Production Manager
Sherwin-WilliamsAbout the role
This position is responsible for managing production processes to ensure attainment of established goals for the facility, division, and Company. This role is responsible for supporting attainment of the operational goals in the production area through the implementation of the company's vision and strategy. This role supports site production, quality, safety, and compliance efforts through continuous improvement activities to ensure all requirements are completed in a timely manner and provides direct management of production supervisors.
Shift: Monday - Friday 8:00am-5:00pm (Occasional Night Shift as Needed)
5% Travel
This position is also eligible for bonus and long-term incentive compensation awards based on performance and subject to the terms of the Company’s applicable plans.
- Provide direct leadership to production supervisors
- Accountable for production and shipping schedules, maintaining quality, controlling manufacturing costs, and promoting good employee and community relationships
- Analyze and plan for production workforce requirements
- Develop and implement operational policies and procedures
- Ensure effective and safe use of manufacturing equipment
- Support facility safety initiatives
- Monitor quality and productivity to ensure service and cost objectives are met
- Manage employee training, development, performance management, and corrective action
- Conduct regular communication meetings with workforce to enhance BMS (Business Management System) and Operational Excellence
- Participate in Continuous Improvement Projects
- Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
- Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future
- Must have completed formal training in and/or have at least one (1) year of work experience applying continuous improvement tools such as Six Sigma, 5-S, Lean Manufacturing, Transactional Lean, etc.
- Must have a bachelor's degree or higher or have at least four (4) years of work experience in a manufacturing and/or distribution facility or in an operations environment
- Must have at least two (2) years of experience working in a manufacturing and/or distribution facility or in an operations environment
- Have at least one (1) year of experience in leadership role(s), supervising others, or leading teams
- Have Six Sigma Certification (Green Belt, Black Belt, etc.)
- Have at least three (3) years of experience working in a manufacturing and/or distribution facility
- Have prior work experience using timekeeping and/or production control systems
- Have prior work experience using a safety management system
- Have previous work experience in a multi-shift operation
At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:
Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being
Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution
Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities
It's all here for you... let's Create Your Possible
At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world-class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute—it matters to us. A general description of benefits offered can be found at http://www.myswbenefits.com/. Click on “Candidates
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