Machine Shop Production Manager

For 140 years, A.W. Chesterton has been an innovator and a knowledge provider for our industrial partners around the globe. From our ground-breaking split seal technologies, to our cutting-edge packing and lubricant solutions, we are continually focused on new ways to bring solutions to our customers, while also celebrating our own rich history and our unique place in the sealing industry. Our Operations professionals manage and support the creation of our world-class flow control products in a low-volume, high mix manufacturing environment. These folks are our manufacturing leaders - shop managers, purchasing professionals, production and demand planners, engineers, and quality professionals who value working with other top manufacturing professionals and helping solve complex production problems. In addition to a work environment that promotes learning and promote-from-within opportunities, we understand what matters to our production workers: competitive, market-drive pay, outstanding benefits, and a stable and dependable job place supported by over 140 years of being in business. If you are looking for a place to call home in your next manufacturing role, come and explore all that Chesterton has to offer!
Our benefits offering include:
"Work Today, get paid tomorrow" - withdraw up to 30% of your earned daily wages the next day after you work rather than waiting for pay day! Chesterton Student Loan Repayment Program BCBS Medical Coverage Delta Dental 401K savings plan with a Chesterton contribution PTO including vacation sick, time, 11 paid holidays, and paid to time off to volunteer for causes Vision insurance Tuition Reimbursement Short-term disability and long-term disability insurance HSA & FSA options to cover additional medical costs Parental leave for moms and dads to be Hiring referral bonuses (up to $3,000 for select roles) A host of other fringe benefits including legal services, pet insurance, Chesterton relief fund for employees in need, and more! Job Summary Reporting to the Value Stream Director, the Value Stream Product Manager provides leadership and management of a multi-function team of employees for the safety, quality, delivery, inventory, productivity (Gross Margin) and production cost performance results of a multi-cell/multi-shift manufacturing operation. The Value Stream Product Manager leads operational excellence across the production function within the value stream with a keen focus on waste elimination, speed enhancements with the purposeful intent of consistently meeting or exceeding customer requirements. This position has responsibility for all production supervisory roles and for equipping these Supervisors with the skills necessary to effectively execute against all predetermine production objectives (SQDIP). This role serves as the accountability role model where favorable performance is adequately reinforced and performance management practices deployed when required. The Value Stream Production Manager position is a results driven position where all activities are aligned with the Value Stream "Plan-to-Win" strategy and the overarching requirement to protect the Chesterton Brand by ensuring an exceptional customer experience. This role has mentoring and professional development responsibilities for all production based value stream employees.
Job Model: On-Site
On-Site positions will require employees to work on-site for each of their scheduled shifts.
Responsibilities:  Sets production center goals and objectives that align with Value Stream "Plan-to-Win" annual strategy. Develops and implements SQDIP metrics with supporting Leading Metrics to ensure real-time adjusts are deployed to address risks impacting performance results. Creates and maintains a work environment where employee safety and health are prioritized. Drives end-to-end manufacturing results within the Planning, Quality and Engineering functions embedded in the Value Stream. Partners with other Value Stream Production Managers to define a clear cadence of accountability and to ensure there are effective interactions to institutionalize best practices. Develops and leads high performing teams to achieve production targets. Establishes clear lines of performance accountability. Manages production operation expenses and budgets for the production center, including COGs and indirect manufacturing expenses and capital expenses. Optimizes productivity and inventory to achieve DSL, Gross Margin and Inventory Management targets (Cycle Count Accuracy & Turns). Implements effective and actionable Daily Management routines utilizing SQDIP metrics to meet performance objectives and drive continuous improvement. Utilizes leading metrics to proactively identify problems and opportunities and implement sustainable corrective actions and solutions. Develops and implements processes and procedures to continuously improve in the areas of safety, quality, delivery and cost. Implements effective and sustainable 5S practices. Consistently works with a focused attention on elimination of waste in the production process to enhance speed to the customer. Establishes, deploys and maintains accountability to standard work instructions and control. Drives expansion of VKS to capture, standardize and optimize standard work. Drives employees training and adherence to standards. Develops next level of leads and supervisors for assigned areas. Responsible for the work defined in the NPI process to prepare the operations to drive successful new product launch processes. Ensures compliance with Chesterton Quality System and supporting ISO 9001:2015 Quality standards, ISO 14001:2015 Environmental standards and Company policies and procedures. Complexity of Duties: Assignments are received in objective oriented terms. Provides guidance to subordinate supervisors based on organizational and divisional goals and Company policy. Work is reviewed in terms of meeting the organizational/divisional objectives and/or schedules. Accomplishes results through subordinate supervisors. Acts as a coach to subordinate supervisors and/or staff members to help meet established schedules and resolve technical/operational problems. Sets performance standards and manages employee performance. Contacts are frequent with equivalent level inter-organizational managers and customer representatives concerning projects, operational decisions, scheduling requirements, or contractual clarifications. Essential Skills: 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Effective leadership skills. Ability to inspire individuals to take pride in their work, perform in a team environment and achieve daily production goals Strong management skills including the ability to make quick decisions with minimal supervision, goal setting, delegation, coaching, and motivating Advanced written, and verbal communication Strong ability to manage conflict, both interpersonal and situational Advanced problem-solving, decision-making and planning abilities. Flexible, open minded, and able to think creatively to solve complex operational issues while maintaining open communications and a cooperative work environment Education and/or Experience: Manufacturing or industrial engineering and supervisory experience in machining and assembly Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience Minimum 10 years of experience in a manufacturing management role Experience utilizing lean manufacturing concepts with a proven track record of applying lean and Six Sigma tools Physical Demands: 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, talk or hear, reach with hands and arms. Must be able to lift 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Moderate noise (i.e.: computer printers, traffic) exists daily in the work environment. Exposure to fumes and high levels of heat and noise while on the factory floor.
Disclaimer: A.W. CHESTERTON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
All of A.W. Chesterton Company employment is contingent upon successfully passing a background check and the respective medical surveillance requirements. Chesterton is an equal opportunity employer M/F/V/D #LI-DNI