Production Manager

IPEX is one of the North American leading providers of advanced plastic piping systems. Our mission is to shape a better tomorrow by connecting people with water and energy.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Production Manager!

This role is based at our Plant in Pineville, NC, and will report to the Plant Manager. 

Do not miss the opportunity to join a broad family of people-centric professionals, thought leaders and rapid thinkers, entrepreneurs in spirit and status quo-fighters!

Job Summary
The Production Manager will be responsible for managing daily production, implementation and execution of production schedules while obtaining safety and quality at the plant.  
This position has direct responsibility in supporting the planning, execution, and sustainment of manufacturing related events within the plant. 

Principal Responsibilities

Health, Safety & Environment / Quality
•    Ensure a Safety-First culture and support Aliaxis Divisional & Global Safety standards deployment
•    Support the implementation of the Divisional HS&E strategy, ensure site accountability and report progress, events and initiatives to Plant Management and Divisional Leadership.

Production
•    Leads the execution of the production schedule in an effective manner.
•    Prepare operating reports to summarize production, downtime, scrap rates, change over times and variance performance by machine and by shift in the production area.  Keep plant management informed of deviations from plan and engages appropriate resources in problem resolution.
•    Leads the development of a culture where 5S and housekeeping are maintained at world-class levels and there is genuine pride in the workplace.
•    Engage all members of the team in continuous improvement and drive world-class results.
•    Use HR processes and systems to develop the potential of all team members and proactively deal with performance issues.
•    Build and maintain effective and positive relationships with other managers at the site and in corporate functions, and collaboratively build and execute plans to optimize the value stream and achieve operational excellence.
•    Inspire team members to be engaged and motivated, by communicating effectively, supporting stake-holders’ needs, and recognizing celebrating individual and team achievements.
•    Implement principles of LEAN and develop continually expanding front-line engagement in leading the day-to-day management of operations and maintenance of the workplace.

People
•    Contribute to the development of Best Place to Work objective.
•    Ensure that Group organizational standards for management for Health and Safety, 
       and problem solving and other lean methods, techniques, and processes.
•    Attends to individual needs to help develop a culture of change leadership.
•    Participates in the training and development of plant employees
•    Track and report program progress and discuss findings with plant leadership.

Qualifications & Experience
•    Degree in engineering (mechanical or industrial preferred) or business.
•    5+ years leadership experience in a progressive manufacturing environment.
•    Proven track record in achieving results through others.
•    Experience in Lean Six-Sigma.
•    Excellent leadership and communication skills.