Production Manager

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
 

Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries. Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers.
 

Sun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Coöperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A. For more information, please visit our website at www.sunchemical.com or connect with us on LinkedIn or Twitter
 

Production Manager-Cincinnati (Onsite)

 

Sun Chemical is seeking a Production Manager-Cincinnati (Redna Terrace) to manage production operations and equipment as related to manufacturing of ink. The Production Manager will be responsible for managing the costs associated with manufacturing operations, quality of materials produced, safety of plant personnel, and implementation of regulations as they relate to manufacturing at the facility. They will also be responsible for the administration of company policies, procedures, and corporate initiatives within the site and developing and leading the staff in the day-to-day operations required to execute production schedules and meet customer expectations.  Key areas of responsibility are: 

SAFETY
•Leads and manages the safety training program at the site and adherence to safety and housekeeping standards through example, training, teamwork, and accountability.
•Ensures that the facility is running in compliance with Company safety and regulatory policies as they relate to environmental health and safety.
•Maintain a continuing OSHA compliance program.

LEADERSHIP
•Lead and motivate the workforce in a positive manner and effectively manage employee relations issues including, but not limited to, training, staffing, counseling, discipline, performance management and conflict resolution and policies.  

•Confers with up to ten direct reports and support personnel to evaluate, motivate and coach to maintain and exceed operational goals.
•Coordinates with Regional Management to ensure goals and objectives are achieved, and foster employee morale with enhanced productivity, by maintaining a fair and equitable work environment.  

•PRODUCTIVITY
•Leads the planning, organizing, and controlling of production, ensuring coordination with other departments to facilitate meeting customer requirements. Ensures production schedules are executed in the most cost-effective manner making recommendation for process or schedule improvements, provide justifications to support decision. Review and justify cost variances.
•Initiate plans and processes which minimize manufacturing costs through effective utilization of workforce, equipment, facilities, materials, and capital. Ensure attainment of business objectives and site goals.
•Resolves process and facility problems to ensure maximum effectiveness, efficiency, and quality. Prevents operational delays in meeting scheduling requirements.
•Develops, reviews, updates, and impleme