PRODUCTION MANAGER - PLASTIC EXTRUSION MANUFACTURING
Evansville, IN 
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Position: PRODUCTION MANAGER - PLASTIC EXTRUSION MANUFACTURING
Location: Evansville, IN
Job Id: 229
# of Openings: 0
DLB Custom Extrusions, LLC manufactures custom plastic extruded sheet solutions for a variety of thermoplastic applications. Our state of the art manufacturing facility is located in Evansville, IN. We offer a high-quality product with special attention focused on our customers' production timelines.
Today, DLB Custom Extrusions is a member of the DURAMAX SOLUTIONS family consisting of AMD Plastics, DLB Custom Extrusions, Forming Technologies and Duramax Holdings dba Otto Environmental Systems. We are continuously expanding our plastics manufacturing capabilities in thermoforming, extrusion, injection molding and plastic recycling while providing high-tech products and innovative solutions to meet the needs of our customers.
POSITION AVAILABLE: PRODUCTION MANAGER FOR FAST PACED/GROWING PLASTIC EXTRUSION MANUFACTURING PLANT
JOB SUMMARY: Directs and coordinates activities of production of company products to ensure the company meets / exceeds goals of production, quality and safety. The Production manager will be responsible for driving overall accountability for the plant operations.
Management Activities:
  • Responsible for the daily supervision of the plant operations to ensure the manufacturing process is within budget and time schedule.
  • Confers with Management personnel to establish production and quality control standards, develop budget and cost controls, and to obtain data regarding types, quantities, specifications, and delivery dates of products ordered.
  • Ensures that the plant environment meets the required safety standards, and direct reports receive the necessary safety training.
  • Sets initiatives for and directs Production Supervisors and Plant Floor Associates in housekeeping (5S), training/development, scrap reduction, downtime reduction, quality, compliance with company policies, team development, etc.
  • Participates in the implementation, maintenance, and improvement of the company quality system.
Production:
  • Plans and directs production activities and establishes production priorities for products in keeping with effective operations and cost factors.
  • Sets the schedule and is responsible for attainment of same.
  • Revises production schedules and priorities as result of equipment failure or operating problems.
  • Determines priorities to ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Coordinates production activities with procurement, maintenance, materials, quality control, engineering, customer service, and HR to obtain optimum production output and utilization of human resources, machines, and equipment.
  • Responsible for workforce planning, staffing levels and labor tracking.
  • Compiles statistics of production data. Reviews and analyzes production, quality control, maintenance, and operational reports to determine causes of nonconformity with product specifications, and operating or production problems. Drives corrective actions with action plans.
Improvements:
  • Develops and implements operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate operating problems and improve product quality.
  • Responsible for improving mold set-up time and product cycle times
  • Responsible for improving the quality of products and services provided by their department.
  • Recommends improvements to processes, products, services or procedures.
  • Responsible for actions to ensure positive employee morale and safe working conditions for all team members.
  • Other duties assigned by the General Manager or Plant Manager.
QUALIFICATIONS:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to handle multiple priorities and react quickly to emergency situations.
  • Ability to lead and coach a team for optimum performance while ensuring engaging and positive employee morale.
  • Sense of urgency and drive to respond to problems and establish systems to minimize either planned or unplanned disruptions of manufacturing.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
  • ERP systems experience (example: SAP, Epicor)
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
  • Degree preferred, or equivalent level of experience desired
  • 3-5 years supervisory experience in a manufacturing/production environment
  • Supervisor experience in a plastic EXTRUSION manufacturing plant preferred
  • Strong knowledge of quality initiatives for manufacturing environment
  • Experience with ISO/TS16949 a plus
WORKING CONDITIONS:
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT: Office, Plant, Warehouse
Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate; however hearing protection may be required in certain areas.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear. Ability to move up to 50 pounds if needed.
Required: Pre-Employment Background Check and Drug Screen
Required: Identification / Proof of Employment Eligibility
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DLB CUSTOM EXTRUSIONS
The Company offers competitive pay commensurate with experience and rewards high performance. In addition, employees enjoy a rich benefits package including:
  • Affordable Pre-Tax Medical Plans with Pharmacy provisions
  • Dental Plan
  • Vision Plan
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Paid Time Off Program
  • Company Paid Holidays (9)
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • Incentive Compensation Opportunities
For more information about the company, visit our website: WWW.DLBEXTRUSIONS.COM
The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
In compliance with the ADA Amendments ACT (ADAAA), If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request assistance and/or reasonable accommodations by contacting the Human Resources Department.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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Job Summary
Company
Otto Environmental Systems
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Experience
3 to 5 years
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