Boyd
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Job Summary
The Production Manager is a member of Boyd’s Grand Rapids team, a converter of flexible materials (adhesives, films, liners, foam, felt, thin metals, tape, etc). The primary responsibility of this position is to oversee all aspects of manufacturing operations including, safety, quality, continuous improvement, staffing, and material movement and replenishment.
Lead a safety culture based on awareness, training, and hazard elimination
Promote a culture of continuous improvement by using data to prioritize activities that will have a positive effect on quality, throughput, and manufacturability
Conduct Kaizen events to foster a continuous improvement culture
Optimize product cost through labor, process, and material efficiency improvements
Keep team focused on meeting or exceeding KPIs
Identify, develop, and mentor the team to take on progressively more responsibility and be more effective at the jobs they are tasked to do
Strive for consistency in the way jobs are performed on all shifts
Coordinate with the supporting teams including engineering, scheduling, customer service, warehouse, maintenance, and others to assure product is being produced and shipped in the best and most efficient manner possible
Assure team members are properly trained and following Standard Operating Procedures at all times
Perform other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
Degree in Business, Engineering, or Lean Manufacturing is required
True passion for leadership as well as continuous improvement
Proven background in leading kaizen events and continuous improvement
Progressive experience in management roles
Previous experience in problem solving in a manufacturing environment
Data driven. Use data to direct solutions and base activities only on a hunch
Ability to effectively deal with all levels of the organization as well as customers and vendors
Proficient with MS Office software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook) and use of a PC
Previous experience as a tier one supplier
Strong attention to detail with a focus on quality at all times
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Good analytical and decision-making skills
Strong organization and time management skills with the ability to prioritize work based on business needs
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions, to prioritize and work in a multi-tasked environment
Ability to work under time constraints with changing priorities under minimal supervision
Must be able to follow directions and work in a team environment
Knowledge of common techniques for material handling
Previous manufacturing experience
Physical Requirements
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and to stand for long lengths of time with or without accommodation
Noise level in the work environment is low to moderate
Company Overview
Boyd is the world’s leading innovator in sustainable engineered material and thermal solutions that make our customers’ products better, safer, faster, and more reliable. We develop and combine technologies to solve ambitious performance targets in our customers’ most critical applications. By implementing technologies and material science in novel ways to seal, protect, cool, and interface, Boyd has continually redefined the possible and championed customer success for over 90 years.
This document is intended to describe the general content of, and requirements for performing this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.
Boyd is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disabilities age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
All Job Posting Locations
Grand Rapids
Remote Type
On-Site
EEO Statement
Boyd Corp is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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