Production Maintenance Manager jobs in Connecticut

Description

• Assists the Plant Operations Leader in the development and formulation of long and short-range planning, policies, programs, and objectives affecting their assigned area.
• Provides leadership, support, and guidance to employees and ensures the goals and objectives of the organization are met.
• Facilitates the Training/Cross-training of employees for flexibility within and across departments.
• Communicates the status of the area performance, projects and initiatives across the business.
• Achieves optimum team performance impacting safety, quality, delivery, cost, and development.
• Reviews production variances, scrap and cycle count reports to assure accuracy and drive improvements.
• Provide motivation, support and guidance to all employees
• Makes recommendations about the manufacturing plant and establish procedures for maintaining high standards of manufacturing operations to ensure that products conform to established customer and company quality standards.
• Implements manufacturing policies and programs that guide the organization in maintaining and improving its competitive position and the profitability of the operation.
• Oversees performance management for all production employees.
• Partners closely with other department leaders (Human Resources, Warehouse, Quality, R&D, Finance, Engineering, etc.) to drive effective plant operations.
• Initiates and coordinates major projects, (e.g., plant layout changes, installation of capital equipment, major repairs, etc.).
• Stays current on technology and leading manufacturing practices.
• Owns the results of their assigned area and drives change and improvements with the team.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering and/or business administration or equivalent experience

• 5-7 years' experience in manufacturing leadership, preferably in Coating/adhesive or chemical industry
• Proven performance in continuous improvement practices and analysis
• Ability to work effectively with others in a manufacturing environment
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient computer skills

• Knowledge of Six Sigma/Lean training
• SAP