To satisfy our Internal and External customer needs and organizational expectations while safely producing quality products. To cultivate customer confidence and satisfaction through solutions that create customer value, while creating and sustain a culture on continuous improvement, provide clarification and guidance on establishing fair and consistent interpretations of existing rules, standards, and codes of conduct for Associates. Manage and direct the organization toward its primary objectives, based on profit and return on capital, through subordinate managers.

• Manage and direct the daily manufacturing activities at their respective location(s).
• Ensure that the location meets manufacturing goals and objectives.
• Develop manufacturing business plans to meet production goals and objectives of their respective location(s).
• Improve utilization of existing location assets.
• Develop continuous programs to reduce costs and improve efficiency throughout the location(s).
• Maintain a high level of Associate involvement and satisfaction.
• Develop and implement quality programs to reduce scrap and zero defects in the workplace with guidance from the enterprise-wide Quality function.
• Direct and implement production scheduling plans to meet customer demands.
• Work with technical group on new product developments and trials.
• Develop systems to support manufacturing location and improve operational efficiency.
• Ensure consistent and regular Associate communication meetings with all location Associates.
• Develop operational budget and capital plans for future fiscal years.
• Manage capacity planning and utilization of Associates and equipment to reduce costs and increase output of product through the location.
• Participate in forward planning meetings to forecast new business and opportunities for the location.
• Ensure location security while maintaining a safe environment and compliance with all regulations (OSHA/EPA).
• Develop programs to maintain equipment and location.
• Recommend new capital equipment to meet new business and increase efficiency of the location.
• Develop and implement methods and process improvements to reduce costs and improve operation efficiency.
• Motivate, coach and direct activities of team leaders assigned to the location.
• Provide leadership role in Union contract negotiations (where applicable).
• Travel to other HEXPOL locations or to customers may be required.
• Perform any other project/task as assigned by Management.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Management, Business Administration, or related field required. Related experience in rubber compounding, preferred. Experience may be considered in lieu of education. 
• Ten (10) years of proven and relevant manufacturing systems experience including leadership roles with solid understanding of process development and deployment.
• Five (5) years of professional, managerial and leadership experience.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
• Proficient in computer/system skills - MS Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint/Outlook). Experience with ERP software preferred.
• Excellent written, verbal communication skills and presentation skills across all business levels.
• Proven organizational and project management skills to manage a broad range of responsibilities.
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills with an emphasis on continuous improvement.
• Excellent interpersonal, collaboration, team-building skills with ability to work with suppliers and customers.
• Strong customer and market focus.
• Experience in managing, coaching, and developing Associates.
• High degree of independence within a dynamic and competitive environment requiring self-motivation and drive.