Location: Cincinnati, OH
Company: Sun Chemical
solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers. Sun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Coöperatief U.
A. the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U. S. A. For more information, please visit our website at or connect with us on Linked In or Twitter Production Manager-Cincinnati (Onsite) Sun Chemical is seeking a Production Manager-Cincinnati (Redna Terrace) to manage production operations and equipment as related to manufacturing of ink. The Production Manager
will be responsible for managing the costs associated with manufacturing operations, quality of materials produced, safety of plant personnel, and implementation of regulations as they relate to manufacturing at the facility.
They will also be responsible for the administration of company policies, procedures, and corporate initiatives within the site and developing and leading the staff in the day-to-day operations required to execute production schedules and meet customer expectations. Key areas of responsibility are: SAFETY •Leads and manages the safety training program at the site and adherence to safety and housekeeping standards through example, training, teamwork, and accountability.
•Ensures that the facility is running in compliance with Company safety and regulatory policies as they relate to environmental health and safety.
•Maintain a continuing OSHA compliance program. LEADERSHIP •Lead and motivate the workforce in a positive manner and effectively manage employee relations issues including, but not limited to, training, staffing, counseling, discipline, performance management and conflict resolution and policies. •Confers with up to ten direct reports and support personnel to evaluate, motivate and coach to maintain and exceed operational goals. •Coordinates with Regional Management to ensure goals and objectives are achieved, and foster employee morale with enhanced productivity, by maintaining a fair and equitable work environment.
•PRODUCTIVITY •Leads the planning, organizing, and controlling of production, ensuring coordination with other departments to facilitate meeting customer requirements. Ensures production schedules are executed in the most cost-effective manner making recommendation for process or schedule improvements, provide justifications to support decision. Review and justify cost variances. •Initiate plans and processes which minimize manufacturing costs through effective utilization of workforce, equipment, facilities, materials, and capital.
Ensure attainment of business objectives and site goals. •Resolves process and facility problems to ensure maximum effectiveness, efficiency, and quality. Prevents operational delays in meeting scheduling requirements. •Develops, reviews, updates, and implements production planning including continuous improvement initiatives (Six Sigma, 5S, Lean, etc. ) •Review’s analysis of activities, costs, operations, and forecast data to determine progress toward company Annual Operating Plan goals and objectives. Manages spend against budget and controls spend in relation to changes in production volume.
•Maintains good communication and a good working relationship within site departments and, when necessary, externally to sales and other corporate, regional or unit personnel. REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: •BS in Operations Management, Business Administration, or related discipline strongly preferred, will consider equivalent work experience. •5-7 years of experience in an operations/manufacturing environment; preferably batch manufacturing. •Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, identify, and address problems, meet deadlines, and stay within budget.
•Strong computer proficiency with Microsoft Office and SAP, data driven approach to solving problems. •Experience with Lean Manufacturing concepts. •Strong written and verbal communication skills and organization and time management skills. BENEFITS We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k)+match and life insurance. Eligibility of benefit timing may vary. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY It is Sun’s policy that applicants for employment are recruited, selected, and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to the position being filled.
Sun prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, interactionual orientation, gender identify, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law. Employment agencies are an important component of our talent acquisition strategy, and we value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. We will not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies for any employment opportunity.
All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Sun Chemical or directly to hiring managers in any form without a signed contract on file, and search engagement for that position, will be deemed unsolicited in nature, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired as a result of the referral or through other means. Additionally, any resume submitted without a contract in place will be considered property of Sun Chemical and no fees will be paid to the agency if the candidate is hired. #ID23
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