Production Manager

The Production Manager is responsible for coordinating all activities of assigned personnel. Responsibilities include safety, environmental, quality, production, cost control and leadership of the Plant workforce. You will report to the Plant Manager and work onsite at the plant in Huron, OH.Key Responsibilities:

• Provide a safe and healthy work environment for all employees through accurate maintenance of equipment and facilities.
• Eliminate health hazards to prevent work stoppage and time loss due to accidents.
• Follow all applicable environmental, health and safety regulations and policies.
• Oversee the product processing operation.
• Implement the use of Lean Manufacturing tools and systems to improve consistency, reduce cycle time, lower total production costs, and eliminate waste.
• Manage packaging operations.
• Develop processes that improve packaging line performance in speed, uptime, appearance, safety and total cost.
• Ensure output from both processing and packaging meets quality requirements for product specification, appearance, weight, and markings.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field required.
• 5 -7 years of progressively responsible manufacturing experience, with at least five years of experience supervising multiple individuals.
• Prior experience in Lean manufacturing and/or Six Sigma.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employment-based visa sponsorship (now or in the future). This includes H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visas).