Production Manager

Overview :

Benjamin Moore has an opening for a Production Manager to lead the paint manufacturing department at our manufacturing plant in Newark, NJ.

The Production Manager is responsible for directing and managing the daily operations of the department, reporting to the Manufacturing Manager.

The Production Manager will work closely with direct reports and colleagues to promote a safe workplace, ensure consistent quality, coordinate manufacturing, maintenance activities to support the manufacturing process, and drive the continuous improvement process leading to operational excellence.

Communication : The ability to articulate thoughts and ideas clearly and concisely both verbal and written form.

Practice active listening

Reframe what has been said to clarify meaning

Be mindful of body language

Be clear about the point you are trying to make

Trust Building : Building a team environment where the employees feel safe and are able to do their best work. Leaders need to be authentic, honest, transparent, and compassionate.

Adaptability (Ability to facilitate change) : The ability to be flexible and adaptable in response to changing situations and demands.

Emotional intelligence (Self Awareness) : The ability to recognize and manage one’s own emotions, as well as emotions of others.

Be a thermostat leader instead of thermometer leader.

Conflict resolution : The ability to manage and resolve conflicts in a constructive and respectful manner.

Problem Solving : The ability to identify and analyze problems and produce effective solutions.

Creativity (critical thinking) : The ability to think outside the box and come up with innovative solutions to problems.

Coaching abilities (The ability to motivate staff) : The skill for drawing out the best in others. Knowing how to ask the right questions (instead of giving answers), listening well, empowering others, and guiding action plans.

Time management : The ability to prioritize tasks and manage one’s time effectively.

Teamwork : The ability to work collaboratively with others towards a common goal, taking into account different perspectives and strengths.

Leadership : The ability to inspire and motivate others towards a shared vision or goal.

Empathy : Genuinely caring for others and being able to understand another person’s situation and perspective.

Cultural competence (The ability to work across cultures) : The ability to understand and appreciate diverse cultures, perspectives, and ways of thinking.

Confidence : The ability to admit mistakes and improve, act as a role model for teammates and be aware of strengths and weaknesses.

Confidence in leadership means being open to improvement and understanding the value you provide.

Integrity : Doing the right thing no matter the circumstances.

Delegation : Clearly and comfortably delegates both routine and important tasks and decisions. Trusts team to perform assigned tasks and encourages input and ideas from team.

Responsibilities :

Management of all aspects of the manufacturing department operations across multiple shifts including staffing, procurement, maintenance, production planning, batchmaking, packaging, quality control, and shipping / receiving.

Communicate clear expectations to all direct reports across departments in meeting overall company objectives.

Leadership is expected to be governed by developing and fostering a culture of transparency, collaboration, trust and respect as daily deliverables are executed

Implement and enforce all environmental, health, safety and security programs to ensure compliance and effectiveness.

Ensure the highest standards for product quality and drive the quality system within the production operations.

Ensure that policies and procedures are effectively implemented to continually optimize the plants performance in achieving key metrics.

Is responsible for maintaining proper staffing levels by ensuring recruitment efforts are executed in a timely fashion.

Leads department teams typically consisting of 3-5 direct reports and 40-60 indirect reports.

Ensure that cost is controlled and tracking mechanisms are in place and reviewed for continuous improvement.

Be a decision maker and problem solver for the site. Will be required to make critical decisions to maximize efficiency and manpower and to troubleshoot issues as they occur.

Actively coaches and provides feedback to employees to support the ongoing growth and development of their leadership competencies.

Engaging their teams to cultivate improvement and efficiency suggestions.

Has fundamental knowledge of the department operations so can act as resource to troubleshoot issues, remove roadblocks, and identify / implement improvements.

Write, review, and update work instructions to support consistent production performance.

Regularly audits work of team to ensure it meets expectations for safety, quality, and productivity. Measuring and reporting the effectiveness of the department goals and activities.

Evaluate and adjust staffing levels, shift schedules, and OT requirements as needed to meet production demand requirements.

Ensures all safety, environmental and regulatory guidelines and rules are known and followed; all required safety equipment is available and used as prescribed.

Promptly addresses issues related to safety and actively coaches and reinforces safety expectations with team.

Communicate and enforce safety regulations and company policies to employees.

Utilizes 5S, Lean and Continuous Improvement methodology to identify, implement, and sustain process improvements.

Manage hazardous and non-hazardous waste per regulations as required.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

Minimum of a Bachelor's degree (Business, Engineering, or other technical degree preferred)

Previous production or plant manager experience is essential. Preference for 5+ years experience in this capacity, leading manufacturing activities.

The ability to work in a matrixed organization is essential.

Strong interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with employees at all levels.

Demonstrated ability to handle employee relation issues and facilitate conflict resolution. Establish strong working partnership with HR.

Compensation Philosophy

At Benjamin Moore, our brand represents excellence, and we strive to provide a comprehensive total rewards package to match.

In addition to competitive base salary, every exempt and non-exempt role in our organization is eligible for a performance-based annual raise and bonus in recognition of their efforts that contribute to the success of our organization.

We conduct regular pay audits, using both external market data and internal comparisons to ensure that our employees are compensated fairly and equitably.

During our annual compensation review, we implement merit, equity, and promotion increases after a full calibration across all roles.

We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most. In addition to our monetary compensation package, Benjamin Moore provides a full range of benefits that are personalized to help support you physically, financially, and emotionally, both through the big milestones and in your everyday life.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Benjamin Moore, we believe diversity of culture, talent, and varying perspectives is key to a collaborative, innovative, and successful business.

We are committed to driving change within our organization through purposeful Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) efforts, while also focusing on our customers and communities in which we serve.

Our DE&I efforts allow each of us to authentically live our corporate values of Openness, Integrity, Community, Excellence and Safety.

Our Social Impact programming of strategic local and national partnerships, in-kind donations, volunteerism, and more expands our ability to make a difference in the lives of all of our stakeholders.

We hope you will join us and become an advocate for diversity and inclusion here at Benjamin Moore.

At Benjamin Moore & Co, we don’t just accept difference we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive because it benefits our employees, our products, and our community.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Benjamin Moore is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program

Benjamin Moore provides Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program to support eligible active employees who graduated from an accredited post-secondary educational institution.

The Repayment Program is intended to contribute to reducing employee’s student loans. The Company follows all rules and regulations concerning the taxability of student loan repayments provided under applicable law.

Benjamin Moore & Co. is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to a culture of inclusion and diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

Our commitment to these principles means all employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business need.