Manager, Production

Job Description

Job Description

IPS – ABBA Roller is seeking a Production Manager who is responsible for overall production and supervision of value stream (departments) at the ABBA Roller facility. This position will work closely with operations leadership, quality, supply chain and engineering to ensure alignment to ABBA Roller directives and initiatives. This is a hands-on leadership role that will directly contribute to the growth of our business through positive trending of customer related metrics. Critical metrics for this role are as follows : Safety, Quality, Productivity, On-Time-Delivery, Cost-out and EBITDA.

This position works in a dynamic and fast-paced team environment, utilizes knowledge of lean manufacturing practices to deliver world class results in efficiency, quality and productivity.

About IPS : Integrated Polymer Solutions (IPS) is a leading developer and manufacturer of advanced materials and engineered components, specializing in high-value end markets such as aerospace, defense, medical, semiconductors, robotics, energy, and industrial applications. IPS is comprised of 10 highly respected brands, each recognized for their expertise and innovation : AkroFire, ABBA Roller, Icon Aerospace Technology, IRP Medical, MAST Technologies, Northern Engineering Sheffield (NES), Rubbercraft, Swift Textile Metalizing (STM), RMB Products, and SPIRA Manufacturing.

Our extensive product portfolio includes elastomeric seals, gaskets, tooling, hoses, ablatives, survivability tiles, coatings and tapes, EMI and thermal shielding, electrically conductive metalized fabrics, and encapsulated O-rings—all designed to meet the most demanding performance requirements in mission-critical applications.

Job Accountabilities :

• Embodies the company Mission, Vision and Values
• Drives positive customer experience and actively contributes to continuous improvement.
• Directs operations in alignment with corporate strategic and business plans and goals.
• Manages, develops and leads talent within the organization.
• Utilizes continuous improvement (lean) across all areas to improve cost, quality and efficiency ensuring a positive customer experience.
• Provides a safe work environment through focus on 6S, risk reduction and data driven decision making.
• Schedules customer orders to the department daily to ensure that OTD and quality requirements are achieved.
• Supports all capital projects related to the area of responsibility.
• Ensures compliance with all local, state and federal regulatory agencies including OSHA and AQMD. Ensures compliance with all local, state and federal licenses and permits in extrusion.
• Ensure all equipment is properly maintained and operates in a safe manner.
• Directs the production and inventory control functions to ensure that the customers’ needs are met in a timely manner while utilizing the capacity of the operation in an efficient manner
• Assists in developing and implementing level-loaded production schedules to support capacity planning and optimize staffing needs.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate production staff to ensure performance and development goals are achieved.
• Coordinate with supply chain, quality, engineering, and maintenance teams to resolve issues and streamline operations.
• Analyze production data and metrics to identify areas for improvement and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate records and reports on production volumes, labor, downtime, and other KPI’s.
• Other duties as assigned

Job Specifications :

Education : Associates degree or higher preferred; High School education or GED required

Years Experience :

Skills :

Training Requirements :

Benefits :

At Integrated Polymer Solutions, we recognize how important your career and benefits are to you and your family. We offer a full suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability coverage, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, basic and supplemental life insurance, employee assistance plan, retirement savings and matching, and other developmental opportunities. We are committed to supporting the way you live and work.

IPS is an Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans / Disabled - Affirmative Action Employer.

This position requires the use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Actual placement within the range is dependent on multiple factors, including but not limited to skills, education, experience and location)