Production Manager – Huron, OH

RHI Magnesita is the global leading supplier of high-grade refractory products, systems, and services. With more than 20,000 valued employees across more than 40 countries and 3.1 billion in revenues, we are the driving force of the refractory industry.

About our Job Opening

We are seeking a dynamic Production Manager to lead and manage 12 team members on operational functions of our manufacturing operations in Huron, Ohio. This role is crucial in ensuring our products are manufactured safely, sustainably, and efficiently, meeting the highest standards of quality and cost-effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safety Leadership: Lead and actively participate in safety improvements to ensure safe working practices.
• Team Development: Provide clear guidance, support, and leadership to the production team, ensuring the team performs their duties effectively and efficiently. Evaluate team needs to execute necessary hiring, training, developmental, and disciplinary actions.
• Operational Excellence: Embrace roll out and culture implementation of our HSE, 6S and be direct responsible for lean implementation: Develop and improve standard work procedures, prepare work schedules, and expedite workflow using Lean/6S practices
• Quality Assurance: Ensure consistent product quality and adherence to established quality standards.
• Continuous Improvement: Utilize the management of change system to drive continuous improvement within each department.
• OEE Optimization: Identify, recommend, and implement operational improvements to reduce costs, improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), and minimize waste.
• Budget Management: Develop annual operating budgets based on production plans.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with other departments to coordinate production, inventory management, quality assurance, and customer service processes.

Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• High School diploma required; advanced education in engineering or a related field is a plus.
• Proven experience in managing people and processes in a manufacturing setting with a hands on approach, supportive to team on site.
• Thorough knowledge of manufacturing methods, techniques, and related equipment.
• Demonstrated history of successful Lean/6S implementation.
• Strong skills in Microsoft applications. ERP/SAP systems is a plus
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks and priorities.

Work Environment:

Full-time, onsite position.
Required to wear PPE, including safety helmet with chin strap, metatarsal boots, high visibility vest, safety gloves, hearing protection when required, and safety glasses.
The position works daily in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment, subject to dust, heat, and exposure to weather elements at times.

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