Nefab USA is part of the Nefab Group which was founded in 1949 and is a world leading global provider of sustainable packaging solutions and logistics optimization services. Nefab saves environmental and financial resources by optimizing supply chains. We do this by innovating together with our customers to create smarter packaging and logistics solutions while always respecting people and high ethical standards. This contributes to a better tomorrow for our customers, for society, and for the environment.
With more than 75 years of experience combined with competence and presence in more than 38 countries, we offer global solutions and local service worldwide to companies in industries such as Telecom, Datacom, Semicon, Energy, Healthcare equipment, Mining & Construction, and LiB & E-mobility. Nefab Group has over 4700 employees spread across 38 countries, with a yearly turnover of 10.3 BSEK. The owners are the Nordgren/Pihl family and FAM AB, a privately owned holding company within the Wallenberg Ecosystem.
JOB SUMMARY
The Production Manager is responsible for the overall safe and efficient operation of the
manufacturing facility to include, but not limited to, personnel, production, maintenance,
customer requirements/interface, planning and scheduling, safety, and housekeeping. In
addition, the Production Manager serves as a key member of the management leadership team,
which coordinates policies, manufacturing personnel requirements for the division.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage, hire and be responsible for a dependable, stable manufacturing workforce
- Manage daily production work orders to completion and within scheduled timeframe
- Effectively utilize staff and equipment to maximize output while maintaining or reducing costs
- Set the standards, communicate, and achieve clear and measurable expectations of performance for the operation as well as direct reports.
- Develop and implement effective strategies that lead to continuous improvements, including but not limited to 5S, Cost Reduction strategies, & Business Improvement planning/development
- Maintain production quality in accordance with Nefab or customer standards
- Establish, maintain, and monitor adherence to ISO9001, ISO 14001, and OSHA standards
- Perform quality inspections on work in progress and finished goods with other production personnel and engineering
- Conduct monthly safety trainings as well as ad hoc meetings regarding production or machine issues
- Ensure that a regular maintenance program for all tools and machinery is in place and scheduled maintenance or repairs are completed
- Assign employee workload, determine training requirements, expedite work-in-process, and coordinate shipping/receiving activities
- Address business issues appropriately to both internal and external audiences and make informed and impactful recommendations
- Lead work environments that embrace the principles of positive employee relations
- Manage, promote, and sustain employee health and safety programs
- Proactively manage raw material and finished goods requirements and inventories to meet or exceed customer expectations for delivery
- Remain informed of state and federal regulatory requirements
- Practice and adhere to the “Code of Conduct” and Mission and values statements
- Uphold, safeguard, and promote corporate values and philosophy to ethics, integrity, corporate and social responsibility
- Actively participate in the development, implementation, and certification process of the ISO 9001 and 14001 Quality
- Perform other duties as required and directed by the General Manager as well as the Regional Managing Director
EXPERIENCE
- At least 5 years of experience in a manager or supervisor role in an operations, manufacturing, quality, or production capacity
- Local knowledge and experience developing stable workforce
- Previous experience working within ISO 9001 framework or similar preferred; ISO auditing or implementation experience a strong plus
- Previous experience in Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, or similar preferred
SKILLS AND COMPETENCES
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proven ability with Microsoft Office programs, particularly Outlook, Word, and Excel
- Microsoft Dynamics and/or SAP system knowledge a plus
- Proven ability to create a safety-conscious environment within assigned team
- Ability to manage others, resolve interpersonal conflicts, investigate issues, and effectively run the operations of the entire business unit
- Insurable and qualified to operate motor vehicles
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