Production Manager

ICP Group is currently seeking a strong production leader to join our team. Under the guidance of the Plant Manager this person will direct and oversee production operations of an asphalt manufacturing plant, ensuring that products meet the quality and service expected from our customers. Assist in the continuous improvement of ICP’s manufacturing and operating procedures, developing and mentoring personnel in these assigned areas. 

Essential Job Duties:

• Support Safety and Health guidelines and facilitate a culture of safety that is evident in both visual observations and documented processes and procedures.    
• Ensure the production area meets all required regulatory Safety (OSHA) and Environmental (EPA Federal, State and Local) requirements and key staff are knowledgeable of those requirements through routine training.
• Train and coach production staff on safe and proper execution of their responsibilities.
• Monitor quality of all production ensuring quality tests are performed, standards are met, and non-compliant material is addressed immediately.  
• Assist in the scheduling of the plant and staff workload while maximizing plant efficiency.
• Help train operators to support Autonomous Maintenance of the production areas to eliminate downtime and yield loss.
• Coordinate with Customer Service/Sales and Purchasing to maintain effective levels of raw material and finished good inventories with a high level of accuracy per item count.
• Provide input to the Plant Manager for the development of annual facility and operational capital project plans by providing ideas, data and resources. 
• Help Plant Manger establish performance goals and targets with subsequent follow up and coaching sessions aimed at improving employees skillset.  
• Ensure production areas are maintained in a clean and orderly fashion by building a culture that understands and supports those activities.   

• Monitor KPI’s daily to maintain expected levels of performance.
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and train staff.
• Provide monthly updates to management outlining plant objectives and accomplishments.
• Coordinate with the corporate lab to perform plant trials as a function of product development. 
• Establish cost savings targets and communicate progress.

Skills and Knowledge required:

• Exhibit a strong problem-solving aptitude.
• Ability to use various math calculations to validate materials required, products produced and inventory quantities. 
• Effective communicator able to motivate employees through actions and proven leadership.
• Comfortable working in a multicultural environment where English may not be the first language.
• Must be able to work in a plant environment with varying levels of temperature and physical requirements.

Education and Experience:

• 2 years in a manufacturing management/supervisory/lead role.

• Strong computer skills in Excel, Word, Outlook, and ERP.
• Experience with batch operations particularly with a chemical nature.
• Knowledge of Safety and Environmental regulatory requirements associated with manufacturing. 
• Bilingual; Spanish and English