Manager of Production Aerosols - Henrico, United States - Fareva USA

Fareva USA

Verified Company

Henrico, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Production Manager

An international personal care manufacturer is currently seeking an experienced
Production Manager to join our team in
the Richmond area.

What we offer:

Competitive salaries, comprehensive health/vision/dental insurance, company paid short term disability, company paid life and accidental death insurance, 401(k) plan match of 4.5% with immediate vesting, generous employee referral program, up to 20 days of vacation annually, 12 paid holidays annually, onsite cafeteria, job advancement opportunities.

Manufacturing employees also receive company paid work shoes, uniforms and prescription safety eyeglasses.

About the role:

This position is responsible for all production phases of an international personal care manufacturing company.

Provides primary oversight, management, and responsibility for all human resources, equipment, materials, and product quality occurring over a 3 shift, 5 day operation.

What you'll do:

Directs all activities associated with the manufacturing and packaging of products for their assigned areas of responsibility
Ensures the timely completion of the production schedule for the production process in order to maintain necessary days of supply of finished goods to meet customer demand
Drives and supports the implementation of process improvements for both equipment and human resource needed to maintain quality in a competitive cost structure for products produced
Ensures compliance in a manufacturing/packaging environment with Corporate (KPIs, cGMP's) guidelines, State, and Federal Requirements (FDA, OSHA, EPA) for product quality and safety
Responsible for ensuring that equipment, employees, and means of production for manufacturing and packaging are in place and perform according to defined standards
Develop appropriate analyses of facilities, equipment, and staff to quantify capacities, constraints, and department capabilities
Interfaces on a daily basis with other departments including quality assurance ,planning, human resources, materials management, technical services, engineering, training, as well as site management in the areas of production ,quality and safety
Key contributor/manager in the development of factory direction, goals, operating and capital budget, labor planning, and financial accountability
Supports and represents Site Leader for signatory and presence during absences, delegated assignments, and scheduling conflicts

_ Financial/Asset Accountability_

Key member of the budget team providing wage/merit data for hourly workforce and exempt direct reports. Reviews annual forecasted sales deriving labor hrs. required, equipment needed, and staffing requirements to support work activities. Projects required, equipment enhancement, cost reductions, etc. drives the preparation of the capital needs.
Responsible for overseeing the operating budget for the area of responsibility.

_ Education and experience_

BS/BA in Science, Engineering, Business, or related field. 7 to 10 years supervisory and production management experience. This position requires the education and background to support a strong focus on improvement of process and operational effectiveness
A high degree of leadership skills including superior human relations skills: i.e. negotiation, coaching, teamwork, and communication both verbal and written. Incumbent should be an effective communicator both up and down the organizational chain.
A high degree of technical expertise in dealing with high speed diverse mixing and packaging equipment is required.
Must be results oriented and familiar with lean manufacturing techniques, including product costing.
Familiarity with manufacturing in an FDA or ISO controlled environment is a must.
Extensive experience in managing a large hourly and exempt workforce is required. It is essential the incumbent possess a strong floor presence. Background should be in the Pharmaceutical industry.

Skills and abilities: