Production Manager

Title: Production Manager
Location: Independence, MO

Salary: $ 103,300 - $114,000
Schedule: 980 schedule

Website: Winchester.com

Focus: The Production Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of the manufacturing process within the assigned area. This includes ensuring efficient production schedules, maintaining quality standards, managing staff, and optimizing production costs. The Production Manager will work closely with other departments to ensure that production goals are met in a timely and cost-effective manner.

Production Manager Essential Job Functions:

• Manage multiple work units and shifts, ensuring smooth production flow and adherence to safety and quality standards.
• Create and execute strategic initiatives to optimize production efficiency, reduce costs, and meet production targets.
• Select, train, and mentor employees, fostering personal growth and ensuring alignment with company goals. Administer recognition and handle corrective actions as needed.
• Analyze data to identify and address personnel and production issues, implementing effective solutions to maintain operational efficiency.
• Maintain a positive working relationship with the union by following the collective bargaining agreement and addressing any related concerns.

Production Manager Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's degree* highly preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of recent related experience leading a team and delivering results in a high-rate manufacturing environment.
• Recent experience in leading the hourly workforce.
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, problem solving, ability to lead teams, leadership and project management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication (verbal and written), presentation and facilitation skills.

Location-Specific Requirements:

• Must have a valid US Driver's License
• This position requires successful vetting as an Employee Possessor in accordance with U.S. Department of Justice and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
• This position requires access to ITAR controlled technical data, and as such, employment will be contingent upon the candidate's ability to access ITAR controlled technical data pursuant to an export license approved by the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, if required.
• This position requires successful vetting for unescorted access in accordance with U.S. Army and Department of Defense access policies. To meet the government-facility requirements, the candidate must be a US citizen.

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Rooted in our corporate values, Olin continues to be the global leader in both ammunition and chemical manufacturing. We invest, recognize, and reward the talents and contributions of our employees, empowering over 8,000 global individuals to make an impact both at work and in surrounding communities.

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Olin fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace, where you are encouraged to join or lead our Olin People Networks. These voluntary groups connect employees across sites, divisions and functions to strengthen connections, belonging, and community involvement.

*Degree must be from a school that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the Secretary of Education of the U.S. Department of Education or equivalent program from an international university.

*Olin does not provide any form of sponsorship. We will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J or TN or who need sponsorship now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Olin is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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