Production Operations Manager

The Duracell Production Operations Manager will be responsible for Operations in our LaGrange, GA facility.  This position will provide leadership and guidance to direct reports for the purpose of increasing their effectiveness using DWS (Duracell Work Systems) tools and approach.  They will be responsible for managing the plant strategically by working closely with Quality Control and Technical departments to create and facilitate continuous improvement of plant processes, systems, competencies, focusing on opportunities to improve production by using all available resources.

• Foster an environment where safety and quality are high priorities by ensuring all employees perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies and procedures
• Oversight of production processes to ensure products are processed in a manner that exceeds the quality and value expectations of our customers and consumers by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices and Policies and Procedures
• Manage and coordinate plant operations within company policies and procedures that produce products that meet quality, cost, volume and service criteria and objectives
• Initiate plans and processes which minimize manufacturing costs through effective utilization of employees, equipment, facilities, materials, and capital.  Use of DWS (Duracell Work systems) is key
• Develop employees by establishing, managing, and maintaining a well-trained and motivated staff
• Responsibility for ensuring that staffing and competency levels are achieved/exceeded in all aspects of the manufacturing process
• Rollout of DWS (manufacturing excellence) methodology within the Operations and Technical departments
• Assure attainment of business objectives and production schedules while ensuring product standards that will exceed our customers' expectations.
• Work closely with functional departments to ensure coordination between purchasing, quality, maintenance, and finance
• Maintain individual skills, keeping up to date with latest production, technological changes, and production management
• Remove waste and constraints from the production process to improve efficiency and enhance productivity
• Develop and execute 1–3-year plan for operations to deliver volume and cost requirements
• Other responsibilities as assigned by management.

Minimum Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Operations Management (or similar technical field)
• 10+ years of progressive manufacturing experience with leadership responsibilities in Plant Operations, Maintenance Processes, and Financial Management, Project Management, Experience in Top Tier consumer products preferred
• Possesses a broad understanding of multiple functions within a large organization, i.e. Operations, Operational Excellence, Finance, Supply Chain Management, HR, etc.
• Experience in Operational Excellence Implementation, i.e. Lean Six Sigma, IWS, DWS (Duracell Work Systems) preferred
• SAP experience, preferred
• Must have the ability to plan, set objectives and goals, prioritize, measure performance, provide direction and meet deadlines
• Decision making and problem-solving skills
• Positive and goal oriented, willing to accept the challenge of new assignments and be able to work well with others
• Must be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment, with emphasis on teamwork, customer service and safe working practices
• Ability to communicate with parties within Segment and Sector but also external to the Company (suppliers or customers)

• Able to lead decisions related to hiring, role change, promotion, reward and performance management incl. termination

• Compatible with company culture and core values