Production Manager

Roxtec Inc. (www.roxtec.com) is the world’s largest manufacturer of module-based cable and pipe seals. A market leader in creativity and design, Roxtec manufactures complete sealing solutions for cable and pipe penetrations, which raise the quality, safety and flexibility in working environments. Founded in 1990, Roxtec has become one of the most rapidly growing companies of its kind, averaging 30% annual growth over the past 10 years. 

Job Summary 

The Production Manager will manage local manufacturing teams including the Waterjet & Assembly team, Weld Shop team and Planning Coordinators. They will also coordinate with our TACS, Logistics and Shipping departments to provide a high level of customer service. The position reports to the Operations Manager.

Essential Job Functions  

• Manage the Waterjet & Assembly team, Weld Shop team, & Planning Coordinator(s) with a focus on safety, quality and production schedule to meet or exceed customer needs
• Develop costing quotes for custom manufactured Roxtec solutions
• Regular production meetings with Waterjet & Assembly, Weld Shop and Planning Coordinator(s)to assure completion of shop orders on schedule
• Coordinate safety training and safety initiatives for all production team members & direct reports
• Assist the Shop Supervisor & Waterjet / Assembly Supervisor in the scheduling and analysis of internal manufacturing processes
• Assist in industrialization of new product designs as needed
• Backup all duties of Planning Coordinator
• Create Shop Orders and Purchase Requisitions as required to fulfill customer orders
• Daily SO material exception analysis & resolution
• Local supplier management including supplier scorecard with support from the Quality Manager
• Develop new suppliers as needed including supplier setup, credit applications & NDAs
• Manage the purchasing of raw materials to meet due dates and agreed lead times with outside suppliers, including regular supplier follow-up and quality validation.
• Develop and maintain reports on production team performance and other KPI’s
• Initiate projects to resolve customer issues or inefficiencies related to the manufacture of customized solutions including RCA’s and CAPA.
• Assist in production risk assessment and mitigation activities
• Gather and report sustainability data related to manufacturing activities
• Assist your team’s supervisors in hiring, training, performance evaluations

• Other reporting, purchasing, planning and manufacturing management activities as required

Requirements 

• Excellent mechanical aptitude required
• Personnel and project management experience preferred
• Excellent organizational, problem solving and follow-through skills 
• Knowledge of manufacturing, logistics concepts and business procedures relating to data entry, order delivery & shipping with a focus on customer service are desirable.
• Solution oriented personality who is customer focused
• Requires excellent communication skills both verbal and written 
• Must have strong attention to detail and accuracy of work
• Capable of making independent decisions and possess the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Must be able to thrive in a dynamic, fast paced environment, be a self-starter with a sense of urgency and personal responsibility to support the flow of production to support our sales and growth strategy

Education and Experience

• Minimum 3 years manufacturing and planning experience 
• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field or equivalent experience

Physical Requirements

• Required to wear PPE as needed in production areas
  
  Physical Demands (reasonable accommodations may be made, if necessary):
  Physical Abilities                                                                             Lift /Carry               
  Stand - Frequently                                                                           10 lbs or less - Occasionally
  Walk - Frequently                                                                            11-20 lbs - Occasionally         
  Sit - Continuously                                                                             21-50 lbs – N/A       
  Climb – Occasionally                                                                       over 50 lbs - N/A
  Crawl - N/A                                                                                         
  Squat or Kneel - Occasionally Push / Pull
  Bend - Occasionally                                                                         10 lbs or less - Occasionally
  Fine Manipulation - Occasionally                                                 10-20 lbs - Occasionally
  Reach Outward - Occasionally                                                      20-50 lbs – N/A
  Reach Above Shoulder - Occasionally                                          Over 50 lbs - N/A
  Drive – N/A                                                                                       
                                                                                                                                                                                                       
  N/A (Not Applicable) - Activity is not applicable to this occupation
  Occasionally - Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (.25 - 2.5 hrs/day)
  Frequently - Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day)

Benefits

In addition to our competitive compensation package, Roxtec offers the following benefits:

• Medical, dental, prescription and vision coverage 
• Matching 401(k) 
• Vacation, personal time, wellness hours, paid holidays 
• Career development opportunities
• Education and tuition reimbursement programs available
• Flexible or hybrid schedules based on position 
   
   

Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.

Roxtec is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.