Production Manager

Morton Salt

  • Long Beach, CA
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 20 days ago
Description :Morton Salt is an iconic, 175-year-old company with a strong heritage and a bright future. We help unlock the flavors in food, make roads and sidewalks safer, improve the water in baths, pools, and homes, and keep businesses and industries running. We are a dedicated team who constantly strives to do better together, and we are passionate about building a sustainable future for our company, the communities in which we operate, and the world around us. By joining our team, you will contribute to producing and delivering every form of salt that enhances everyday life.Job SummaryOversees the safe and efficient operation of the Morton Salt facility in Long Beach, California. Plans, directs, and controls all aspects of the manufacturing process such as environmental compliance, production/processing, quality control, engineering and maintenance. Is responsible for the operation of the departments to operate in an efficient, economic manner in conformance with all applicable pollution, safety, GMP regulations, company policy, federal, state and local laws.Duties and Responsibilities
  • Ensure products are produced and shipped on time to meet customer demand.
  • Responsible for sufficient maintenance capability, within budget for operating department repairs and improvements.
  • Manages facility budget / cost, volume and quality.
  • Vessel planning and unloading.
  • Ensures Environmental, Health and Safety performance and compliance.
  • Manages equipment and process reliability.
  • Manages production, maintenance and engineering coordination.
  • Manages special project assignments.
  • Manages the capital budget and portfolio management.
  • Facilitates interactions between organizations.
  • Manages and directs the strategic engineering initiatives.
  • Establishes and ensures achievement of all unit Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
  • Ensures adherence to standard work processes.
  • Ensures compliance with corporate standards and adherence to company policies.
  • Facilitates employee performance management activities.
  • Manages employee and labor relations matters in conjunction with Area Human Resources, as appropriate.
  • Ensures systems and processes are in place to maintain smooth operations during employee absences and staffing changes.
  • Fosters culture that values diversity and promotes respect, inclusion, cooperation and responsibility.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Engineering (Master’s Degree preferred); other related technical degree or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum of 6 years manufacturing experience, including a minimum of five (5) years Production/Technical/Maintenance management experience.
  • Minimum five (5) years of site management experience is preferred.
  • To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Leadership, Analytical, Design, Problem Solving, Project Management, Technical Skills, Customer Service, Interpersonal Skills, Oral &Written Communication, Cross-functional Teamwork, Change Management, Delegation, Business Acumen, Strategic Thinking, Continuous Improvement and Innovation.
At Morton Salt, we work best when we work as a team, when we treat one another with dignity and respect, and value the unique contributions of others. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, national origin, sex, religion, color, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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