Production Manager

Tremco Construction Products Group brings together Tremco CPG Inc.’s Commercial Sealants & Waterproofing and Roofing & Building Maintenance divisions; Tremco Barrier Solutions Inc.; Dryvit, Nudura and Willseal brands; Prebuck LLC; Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc.; Weatherproofing Technologies Canada and PureAir Control Services, Inc. Altogether, Tremco CPG companies operate 21 manufacturing facilities, 6 distribution sites, and 3 R&D/technology sites, and employ more than 2,700 people across North America.

GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

The SVS Production Manager will oversee the day-to-day activities of target manufacturing activities to meet daily, monthly, quarterly, and yearly deadlines and provide leadership for the associates within the value stream. Drives the lean process to maximize profitable growth, provides premier customer service, develops a technically qualified workforce, and reduces operating costs and inventories through incremental and quantum continuous improvements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leads and guides Lean initiatives within the designated work cell. Works closely with plant-level management on Lean process projects using lean tools and metrics. Helps develop a Lean Strategy to be implemented plant-wide. Participates in FIT and continuous improvement initiatives using tools such as Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, MS168, and other process improvement techniques.
• Drives Lean Management – including Tier Meetings, Supervisor Standard Work, Accountability Boards, and overall process discipline.
• Responsible for hiring and developing associates, budget planning, employment decisions, and performance assessment of shop floor associates.
• Operates as part of a Leadership Team responsible for running the factory to specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and improvement activities.
• Leads either EnerEdge or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) in meeting or exceeding production goals, including throughput, yield, cost, downtime, scrap, and quality.
• Will either directly or indirectly manage shift supervisors or ancillary functions in the facility.
• Promotes and ensures a safe and environmentally compliant work environment.
• Directly manages the departmental cell and work cooperatively with other functional managers/supervisor/leaders to optimize the entire value stream. The SVS Product Manager is relentless in implementing MS168 and continuous improvement.
• Works with the Divisional Black Belt to regularly update the Plan’s Lean implementation plan. Makes implementation and results a top priority. Empowers every employee in the plan through positive reinforcement of Lean.
• Responsible for understanding the current culture by reviewing existing policies and procedures.
• Displays and executes with a heightened sense of urgency while operating effectively and methodically.
• Performs other duties as assigned or necessary.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with 2-4 years of similar industry experience preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

• 1-2 years of management experience required.  2-4 years of similar industry experience.

OTHER SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong leadership, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Demonstrate problem analysis and problem-solving.
• Ability to organize, plan and execute.
• Experience in implementing Lean.
• Demonstrated experience working hands-on in a production environment.
• Proven leadership skills or ability to develop.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to learn and use Microsoft Office and SAP.
• Ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
• Labor relations and negotiation skills.
• Principles of Lean Six Sigma.
• Direct Supervisors and develop the workforce. Install structure and discipline relative to start/stop times and break times, as well as other fixed non-productive (example: vacuum) times. Define standard work for Kettle and Varnish Operators. Upgrade Supervision floor presence.
• Implement Lean Management. Tier Meetings, Accountability Board, Follow up on key constraint reductions.
• Learn and implement Lean principles.
• Evaluate gaps in Actual and Expected Lean performance and address the gaps with the Leadership Team, utilizing the Division Black Belt and other internal resources as required.

BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION: 

• The [hourly rate/salary range] for applicants in this position generally ranges between $87,991.00 and $109,989.00. This range is an estimate, based on potential employee qualifications, operations, needs, and other considerations permitted by law. 
• Tremco offers a variety of benefits to its employees, including but not limited to health insurance, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) with company match, Company Pension Plan, Performance Based Bonus/Commission, and continuing education. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.