Melt Production Manager at Zeus Industrial Products, Inc.
Zeus Industrial Products, Inc. · Orangeburg, United States Of America · Onsite
- Professional
- Office in Orangeburg
Job Summary
A results-oriented leader in the Melt Extrusion department at the Orangeburg facility. Responsible for the utilization of all available resources to achieve bottom-line results. Assists in the creation and execution of the business goals of the department. Integral in maintaining a safe workplace.
Responsibilities
• Daily walk-throughs of all Melt production areas. Intense shop floor presence in all areas. Hands-On understanding of product flow. In coordination with the plant manager, identification and resolution of any production bottlenecks
• Facilitate daily production meetings with all related department managers and supervisors.
• Direct the Melt operations by providing support to the supervisory team as needed.
• Assist in the implementation of new manufacturing processes, product technology, and systems technology to achieve the location's manufacturing objectives.
• Assist in establishing, communicating and implementing operational standards for throughput, cost control, waste reduction, quality, and on-time delivery.
• Assist Plant Manager with staffing, training and development of subordinates consistent with department and corporate operating objectives.
• Review inventory of resins and in-process materials to ensure all required materials are on hand to meet production plans by due dates. Assist supervisors in the handling of all employee and personnel issues.
• Initiate and develop continuous improvement projects utilizing LEAN methodologies
Qualifications
• BS, Industrial Engineering or Business Management or 5-10 yrs. experience in progressively responsible manufacturing management roles. Project management experience is a plus. Plastics extrusion or medical device manufacturing experience a plus.
• Excellent communication and strong leadership skills are a must.
• Computer literate, including familiarity with a nationally known ERP system, preferably Oracle.
• Familiarity with ISO 9000:2001, FDA GMP.
• Familiarity with Six Sigma/Lean Manufacturing methodology. Green/Black Belt Certification is preferred
