Production Manager

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Job Description:

Are you looking for a new challenge? Passionate about innovation? Want to work for a global company that values integrity, teamwork, and loyalty? 

At LATICRETE International, we aim to be the leading construction brand trusted globally for high-performance tile and stone installation systems and building finishing solutions. We’ve been in business for over 65 years, family-owned for three generations, and can be found in over 100 countries. The Hartford Business Journal even named us one of Connecticut’s top family-owned companies in 2017! 

We don't just make innovative, industry-leading products. Our purpose is to improve the built world and the lives of those who build it. We strive to connect with, engage with and improve the lives of our employees, our customers, our partners, and the global communities in which we operate. 

We are seeking passionate and ambitious employees who want to make a difference not just within our organization, but within their communities, our industry, and the world. If that sounds like you, then what are you waiting for? Join the family and expand your horizons! 

Just some of our benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k
• Tuition reimbursement
• 13 paid holidays, that includes 1 week of paid plant shutdown between the Christmas and New Year's Day holidays
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Flexible spending
• Life Insurance, AD&D and Supplemental Insurance

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned, as necessary.

1.    Floor Supervision (25%):

• Review silo & raw materials levels ensuring we have the bulks needed for the shift.
• Review production schedule and communicate with the Planner if there are any issues or concerns.
• Walk the production lines ensuring employees have tools, work orders and are wearing proper PPE.

2.    Housekeeping (5%):

• Ensure proper housekeeping and maintenance of worksite - Sweeping, vacuuming, removing packing materials/debris and equipment cleaning.
• Ensure dust collector drums are regularly emptied.  

3.    Staging and Shift Handoff (5%):

• Lead shift meeting.
• Ensure team has prepared materials for next shift to ensure smooth transition and handoff with minimal downtime.
• Provide shift summary report that includes productivity, downtime, and quality concerns.
• At the end of shift, prepare and communicate via email shift summary report.

4.    Quality Control (5%):

• Ensure team is utilizing raw materials that are not expired and follow correct formulas.
• Review QC formula adjustments to determine systemic issues that need to be addressed with the team.
• Ensure final product is meeting quality specifications.

5.    Equipment & Materials (5%):

• Escalate maintenance any equipment and materials needs, shortages, failures, required repairs etc. 

6.    Leadership (30%):

• Attend cross functional meetings as Production representative.
• Review and approve timecards and time off requests.  
• Prioritize and allocate work:
  •  Delegate and allocate manageable goals to employees to support company priorities and drive results.
  • Clearly define to team-members project responsibilities and performance expectations for long- and short-term work plans.
  • Set clear priorities for team and individuals, including appropriate allocation of resources (time, money and people).
• Share a trusting relationship with workgroup and recruit, manage and develop plant staff    
  • Work closely with the Production Manager to ensure maximum productivity of the team. 
  • Training new team members on equipment and areas in the plant.
  •  Able to assist supervisor with workload balancing and provide direction to team.
  •  For shift without a supervisor, they provide they are acting supervisor.
  •  Floor level escalation for team questions.
  • Promptly address performance concerns working with Human Resources as needed to document and correct issues.
  • Ensure team is up to date with all required trainings including compliance and safety. 
• Assess and Reward Performance: 
  • Provide team with timely, fair and measured performance assessments and feedback to foster growth. 
  • Provide reward and recognition for performance as appropriate.  Address performance concerns and hold team accountable.
• Build Team Culture: 
  • Consistently hold employees accountable for upholding the organizations values. 
  • Proactively manage unhealthy conflict among employees and take steps to prevent escalation.
  • Foster an open environment where employees feel able to provide constructive feedback and suggestions for improvement.
• Communicate and Motivate: 
  • Communicate regular business updates. 
  • Convey information in a clear and timely manner.
  • Listen carefully to the views and opinions of peers and colleagues.

7.    Business Systems Maintenance (15%):

• Input work order closing. 
• Perform physical inventory and update system.
• Update work orders based on inventory availability.

8.    Projects (10%):

• Participate in both department and inter-departmental projects such as new production lines, raw material changes, process improvement, etc.

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Able to utilize math to perform basic weights for formulas.
• Able to read and interpret directions and order details.
• Able to communicate both in writing and verbally.
• Proficient in all of the plant equipment or equivalent work experience.
• 7+ Years Plant experience.
• 2+ years Management experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience utilizing ERP system (preferably JD Edwards).
• Proven ability to learn new computer skills and programs.  

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.  

Physical Requirements:

• Must pass pre-employment physical.
• Lift:   Must be able to lift and/or carry a minimum of pounds.
• Push/Pull:  Must be able to push/pull 50 pounds.
• Stand:  Must be able to stand % of the day.
• Sitting:  Must be able to sit %  of the day.
• Twisting/Bending:  Must be able to twist/bend % of the day. 
• Squatting, Climbing and/or Crawling:  Must be able to squat/climb/crawl % of the day.   

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