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ALKEGEN · 6 hours ago

Production Manager

Sebring, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Alkegen is an innovation-driven leader in specialty materials focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation. The Production Manager is responsible for leading manufacturing operations in a unionized plant, ensuring production goals are met while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Industrial EngineeringMachinery Manufacturing

Responsibilities

Lead daily production activities across assigned shifts/departments to meet output, quality, and cost targets

Monitor KPIs (safety, quality, productivity, OEE, scrap, labor efficiency) and implement corrective actions when targets are not met

Drive adherence to standardized work, production schedules, and regulatory requirements

Ensure the right staffing, equipment, and scheduling are in place to meet demand

Forecast labor requirements in alignment with collective bargaining agreements

Manage and coach frontline supervisors and team leads, fostering accountability and high performance

Work effectively within a unionized environment, maintaining constructive labor relations while upholding company policies and collective bargaining agreements

Support employee training, skill development, and engagement initiatives

Set stretch goals for all direct reports and ensure targets and goals are cascaded through the plant

Promote a culture of inclusion, respect, and recognition to reduce turnover and absenteeism

Engage hourly employees in problem-solving and continuous improvement

Ensure a safe work environment by driving compliance with OSHA and company safety standards

Partner with the Plant Manager and EH&S Manager to drive significant improvements in housekeeping standards

Lead safety incident investigations and implement corrective/preventive measures

Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other federal/state/local regulations

Support sustainability initiatives (waste reduction, energy efficiency, recycling)

Champion Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other process improvement initiatives

Partner with Maintenance, Engineering, and Quality to eliminate bottlenecks and improve throughput

Lead cost reduction, waste elimination, and efficiency projects

Partner with Maintenance Manager to implement a Robust Preventive Maintenance Plan

Work closely with Maintenance on equipment reliability and downtime reduction

Manage departmental budgets, overtime, and labor costs to meet financial targets

Drive cost reduction initiatives through productivity gains, waste elimination, and efficient resource utilization

Partner with Supply Chain and Purchasing to identify material and process savings opportunities

Qualification

Lean Six Sigma Green BeltPeople LeadershipManufacturing Operations ManagementLean ManufacturingLabor RelationsProduction PlanningMicrosoft OfficeBPCS ExperienceCommunication SkillsConflict ResolutionDecision-Making Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or related field

5+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing, with at least 5 years as a Production Manager in a unionized environment

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Proven track record of improving plant performance through effective people leadership and process improvements

Strong knowledge of Lean manufacturing, production planning, and shop floor management

Solid understanding of collective bargaining agreements, grievance procedures, and labor relations

Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills

Ability to work flexible hours in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment

Computer literate with knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Excel

BPCS experience a plus

Company

ALKEGEN

Alkegen is a specialty materials platform that provides high-performance materials used in advanced applications such as filtration media. It is a sub-organization of Clearlake Capital Group.

Founded in 1891

Buffalo, New York, USA

5001-10000 employees