Production Manager en INDEVCO North America

Description

INDEVCO North America, a protective materials manufacturing group headquartered near Richmond, Virginia, is committed to innovating energy-efficient building envelope products, as well as sustainable paper and plastic packaging solutions. In addition, we have invested in and manage recycling operations for biomass and reprocessed materials that create a circular economy.
 

Our facilities - in Georgia, Mississippi, New Jersey, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia - serve a growing range of markets: building and construction, beverage, chemical and petrochemical, food, industrial salt and minerals, lawn and garden, packaging converting, pet food, and transport. INDEVCO has operated for over 40 years in the US, For more information, visit www.INDEVCONorthAmerica.com. 

This role is responsible for the production flow and is accountable for driving performance across output, efficiency, housekeeping, quality, and team engagement. As the Production Manager for your unit, you will take full ownership of daily shop floor execution, manage escalation processes, and ensure alignment with production schedules and operational goals. You’ll partner closely with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and maintain a safe, efficient, and motivated work environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily production operations within the assigned business unit to ensure adherence to schedules, quality standards, and safety protocols.
• Maintain a strong floor presence, actively engaging with teams and machinery to ensure optimal performance and workflow.
• Drive accountability for performance metrics including:
  • Output and production targets
  • Schedule adherence
  • Scrap reduction
  • Efficiency by labor and machine hours
  • Housekeeping and 5S standards
• Own and manage escalation processes, providing quick and effective responses to equipment, process, or personnel issues.
• Coach, support, and motivate production teams to achieve high performance and morale.
• Partner with Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and Planning to resolve issues and optimize performance.
• Monitor and control inventory flow, work-in-progress (WIP), and material usage in coordination with planning/scheduling.
• Analyze production data and KPIs to identify improvement opportunities and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Kaizen, etc.).
• Lead or support improvement projects focused on throughput, quality, waste reduction, and workforce development.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a Production Manager or Manufacturing Supervisor role in a fast-paced industrial or manufacturing      environment
• Strong technical aptitude with hands-on familiarity with manufacturing machinery and processes
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop production teams
• Solid understanding of performance metrics and tools (e.g., OEE, scrap rates, schedule adherence)
• Excellent problem-solving and escalation management skills
• Strong organizational and communication skills; able to align teams to goals and shift priorities as needed
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and production-related systems (ERP, MES, etc.)
• Experience in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies preferred
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or related field preferred