Title: Production Manager
Location : Warsaw, IN
Employment Type : Full-Time
Reports to : Director of Operations
Job Purpose: The Manufacturing and Reliability Manager is responsible for maximizing production uptime, equipment reliability, facility performance, and overall operational efficiency. This role leads preventive and predictive maintenance programs, oversees facility and production support systems, manages maintenance/process tech personnel, and drives continuous improvement initiatives to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective operations.
The Production Reliability Manager works closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, Safety, and Leadership teams to reduce downtime, improve asset performance, and support organizational goals.
Position Responsibilities:
Primary Job Duties:
· Oversee the daily workflow of the department.
· Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.
· Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.
· Oversees production quotas and schedules, ensuring inventory and shipment targets are met.
· Collaborate with purchasing department to verify, review, maintain, and report on materials and production inventories.
· Facilitates and authorizes repairs or maintenance for production tools and equipment.
· Identifies and recommends cost controls and other improvements to the production process.
· Performs other related duties as assigned.
· Hands on support of manufacturing operations to lead in troubleshooting, changeovers and process improvements.
· Develop and implement strategies to maximize:
o Process equipment uptime
o Process equipment efficiency
o Process equipment effectiveness in meeting product quality requirements
o Timely and accurate set up/changeover and troubleshooting manufacturing lines.
· Develop and ensure effective preventative maintenance programs for manufacturing and supporting equipment.
· Develop and maintain spare parts inventory.
· Lead and develop a team of process technicians and facility maintenance technicians. Provide mentoring, training, and development plans.
Qualifications & Skills:
Education and Experience:
· High school diploma or equivalent
Required Skills/Abilities:
Physical Requirements:
· Prolonged periods on feet supporting operations. Periods of sitting and working on computer. Lifting up to 50lbs.
· Manual dexterity as needed to operate a variety of machinery and equipment.
· Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions and tolerate exposure to typical noises and smells associated with the plant.
About Warsaw Chemical
Established in 1941, Warsaw Chemical is a dynamic, privately held premier employer with wide range of 3,000+ formulations, serving industries across the United States, Canada, the Caribbean and Europe. At Warsaw Chemical, We Formulate Solutions, delivering reliable, high-quality products that meet the evolving needs of our customers. We specialize in Car Wash Chemicals, Jan San, Specialty Chemicals and Contract Manufacturing.
We offer a competitive benefits package including salary, quarterly incentive compensation opportunities, paid time off, 401k match, life insurance, health, dental and vision care
Our fantastic team is guided by our Core Values, and we look for amazing people who are excited to be a part of our culture:
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