Kingsley Plant Advanced Production Manager

Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leader whose focus on materials science delivers tomorrow’s breakthroughs today. From industry-leading molecules to sustainable innovations, Milliken creates products that enhance people’s lives and deliver solutions for its customers and communities. Drawing on thousands of patents and a portfolio with applications across the textile, flooring, chemical and healthcare businesses, the company harnesses a shared sense of integrity and excellence to positively impact the world for generations. Discover more about Milliken’s curious minds and inspired solutions at Milliken.com and on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

POSITION TITLE / LOCATION

Production Manager/ Kingsley Plant

 

JOB CLASSIFICATION

Manager

 

POSITION REPORTS TO:

Plant Manager

 

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Milliken Kingsley Plant is a world class air-jet weaving operation in Thomson, Georgia.  We weave fabric for end products such as duct tape, medical tape, uniforms, military, home furnishings, and industrial products. 

Responsible for managing small production teams in warp services and weave support.  Manager of people and work processes.  Responsible for maintaining detailed & complete process specifications. With his staff, optimize every process in the plant. Accountable for all off-quality that is process related, then establishing and following corrective actions.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Regular and predictable attendance
• Plan, organize and direct the manufacturing process at the Kingsley Location
• Establish collaborative internal and external relationships that ensure all aspects of the manufacturing process operate successfully.
• Initiate plans and processes to minimize manufacturing cost through effective utilization of manpower, equipment, facilities, materials and capital
• Analyze production and quality control data to meet quality objectives
• Manage spending in relationship to production volume.
• Schedule production operation to allow maximum return on efficiencies.
• Ensure that standard operating procedures are followed
• Understand and effectively use the SAP/BARCO Systems
• Train, develop, and coach production associate to foster a working environment that promotes open communications, teamwork and individual engagement to accomplish goals and objectives
• -Ensure that work is properly allocated and completed in a timely and accurate manner
• -Ensure that written performance evaluations of associates are completed as required; provide continuous feedback on perso