Production Manager

IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!

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Production Manager Job Summary IKO is a global leader in manufacturing roofing products with production facilities worldwide. We are currently seeking a Production Manager to join our team of skilled professionals based at our Bismarck, Missouri plant. This plant produces granules for our shingle plants in a high speed, continuous, asphalt shingle manufacturing process environment IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underline this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. Job Summary The Production Manager is a hands-on, leadership-driven role responsible for overseeing plant operations at the Bismarck, MO facility. The role fosters cross-functional collaboration across Quality, Maintenance, HR, and Logistics, emphasizing a culture of Safety first, continuous improvement, employee development, and operational excellence. Job Responsibilities Providing leadership and coaching to production supervisors and employees to meet all safety, environmental, quality, cost and service goals and objectives. Partnering with the Quality Control Coordinator to ensure that finished product meets all customer requirements through continuous improvement and utilization of the plant quality management system. Partnering with the Maintenance Manager to ensure equipment reliability at optimal efficiency and cost. Providing leadership and support to the overall reliability strategy, including the involvement of production employees in TPM. Partner with the Shipping and Receiving Supervisor to ensure optimization of the manufacturing schedule and adjust as necessary to provide required levels of service to our customers in the most cost-effective manner. Providing leadership to maintain a highly engaged workforce. Partners with HR in areas of performance management, employee involvement, organizational change, staffing, and employee development. Providing leadership to drive continuous improvement through the application of methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Six Sigma, 5S, working directly with the production and maintenance teams. Assuring employee training (Safety, Quality, Process) is effective and complete. Mentoring immediate direct reports and establishing an effective team that is accountable and capable of achieving all performance goals. Assuring plant housekeeping meets company standards, implements, and maintains a 5S program to sustain improvements. Qualifications Bachelor's degree is a plus; relevant work experience will also be considered. Minimum of 5 years' supervisory experience within a manufacturing environment Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt certification a plus Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills Demonstrated experience with continuous improvement initiatives including Lean Manufacturing Proficient with MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint Proven history of operational enhancement and improvements through employee engagement Excellent communication (written, verbal, and presentation) skills. Demonstrated team-building talent and firsthand critical thinking skills. Ability to achieve results individually and as a member of a team. Safety and Compliance The Production Manager is expected to comply with all safety policies, regulatory requirements, and company procedures to ensure safe and compliant operations at all times. The Control Room Operator must prioritize safety in all tasks', ensuring equipment is operated responsibly, and plant procedures are strictly followed to protect personnel, equipment, and product quality. Benefits of Employment Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance Health Spending Account Employee Support and Mental Wellness Short-term and Long-term Disability 401k Match Paid Vacation Employee Assistance Program Employee Engagement Events Tuition Reimbursement Employee Perks & Discounts IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. The primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employees' sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertake significant efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, IKO. We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace, and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.

Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment:

IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodation is available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Diversity, Equal Opportunity and Accommodations:

IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes internal applications from employees with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for internal applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Benefits of Employment:

IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employee's sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, IKO. We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.

Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment:

IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. IKO is a leading manufacturer of residential and commercial roofing systems operating in Canada, the United States and multiple global markets. Our 70+ years of success has been enabled by the dedication of our employees. We would welcome the opportunity to consider you for one of our great opportunities! We respect the privacy of candidates for employment. This Privacy Notice sets forth how we will use the information we obtain when you apply for a position through this career site. If you do not consent to the terms of this Privacy Notice, please do not submit information to us. Privacy Notice