Production Manager

Production ManagerNoble Biomaterials, Inc. is a global leader in antimicrobial and conductivity solutions for soft surface applications. Noble produces silver-based advanced material technologies designed for mission critical applications in the performance apparel, healthcare, industrial and emerging wearable tech markets.Noble Biomaterials, Inc is currently seeking a Production Manager.Salary: $65,000-75,000 annually based on experienceWeekly Pay!Summary: In this role, you will be a key player in the success of our company by overseeing all aspects of Fabric production and strive to possess a deep understanding of the entire Fabric operation. You will be an entrepreneurial thinker who thrives in a fast-paced environment and possess an entire understanding of the process.Duties and Responsibilities:Collaborate with PE and Quality to develop teams to understand specific fabric needs and customized fabric requirements.Manage the production process for customized fabrics, ensuring adherence to specifications, quality standards, and timeliness.Evaluate and promote best practices and optimum utilization of resources.Devise standard operating practices and develop plans for the efficient use of materials, machines, capital, and employees.Drive improvements through the application of lean manufacturing practices and Kaizen activity.Foster a spirit of teamwork and cooperation in the manufacturing department, and with other groups throughout the organization.Entrepreneurial Mindset:Propose innovative fabric solutions that enhance process improvement and market competitiveness.Develop and manage cost-effective strategies for customized fabrics, considering factors in improving sensitizing, metalizing, and inspection.Look for ways to streamline the customization capabilities of fabric.Participate in the ongoing program of equipment optimization for improved quality, increased production, and reduced waste.Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.Build Relationships:Maintain open and honest communication throughout the organization.Develop strong partnerships with fabric internal and external customers.Provide leadership in managing and developing employees to their full potential.Participate in interviewing and selection. Map out training for production personnel.Ensure performance assessments for direct reports and hourly workforce are completed in a timely manner.Performs other related duties as assigned by management.Supervisory Responsibilities:Directly supervises employees within the department(s).Qualifications:High School DiplomaBachelor's Degree preferred10 years in manufacturing experience and in production operations and process engineeringExperience with lean manufacturing.Experience in production operations and process engineering.Computer skills required: Microsoft Office Suite; Project Management Software.Other skills required: Interpersonal and organizational skillsPhysical Demands and Work Environment:Frequently required to stand.Continually required to walk.Occasionally required to sit.Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity.Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl.Continually required to talk or hear.Frequently work near moving mechanical parts.Occasionally work around fumes, airborne particles, or toxic chemicals.While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.Specific vision abilities required by this job include: Close vision; Distance vision; Color vision; Peripheral vision; Depth perception and ability to adjust focus.Additional remarks regarding work environment: Specialized equipment, machines, or vehicles used: Wear protective equipment when necessary such as safety glasses, ear plugs, and safety boots.Benefits include:MedicalHealth Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)DentalVisionCompany Paid Life InsuranceCompany Paid Short Term DisabilityCompany Paid Long Term DisabilityFlexible Spending AccountMultiple Voluntary Insurances401K with company match after 6 months11 HolidaysPaid Time OffEEO STATEMENTWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.