Production Manager

Company Description Seal & Design Inc. is a leading manufacturer and global distributor of die cut gaskets, seals, O-rings, molded rubber, and plastic products serving automotive, mass transit, defense, medical, electronics, HVAC, hydraulics, and other commercial industries. The company is headquartered in a modern 100,000 sq. ft. IATF 16949:2016 certified facility in Clarence, NY, with three additional ISO 9001:2015 certified locations across the Eastern US and Canada. Seal & Design’s workforce focuses on delivering high-quality products, world-class customer service, and in-depth technical support and solutions. As a Preferred Converter for 3M™, Rogers, and other major partners, the organization offers a dynamic environment for professionals who enjoy solving complex manufacturing challenges.

Role Description The Production Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Syracuse, NY, responsible for overseeing daily manufacturing operations to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency. The Production Manager plans, directs, and coordinates the work activities and resources necessary for manufacturing products at the Syracuse facility in accordance with cost, quality, and quantity specifications and provides continuous leadership and focus on the SEALS mission and developing a world-class operation.

The Production Manager collaborates closely with engineering, quality, purchasing, and logistics to resolve production issues, optimize processes, and support continuous improvement initiatives. They are accountable for tracking key performance metrics, implementing corrective actions, and maintaining compliance with IATF and ISO standards. The role also involves coaching and developing production team members, promoting a culture of safety and accountability, and supporting company growth objectives.

Qualifications

• LMA - Leads, Manages, and holds Accountable all direct reports
• Actively participates in the vetting, selection, and onboarding process
• Monitors efficiency and productivity to ensure expectations are met or exceeded
• Conducts regular coaching (formal and JIT)
• Conducts performance reviews and facilitates disciplinary actions as necessary
• Manages plant productivity and efficiency daily to ensure that manufacturing objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost-effective manner that meets quality standards, on-time shipment goals, customer requirements and profitability; addresses deficiencies accordingly
• Continually increases production capacity and output while meeting or exceeding quality standards and company goals through careful scheduling, allocation of resources, and process/procedure improvements
• Manages and develops the talent pool which includes coaching and motivating for improved performance and morale and developing career growth paths for retention
• Ensures the manufacturing training program requirements and cross-training goals are met to increase team flexibility and productivity; implements new training standards as needed
• Authorizes OT only as needed with goal to minimize labor costs wherever possible
• Collaborates with team on problematic jobs or machinery to provide clear direction on an effective resolution and communicates that to all involved parties
• Oversees Plant safety program development and compliance; enforces safety policies and practices to ensure culture of health and safety; identifies safety hazards and works with management team on corrective actions; ensures housekeeping requirements are completed and machinery is operated in accordance with safety procedures
• Assists with special projects as necessary including, but not limited to; equipment purchases, plant layout, new processes, etc.