Production Manager - Metal Finishing - Sloan : Job Details

Sloan is the world's leading manufacturer of commercial plumbing systems and has been in operation since 1906. We are at the forefront of the green building movement and provide sustainable restroom solutions. We manufacture water-efficient products including flush valves, electronic faucets, soap dispensing and sink systems along with vitreous china fixtures for commercial, industrial and institutional markets worldwide.

Sloan has an opening for a Production Manager – Metal Finishing in our Franklin Park, IL facitlity. In this role you will provide cross functional leadership to Supervisors, Manufacturing Engineers and Lean Leaders to ensure daily manufacturing output. You will also support all continuous improvement initiatives and ensure environmental, and OSHA compliance is directly involved in Sloan's Lean transformation.

Responsibilities include:

• Be a key member of the manufacturing operations management team, reporting directly to the Value Stream Manager for Operations
• Manage Supervisors and Operational Excellence (Lean) Engineers
• Lead a two shift High Volume Metal Finishing Value Stream
• Conduct ongoing lean transformation to reduce waste and create a lean culture.
• Quickly establish yourself as a leader within the supply chain, with the expectation of career progression.
• Leading initiatives to achieve operation's manufacturing KPI goals in safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and cost.
• Advance a culture of continuous improvement, integrate Lean philosophy into operating and management development programs
• Mentor, train, and develop world-class employees for career progression.
• Develop staffing requirements to ensure manufacturing targets are achieved at the lowest labor cost possible
• Ensure daily and monthly production targets are attained
• Implement Daily Accountability Metrics for Daily Output
• Coach Supervisors on their management of Union Employees
• Implement Quality Initiatives to reduce scrap associated with metal finishing process

Qualifications:

• 5+ Years relevant experience manufacturing and operations management
• 3+ Years Electroplating/metal finishing, anodizing, PVD, powder coating, or vapor deposition experience
• Bachelor's degree
• Familiarity with scheduling, level loading, and capacity planning.
• Ability to plan, organize, and schedule individual and group work assignments.
• Actively identifies problems and opportunities for change and implements solutions where appropriate.
• Actively listens to others and objectively considers others' ideas and opinions, even when they conflict with one's own.
• Analyzes information and uses logic to address work-related issues and problems.
• Flexible and adaptive to changing business needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ Years Environmental compliance and reporting experience
• Experience in wastewater treatment and compliance
• Experience polishing brass or other metals
• Basic Spanish language skills- carry out basic conversations.
• Advanced level experience working with Microsoft Excel.
• General experience working with SAP or other ERP Business System.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and 5s
• Experience with predictive/preventative maintenance

The compensation range for this U.S.-based position is $102,600 to $114,000 annually.

This position is eligible to participate in the company incentive plan(s). The terms and conditions of the company incentive plan(s) will be provided to plan participants on an annual basis.

We also offer a highly competitive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and professional growth:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental, and Vision Insurance, effective the first of the month following your hire date.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) : With company contributions for most medical plan options.
• Financial Security : Basic Life, Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, and Accident Insurance.
• Additional Protection: Optional Life, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal, Pet Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Convenient Commuter Benefits : Save on your daily commute.
• Flexible Spending Accounts : Dependent Care FSA to help manage your expenses.
• Wellness Support : Employee Assistance Plan and Wellness Programs to keep you healthy and happy.
• Retirement Savings : 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match and immediate vesting.
• Generous Time Off : Paid Holidays, Volunteer Time Off, Paid Time Off, Sick Leave, Military Leave, Parental Leave, Bereavement Leave, and other paid or unpaid state/local leaves where required.
• Work-Life Balance : Hybrid Work Program to support your flexibility.
• Employee Referral Program : Earn rewards for referring great talent.
• Professional Development : Tuition Reimbursement Program to help you grow your skills.
• Community and Networking : Join our Employee Business Groups and connect with colleagues

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB)

YOU Belong at Sloan

We are intentional in building an inclusive culture that embraces different voices, ideas, and backgrounds. We commit to continuing this ever-growing journey with and for our employees, customers, partners, and community. We are better together when we can be ourselves.

We Are Proud Partners With the Chicago Cubs

We are a Legacy Partner of the Chicago Cubs and we are proud to be the organization's official water efficiency partner! Through this relationship, which includes the naming rights to Sloan Park, the Cubs' Spring Training facility in Mesa, Arizona, we have had the opportunity to promote our brand and continue our water conservation efforts in the city of Chicago and around the world.

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For additional company information please visit our website at www.sloan.com .

We Are An Equal Opportunity Employer.