753

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