Essential Functions and Responsibilities • Plans, directs, and controls the production operation for manufacturing delivery requirements, quality standards and within cost targets. • Maintains effective planning and management of manufacturing operations to ensure that products are produced on time and consistent with quality standards. • Ensures selection, development, and motivation of a competent operations team, organized effectively to ensure the maximum utilization of human resources. • Responsible for the cleaning and maintenance scheduling of the Manufacturing area. • Responsible for scheduling the manpower needed in every manufacturing area. • Logistic planning and analysis of production lead times. • Responsible for timekeeping system of production personnel. • Attend daily production meetings. • Make sure equipment is properly running and PMs are done. • Hands on capability to help specify and monitor equipment fixtures jigs, and tools needed to optimize the manufacturing process. • Responsible for enforcing SOPs. • Reviews and modifies existing equipment and production methods to reduce manufacturing costs to improve operating efficiency. • Ensures long-range planning and review of manufacturing operations to ensure that production meets the strategic goals and objectives of business. • Develops and implements effective quality control programs to ensure that quality standards and objectives are met. • Contributes to the short and long-range growth and profitability of the business unit. • Contributes to the establishment and maintenance of company's image through vendor, customer and community contacts. • Assumes responsibility for new product and/or process introduction. • Adheres to the Company's Code of Conduct and Business Ethics Standards. • Responsible for Manufacturing KPI's • Works hand in hand with Planning and Packaging departments. • Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate Supervisor.
Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering or Technical degree. • 10 + years' experience managing teams of people in a high volume Nutraceutical/Pharmaceutical manufacturing plant • Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles, continuous improvement methodologies and environment • Bilingual (English and Spanish- required • Strong communication skills • Strong people skills • Metrics reporting • Ability to handle multiple tasks • Experience using ERP and work order transaction systems to control shop floor scheduling and inventory. • Ability to work under pressure