Rockwool
Job title:
Production Manager
Company
Rockwool
Job description
Production Manager:Do you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while managing others to their highest potential? The Production Manager in our Ranson, West Virginia facility may be a good fit for you.Reporting to the Director of Operations, this role is a key part in upholding ROCKWOOL standards and ensuring team and operational efficiency. The Production Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and controlling the manufacturing processes to ensure that products are produced efficiently, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. This role involves managing resources, scheduling production, maintaining equipment, and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations.Ready to help build a better future for generations to come?In an ever-changing, fast paced world, we owe it to ourselves and our future generations to live life responsibly. At ROCKWOOL, we work relentlessly to enrich modern living through our innovative stone wool solutions.Join us and make a difference!What you will be doing:We’ve broken the core Production Manager responsibilities into several key performance areas:Safety of people and the environment:
- Foster a safety-first culture with a focus on achieving zero safety incidents.
- Analyze production processes to identify and mitigate safety risks and inefficiencies.
- Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and strive for zero environmental incidents.
- Coordinate training for the production team on safety protocols and procedures.
Productivity and Quality Control:
- Monitor production processes to ensure volumes are produced according to the schedule and customer demands and products meet ROCKWOOL’s high-quality standards.
- Analyze production data and report key performance indicators to senior management.
- Collaborate with other departments to resolve production issues and improve efficiency.
Cost:
- Manage the production budget, ensuring efficient use of resources and cost-effective operations.
- Identify opportunities to reduce costs through systematic loss elimination and process improvements.
- Report on budget performance and variances to the leadership team.
Leadership and Development:
- Build, develop, and lead a high-performance production team.
- Ensure succession planning for key positions within the production department.
- Conduct performance reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
- Promote a positive and collaborative work environment.
ROCKWOOL Operational Excellence (ROPEX):
- Implement and sustain ROCKWOOL Operational Excellence (ROPEX) principles within the production area.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives through effective problem-solving and priority setting.
- Ensure adherence to lean manufacturing principles and best practices
- Act as a vocal and visible advocate in driving and managing organizational change initiatives.
What you bring:
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university strongly preferred.
- 7+ years’ progressive leadership experience in a continuous flow manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Commitment to continuous improvement and sound understanding of lean principles.
- Strong knowledge of production management and quality control.
- Grow and develop the team through coaching, performance management, and sharing knowledge and experience.
- Champion the ROCKWOOL Way by demonstrating our core values of Ambition, Integrity, Responsibility and Efficiency.
- Organizational and analytical skills;
- Basic computer knowledge and skills;
- Acute attention to detail;
- Written and verbal communication skills;
- Problem-solving and trouble shooting skills;
- Accuracy and data integrity.
What we offer:
- Competitive Salary
- Generous Benefits – Effective your first day!
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
- Educational Assistance
- 401K Match – up to 6%
- No cost Life and Disability Programs
- Company provided Personal Protective Equipment
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Fitness reimbursement
- Work-Life Balance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 12 Paid Holidays per year
- Paid Parental Leave
Ready to apply?Who we are:We are the world leader in stone wool solutions. Founded in 1937 in Denmark, we transform volcanic rock into safe, sustainable products that help people and communities thrive. We are a global company with more than 12,000 employees, located in 40+ countries with 51 manufacturing facilities… all focused on one common purpose – to release the natural power of stone to enrich modern living.Sustainability is central to our business strategy. ROCKWOOL was one of the first companies to commit to actively contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s) framework and are actively committed to 11 SDGs, including SDG 14, Life Below Water. Through our partnership with the One Ocean Foundation and in connection with our sponsorship of the Denmark SailGP team, we will help raise awareness around ocean health challenges in an effort to accelerate solutions to protect it.Diverse and Inclusive Culture:We want all our people to feel valued, respected, included and heard. We employ 79 different nationalities worldwide and are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees, promote diversity, and work against all forms of discrimination among ROCKWOOL employees.At ROCKWOOL, you will experience a friendly team environment. Our culture is very important to us. In fact, we refer to our culture as “The ROCKWOOL Way”. This is the foundation in which we operate and is based upon our values of ambition, responsibility, integrity and efficiency.ROCKWOOL is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified candidates without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Expected salary
Location
Ranson, WV
Job date
Mon, 08 Jul 2024 01:10:59 GMT
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