PETER/LACKE Group · 6 hours ago
Production & Facilities Manager
Peter-Lacke USA is seeking a Production and Facilities Manager for their manufacturing facility in Troy, MI. This role involves overseeing and supporting the plans, goals, and objectives of the manufacturing and warehouse departments, while ensuring compliance and efficiency in operations.
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Responsibilities
Direct supervisory responsibility for all Production and Warehouse Team members. Main responsibilities are to lead and train team members in compliance with company protocol
Responsible for overseeing the manufacturing and warehouse process from start to finish, ensuring the production schedules, raw materials, and finished goods are all managed efficiently to meet the customers’ expectations and needs
Lead by example through a hands-on approach, maintaining an active presence in manufacturing and warehouse operations to support safety, quality, efficiency, and team effectiveness
Collaborate and communicate effectively with global team members and leadership, supporting alignment with company goals
Responsible for the manufacturing of quality paint in the most safe and efficient manner to fulfill all our customer/customer needs
Demonstrate strong leadership qualities to provide efficient and functional manufacturing and warehouse teams
Continuously monitor manufacturing and warehouse process for efficiency, and/or cost improvements where necessary
Responsible for stopping production process in order to correct a quality problem
Performance management maintained with direct reports. Provide timely and relevant goals / training with continuous and relevant feedback
Maintain metrics for on time performance of manufacturing batches for customers, and report monthly
Maintain metrics for stock movement/physical inventory of the warehouse to meet company compliance and/or targets
Maintain and implement capital expenditures in the manufacturing department. Report on a monthly basis status / progress of such expenses
Cleaning of equipment such as wash tanks, production equipment, valves and general plant and floor maintenance
Understanding raw material coding system and raw material storage locations
Understanding general batch ticket use, instructions and in-process checks, weighing of raw materials, proper use of scales
Understanding the proper use of general manufacturing related equipment including mixers, material handling equipment, tanks, pumps and valves, and filtration
Understanding of documentation; filling out batch tickets and formula revision forms
Knowledge of how to calculate weight to gallons and gallons to weight
Responsible for understanding and adhering to rules and regulations pertaining to Safety (OSHA) and other Federal Guidelines for working with and handling hazardous materials
Promotes and uses the elements of the companies’ quality system by being familiar with its philosophy and disciplines. This position as with all positions in the company has the responsibility and authority to prevent the occurrence or reoccurrence of product non-conformity
Responsible for State of Michigan MDEQ reporting, in conjunction with ASTI
Directly supervise maintenance personnel and oversee all interior and exterior facility maintenance
Ensure facility compliance with all local, state, and company requirements
Manage, lead and participate in all current and future facility expansion projects
Qualification
Required
Minimum of (5) years of experience in all aspects of paint or coating manufacturing with a minimum of (2) years of experience in a team leader or supervisory role with tasks including manufacturing oversight, delegation, and communicating with senior level managers
Ability to lead production team through daily tasks and orders
Knowledge of principles and methods of paint manufacturing
Good organizational skills and habits. Ability to manage time to meet commitments, deadlines, and customer schedules
Experience using SAP in a manufacturing environment
Proactive problem-solving skills and able to present oneself in a professional manner
Ability to comprehend basic math calculations, understands the calculation of weights and measurements, and interprets data from various estimates
Experience working on a global team
Benefits
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Company
PETER/LACKE Group
AUTOMOTIVE // LIFESTYLE // GLASS // AVIATION From initial design idea and mastersampling up to series production.
Funding
Current Stage
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