Molding Production Manager

General FunctionsThis position is responsible for all production aspects of a business unit(s) within the manufacturing organization.Develops tactical and strategic objectives to meet goals of the department.Major Duties and ResponsibilitiesManage and evaluate both direct and indirect resources to ensure high productivity levelsOversee a workforce of hourly and salaried employees, in multiple manufacturing departments, and shiftsTrack and meet daily/weekly/monthly KPIs: Safety Near Miss Reporting, Quality/Scrap, Volume/Productivity, Efficiency and Lead-TimeIdentifies and presents plans to reduce expenses and increase productivity across all product linesSet ambitious production goals, communicate them to key personnel and influence team to buy into those ambitious goalsProvide guidance, motivation, and establish methods that will promote objective thinking and teamwork within departmentCommunicate any problems or obstacles to senior managementStrong collaboration and partnership wit...