Director of Manufacturing

FLSA Status: ExemptGrade Level: S-12Department: OperationsReports To: Vice President, OperationsDirect Reports: Manufacturing Managers (Material Handling, Chemical Operations, Coating, Slitting/Converting)Job Summary: The Director of Manufacturing provides strategic and operational leadership for all manufacturing operations Adhesives Research Glen Rock manufacturing campus. This role is responsible for driving performance of the manufacturing operations to meet business objectives related to safety, quality, delivery and cost. Responsible for all aspects of day-to-day production including resource allocation, productivity, yields, product quality and delivery performance assuring safe implementation thereof and compliance with all relevant regulations (e.g. ISO, FDA, OSHA, EPA-DEP, etc.) and company procedures.Essential Functions:SafetyLeverage daily, weekly, and monthly communications and actions to strive for zero accidentsAssures a safe work environment and that all practices are conducted in a safe and effective mannerDevelops and sustains behavior-based auditing programsGrows safety committee efforts and continues to strengthen the safety culture within the AR familyDrives continuous improvements through Leadership Develop and maintains long term manufacturing maturity roadmap which accompanying areas for investment and subsequent resource allocation to best meet business objectives and customer commitments.Develops vision and effectively communicates and reinforces to teamEffective leadership of managers, experienced professional staff and operational associatesPromote a productive work environment with high employee engagement levels Effectively coordinates with regional business and functional counterpartsEffectively communicates operational status within function as well as across division and company Ensures all operational associates, supervisors and managers are fully oriented and trainedEffectively manages operational workforce including but not limited to assuring up-to-date position descriptions, establishment and auditing of performance expectations, annual reviews, career planning, and individual development plansConducts all aspects of position in a professional, respectful manner consistent with AR Guiding Principles and the Corporate Quality Policy; embraces & champions 6S LEAN culture; organizes personnel workspace and appearance consistent with corporate professional image.ExecutionSets achievable stretch goals aligned to AR operational KPI's and holds the team accountableDevelop the key metrics around Safety, Quality , Delivery and Cost for execution and to best meet business objectives and customer commitmentsContinuously challenge metrics for improvementEmbraces and champions 6S LEAN culture; organizes personnel workspace and appearance consistent with corporate professional imageEngages with quality team, critically addresses opportunities, and delivers a quality product on first passProcess optimizationMonitors and drive improvement on current visual management and daily Gemba management practicesSets annual goals (quality, scrap, etc.), plans implementations, and assigns resources to improve both operator and process efficienciesIdentifies and implements continuous improvement actions as warranted; makes identifiable and substantial contributions to continuous improvement of the process and product qualityAdditional Responsibilities:Responsible for operational strategy consistent with overall business/divisional strategy; participates in overall business strategy formulation, annual business planning, budget forecasting; manages and executes spending consistent with objectivesRegularly monitors key metrics and communicates status versus goalsCoordinates and supports as needed product development assuring smooth and robust transition to commercial production to support top line sales growthPerforms other duties and responsibilities as assignedJob Specifications:Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Engineering or related fieldPeople-first focus, leadership skills, personal energy, the ability to energize and inspire others, ability to make difficult decisions10+ years of experience in manufacturing operations including mentoring and management in related industryPolymerization experience and knowledge preferredStrong leadership, influencing, interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills Strong problem-solving skills to resolve equipment, component, scheduling, quality, safety, and personnel issues and concernsRelevant computer systems proficiency in a manufacturing environment as well as with standard desktop computer software applicationsTrained, experienced and proficient in application of statistical methodology in problem solving and process control optimization Trained and experienced in operational practices and systems (e.g. ERP) with relevant certifications (e.g. APICS, LEAN, etc.)Travels up to 10% of time as needed

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