Pay: $115k per year
Location: Douglassville, PA
 Position:The Production Manager will be responsible for daily leadership of the workforce, driving productivity, cost control, process improvements, safety, and employee development in a 24/7 manufacturing environment. This leadership role will also contribute to annual budget development and capital improvement projects, supporting the company's goals to meet or exceed OEE KPIs.
 Key Responsibilities:Directly lead and manage all production shifts.Ensure proper maintenance of plant production equipment to minimize lost production time. This includes maintaining adequate spare parts inventory.Oversee production planning, staffing, and day-to-day operations to maximize cost-efficiency and productivity.Analyze production data and KPIs to identify operational improvements, reduce downtime, and optimize product quality.Maintain accurate production records, man hours & material consumption through ERP system.Manage raw material inventory levels and inbound logistics ensuring adequate inventory levels are maintained to support 24/7 production needs.Lead or support capital improvement initiatives, including project design, budgeting, purchasing, installation, and preventive maintenance programs.Collaborate cross-functionally with Logistics, Yard, Production Planning, QA, HR, and Finance teams to achieve company financial goals.Recruit, hire, train, and develop production employees, ensuring effective succession planning and high retention rates.Motivate employees through empowerment and autonomous work practices, driving a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.Spend approximately 80% of the time on the factory floorImplement continuous improvement initiatives such as 5S and lean manufacturing.Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment.  Lead and Ensure compliance with all OSHA programs.  Lead Safety Committee program and factory safety training.Adjust the equipment and raw materials to improve quality.Performs other related duties as assigned