SUMMARY: The Production Manager- Secondary Operations will be responsible for the day to day activities of the Medical and LMCO Defense product areas. Develop and maintain a well-trained, high energy motivated cross functional team. Responsible to drive safety, production efficiency, technology improvements, continuous improvement, and cost reductions. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: + Actively promote and drive a culture of safety within Spectrum Plastics Group. + Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, capacity planning and evaluation of all production equipment and department employees. + Provide daily production support to achieve department goals for safety, quality, on-time delivery, scrap, efficiency, and cost improvements. + Drive continuous improvement activities using Lean Manufacturing methodologies to improve both the efficiency and quality of manufacture + Research, identify and implement new technologies to improve overall manufacture operations KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: + Support the Spectrum Plastics Group Vision and Mission Statement. + Interface with Sales, Account Coordinators, Development Engineering, Maintenance, Shipping, and Planning personnel to achieve product commitments. + Responsible for staffing including, selection, discipline, evaluations, compensation, transfers, and temporary staffing levels. + Responsible for providing an environment that promotes continuous improvement and coordinating team communication and morale. + Develop and provide subordinates ongoing training on the latest methods and technologies within the industry. + Provide timely reports with in-depth analysis concerning various key production indicators and measurements. + Ensure tools and equipment are properly maintained and supported. + Be attentive to new manufacturing technologies that become available and recommend equipment that facilitates improvements. + Support the Sales Strategy and identify manufacturing needs which allow us to exceed customer expectations. + Play an active role in safety issues, correcting unsafe conditions, responsible for OSHA compliance. + Proactively develop and execute strategies which result in continuous improvement and improved efficiency through Kaizen, 5S, and other Lean Manufacturing principles. + Other duties as assigned. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES : + Promotes and ensures departmental safety including compliance to OSHA regulations, corrective action for unsafe practices, and ongoing safety training. + Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of all production and personnel including any weekend activity. + Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. + Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Qualifications EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, EDUCATION AND TRAINING: + Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (B.S.) or five years of related work experience and/or education. + Excellent problem-solving skills to identify, gather, and analyze information develop solutions and resolve problems in a timely manner. + High level of accountability. Aligned with our policy of Promises Made – Promises Kept. + Experience with engineered resins in an injection molding processing environment, Value added CNC and Secondary Operations. + Ability to work in a fast paced, team environment.