Production Manager

IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!

Job Description

Role: Production Manager

Job Summary: Reporting to the Plant Manager, the successful candidate will lead production operations at the Fiberglass Mat Plant in Chester, SC. This role is responsible for overseeing shift supervisors and process technicians, ensuring safe and efficient operations, driving continuous improvement initiatives, maintaining process control, and delivering results aligned with plant business objectives. The position plays a key leadership role in advancing operational excellence, process discipline, and team development.

Benefits

• Health Insurance (includes teledoc, virtual health, FSA, HCSA & other benefits)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Health Spending Account
• Employee Support and Mental Wellness
• Short term disability
• 401k Match
• Paid vacation
• Floating days
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Engagement Events
• Awards and Recognition
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Service Awards
• Employee Perks & Discounts

Job Responsibilities

• A key member of the plant leadership staff reporting directly to the Plant Manager.

• The Production Manager will have direct responsibility for 5 Shift Supervisors and production operators.

• Mentoring immediate direct reports and establishing an effective team that is accountable and capable of achieving all performance goals.

• Ensures a safe work environment through strict adherence to IKO's safety policies and procedures, while driving continuous improvement in the areas of safety and housekeeping.

• Providing leadership to drive continuous improvement through the application of methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Six Sigma, 5S, working directly with the production and maintenance teams.

• Responsible for maintaining controlled and capable processes with the emphasis on safety, quality, productivity, and environmental compliance.

• Leads the department in a way that is in line with the plant vision of being process driven which will require continuing to create and improve the detailed operating structure that drives repeatability from shift to shift, and from operator to operator.

• Must understand this requirement clearly and have a strong passion for working in a process driven environment.

• Partnering with the Quality Control Coordinator to ensure that finished product meets all customer requirements through continuous improvement and utilization of the plant quality management system.

• Efficient utilization of plant personnel and equipment to maximize productivity and cost effectiveness in meeting the plant's business plan (JE, OEE, CSF produced, etc.)

• Provides a trained and motivated workforce capable of implementing the plant's business strategy.

• Works with other departments to actively pursue manufacturing improvement programs along with fostering a One Plant partnership with other departments and peers to achieve aligned goals.

• Creates a work environment characterized by mutual trust and respect, open and honest communications, teamwork and a passion for winning.

• Behaving continuously and consistently with the IKO Core Values; Sharing Knowledge, Integrity, Long-Term thinking, Performance, Humility, and Agility.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in an Engineering field preferred or equivalent production leadership experience.
• 12-15 years of leadership/supervisory experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience, knowledge or trained in Lean Manufacturing and 5S.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, JDE, Maximo or equivalent ERP and management systems.
• Ability to effectively communicate to all levels within the organization.
• Ability to grow and mentor talent
• Possesses strong process and financial acumen
• Ability to effectively motivate and bring together a new team with everyone focused on Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement.
• Experience working in a nonwoven fiberglass mat plant or paper mill is preferred but not required

This is a safety sensitive position.

Benefits of Employment: IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employee's sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, IKO. We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.

Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment: IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.