Production Manager - Silicone

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• Leads silicone and materials-based manufacturing operations and efficiencies by establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing products.

• Drives progress and status in attaining objectives in operations and plans accordingly with current conditions by review of activity reports and financial statements.

• Ensures daily production plans meet safety, quality, delivery, and efficiency targets.

• Oversee and develop production personnel engaged in extrusion, molding, and related secondary operations.

• Partner with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, and Supply Chain departments to resolve production issues and support improvement activities.

• Support operations, 24/7 manufacturing facility with primary shift hours (7:00am - 4:00pm, Mon - Fri)

• Associate's, bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in engineering or related field degree

• Experience in Lean Manufacturing is advantageous

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably extrusion, molding, or materials-based operations.

• LSR/Medical Molding experience preferred

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including ERP experience (SAP preferred)

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams

• Proven people management experience, including coaching, performance management, and team development.

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.