Production Manager

For over 75 years, BIC has been creating ingeniously simple and joyful products that are a part of every heart and home. As a member of our team, you'll be a part of reigniting a beloved brand as we continue to reimagine everyday essentials in new, sustainable and responsible ways.Our "roll up your sleeves and get the job done" approach to work creates an environment where self-starters, problem solvers and innovative thinkers thrive. BIC team members are empowered to take ownership of their careers and bring their unique perspectives to the table to make a meaningful impact on our mission.It's a colorful world - make your mark by joining the BIC team today.The manager of operations is responsible for overseeing all aspects of a production process, ensuring that products are created safely, efficiently, and of the highest quality.This position will play a pivotal role in planning, coordinating and directing activities that have a direct bearing on the manufacturing of our Lighters.The duties and responsibilities include:Planning, organizing, directing and running optimum day-to-day operations to exceed customers’ expectationsIncreasing production, assets capacity and flexibility while minimizing unnecessary costs and maintaining current quality standardsBeing responsible for production output, product quality and on-time shippingAllocating resources effectively and fully utilizing assets to produce optimal resultsImplementing strategies in alignment with strategic manufacturing initiatives set by senior managementMonitoring operations and trigger corrective actionsCollecting and analyzing data to find places of waste or overtimeDeveloping systems and processes that track and optimize productivity and standards, metrics and performance targets to ensure effective return on assetsStaying up to date with the latest production management best practices and conceptsEnsuring all legal health, safety and quality guidelines are followedHire, train, and supervise manufacturing team membersManage budgets and costs associated with manufacturing processesResolve issues and disputes among manufacturing team membersImplement improvements to manufacturing processes and proceduresPrepare and present reports on manufacturing operations and progress to senior managementQualificationsProven work experience as a manufacturing manager or similar roleStrong knowledge of manufacturing processes and industry standardsExcellent organizational and leadership skillsGood knowledge of health and safety regulationsUnderstanding of quality standards and systemsExperience with budget and business plan developmentBS degree in Business Management, Engineering or relevant fieldAbility and want to travel domestic and international.Managing in a Union environment a plus.BIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly commit to hiring people with different backgrounds and experiences to help us build better products, make better decisions, and better serve our customers. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability status, or similar characteristics. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.BIC is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any team member at BIC via email, or directly to a BIC team member in any form without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of BIC, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by BIC as a result of the referral or through other means.