Job: Production Manager

Hexcel

Hexcel is a NYSE listed international producer of composite materials, reinforcements and structures serving commercial aerospace, space & defense, electronics and various industrial markets. The company is a leader in the production of honeycombs, prepegs and other fiber reinforced matrix systems, woven and specialty reinforcements, carbon fibers and aircraft structures. Hexcel materials are used in thousands of products, making everyday life easier and safer for millions of people around the world. The lightweight, tailorable nature of our materials has helped transform numerous industries over the past 60 years by making products lighter, stronger and faster. We are the strength within many of today's lightweight, high-performance products.

This position is located in Windsor, Colorado

With our strong investment in research and development, and culture of continuous improvement, Hexcel is the industry leader in the manufacturing of industrial fabrics and composite materials. Over 4,500 people work for Hexcel at various manufacturing sites, sales offices and R&T centers around the globe......we call them our "Strength Within"

This highly visible Production Management position is responsible for employing manpower and manufacturing techniques to be effectively and efficiently utilized in the manufacturing of prepreg material for wind energy applications in this start up facility.

The selected individual will lead the following efforts:

Coordinate staffing levels and provide personnel to the manufacturing areas.

Develop training methods and benchmark standards and administer their implementation for all manufacturing personnel.

Develop, upgrade and implement manufacturing techniques through procedures and training activities to ensure uniform practices are employed in all areas.

Plan, direct and manage manufacturing activities between production areas to ensure proper coordination.

Troubleshooting manufacturing and material problems and provide customer support as necessary.

Provide manufacturing expertise for Process and Facility engineers in the design and implementation of new or improved manufacturing equipment.

Coordinate with Human Resources the fair and prompt implementation of Hexcel disciplinary actions.

Analyze and interpret manufacturing techniques, procedures, and processing condition to ensure safe and effective use in all shifts.

Develop and implement quality standards and practices to ensure uniform application amongst all manufacturing areas.

This position will also be required to lead manufacturing improvements teams and coordinate activities among multiple team leaders.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in technical field, chemical engineering degree preferred.

Minimum 12 years of overall experience with a minimum 5 to 7 years progressive operations management experience in manufacturing with supervisory experience. Continuous process manufacturing experience highly desired. Chemical industry experience preferred. Other related industry experience such as paper, coatings, adhesives, glass desired.

Proven ability to understand and develop manufacturing techniques.

Demonstrated oral and written communication abilities with ability to speak to large groups and to provide effective group and individual training.

Demonstrated self motivation with excellent interpersonal skills.

Current computer literacy including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.

Non union experience required .

Good knowledge of use of AX operating system preferred.

Experience with SPC techniques and programs.