Manufacturing Production Manager

Poly6

• Production Leadership:
  • Manage and supervise all production processes, including chemical processing, equipment operation, and precision manual finishing operations.
  • Ensure production meets world-class standards in safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
  • Lead and mentor a team of supervisors and hourly technicians, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
  • Develop and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
  • Establish and maintain delivery metrics and KPIs to monitor business performance and drive corrective actions as necessary.
  • Jointly oversee an annual Operations budget.
• Employee Training and Development:
  • Design and implement comprehensive training programs for production staff to ensure skill development and compliance with industry standards.
  • Establish performance management systems to monitor, evaluate, and enhance employee performance.
  • Provide coaching and guidance to supervisory and hourly teams with respect to operational excellence and individual development.
  • Develop strategies for employee retention and engagement, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
• Safety, Quality, and Compliance:
  • Ensure all production activities comply with industry regulations, safety standards, and environmental guidelines.
  • Conduct regular audits and inspections to identify and address potential safety and compliance issues.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and IT to resolve quality issues and optimize production processes.
  • Lead RCCA activities in response to product, process, and audit non-conformances and customer complaints.
  • Propagate a robust culture of quality.
• Resource Management:
  • Manage and optimize the use of resources, including labor, materials, and equipment.
  • Develop a robust capacity analysis for current and future production needs; create and implement plans to achieve required capacity.
  • Collaborate with procurement and supply chain teams to ensure timely availability of necessary materials and supplies.
  • Provide guidance to technical teams as to the prioritization of improvement activities in support of employee health and safety, product and process quality, production efficiency, and capacity growth.
• Continuous Improvement:
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production processes, quality, and efficiency.
  • Implement best practices and stay current with industry trends and technological advancements.
  • Champion initiatives for cost reduction, waste minimization, and quality enhancement throughout the manufacturing lifecycle.
  • Engage with CPP Corporate to identify both areas of synergy and areas where Poly6 can add value to CPP in thought leadership, excellence & innovation.
• Perform other duties assigned by the manager.
• This is a fully in-person position with the expectation to be physically on-site Monday-Friday.

• B.S. in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or a similar degree and 5+ years’ experience; or 10+ years’ experience in a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing production in an ISO 9001 environment.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing employee training, performance management, and retention programs.
• Experience in highly technical and regulated industries such as aviation, medical devices, semiconductors, or chemical processing.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a track record of driving process improvements and implementing corrective actions.
• Effective interpersonal, communication, planning, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Continuous improvement mindsetwith demonstrated application of lean manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.
• Self-motivated and experienced in dealing with ambiguity while performing critical project steps.
• Must be a hands-on team member capable and willing to perform production related functions.
• Strong management & people leadership experience, with ability to communicate across various disciplines.
• Skills with Microsoft Office and ERP software.

• 7+ years working in a technical manufacturing environment, preferably with Aerospace/AS9100 experience.
• Experience with chemical manufacturing, materials processing, precision manual finishing, and/or additive manufacturing.
• Advanced operational training or certifications preferred, including corporate operational leadership training programs.

This is a non-management position
This is a full time position