Production Manager

Reports to: VP of Operations

Position Summary:

The Production Manager (PM) position for Kryton is responsible for utilizing the available personnel and internal systems to execute Kryton’s overall Production strategy. Through a team of direct reports, the PM will be accountable for a balanced approach to the 6 components of EOS to drive results for Kryton. The PM will have the ability to balance thinking both “in” and “on” the business in order to maintain a continuous improvement culture. With a growth mindset, the Production Manager will have a balanced approach to safety, quality, productivity, and on-time delivery. The PM provides leadership & management for the Production team and is a key member of Kryton’s overall Operations team.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversite of weekly staffing procedures and execution
Responsible for effective, thorough communication throughout the production teams through shift start-up meetings, department level 10 meetings, and other applicable communication channels
Performance management oversite for all Production employees
Oversite and final sign-off on team member hours accountability (GSS & ADP)
Collaborate cross functionally to improve global flow throughout Kryton
Partner with the Quality team to ensure Kryton’s internal stakeholders conform to the Quality Management System
Develop and manage the Production annual budget with the VP of Operations
Collaborate and communicate effectively with the Business Development teams to keep a focus on what is best for Kryton and our customers
Participate in new employee hiring and onboarding processes to ensure team members are effectively engaged and properly trained for their work

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a supervisor/leadership role in manufacturing operations demonstrating performance improvements and clear results.
Demonstrated experience working within a continuous improvement culture
Positive leadership approach with an ability to motivate, train, and develop a team.
Ability to work through ambiguous situations and provide clear and concise solutions
Strong analytical thinking & tactical skillset
Ability to think strategically in partnership with VP of Operations
High self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Strong written and oral communication skills
Servant Leader, lead through influence style vs. command and control
Character aligned with Kryton’s Core Values & LT Corp’s “The Way We Lead”

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