Production Manager

With our strong investment in research and development and our culture of continuous improvement, Hexcel is the industry leader in the manufacturing of advanced lightweight composite materials, including carbon fiber, woven reinforcements, resins, prepregs, honeycombs and engineered core and composite structures. We invite you to join the Hexcel team at various manufacturing sites, sales offices and R&D centers around the globe. Become a part of the “strength within.”

Hexcel is currently seeking a Production Manager for our Pottsville, PA, USA location.

The selected individual will be responsible for but not limited to the following obligations:

• Provide leadership to the Production Supervisor in area of responsibility.  Train, plan, assign, and direct work in accordance with applicable policies and laws.  Monitor area production schedule and productivity.

• Manage, educate, coach and provide developmental opportunities to team members; remove barriers to assure individuals and the team are successfully meeting their goals in the following: Safety, Quality, Customer Satisfaction, Productivity and Cost Control, and Continuous Improvement (6S, Lean, mistake proofing, etc.)

• Review labor requirements and backlog to create the monthly manufacturing plan.  Assist with preparing monthly flash reporting.

• Strategically review headcount needs, capacity and scheduling requirements to ensure proper staffing to meet customer demands.

• Monitor performance of employees within the area of responsibility, providing recognition, constructive feedback and corrective action as needed.

• Manage production orders and inventory accuracy.

• Ensure the team meets the production schedule to ensure the customer demand is satisfied.

• Troubleshoot manufacturing and material problems and provide support as necessary in coordination with Quality Manager, Engineering Manager, Product Management, or Program Manager. 

• Support the Quality Management System as outlined in the Quality Policy. This includes specific initiatives such as quality walk-through audits, quality training for direct reports, communicating quality information and investigations. Lead root cause analysis for quality and safety related incidents to improve plant performance. Follow all quality guidelines and requirements for the areas in which they work.

• Drive a culture of actively caring, fosters teamwork and two-way communication.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business, technical field or related discipline preferred with three-five years' production experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Previous Supervisory experience required.

• Strong computer proficiency including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint; ERP/MRP experience preferred.

• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and other Continuous Improvement techniques; Lean and/or Six Sigma certification preferred.

• Strong problem solving, facilitation and communication skills (verbal and written).

• Regular attendance on company premises is required.

Eligible candidates must be a:  U.S. citizen, U.S. national, person lawfully admitted for permanent residence, temporary resident under sections 210(a) or 245(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, person admitted in refugee status, or person granted asylum. Hexcel (NYSE: HXL) is a global leader in advanced composites technology, a leading producer of carbon fiber, and the world leader in honeycomb manufacturing for the commercial aerospace industry.

Hexcel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected class.