Production Manager Job at The Freelance Toolbox in Dallas

1840 & Company is hiring a
Remote Production Manager

We are seeking a remote Production Manager to join our client's team in the United States.

Position Summary: The Production Manager is a crucial member of the US Supply Chain team who is responsible for the execution of all processes involved in the manufacture of agrochemical products. This role will ensure production output meets or exceeds the requirements of the demand and supply plans while adhering to safety and quality standards and continuously balancing and rebalancing resources (such as equipment, materials, and staffing).

Responsibilities:

1. Lead the onboarding and relationship management of toll manufacturers, 3PLs for materials storage, and raw materials suppliers, including contract negotiation, price negotiations, scheduling, and performance tracking.
2. Assist in the development and management of the production budget as well as provide support for make vs. buy cost analyses.
3. Facilitate timely and accurate scheduling of assigned tollers to ensure reliability of supply and minimize added operating costs such as downtime, system clean-outs, and excess waste disposal fees.
4. Monitor toller performance on meeting production timelines and material usages.
5. Plan, negotiate, procure, and schedule the delivery of raw materials needed for production including technical, inerts, and packaging materials.
6. Make adjustments to the production plan or communicate constraints in response to changes in the S&OP plan.
7. Utilize the ERP (NetSuite), Google Workspace, Tableau, and other tools to perform accurate, detailed, and timely record keeping of production-related activities including but not limited to raw material supply plans, work orders, purchase orders, production reports, and end of campaign reconciliations.
8. Prepare and record inventory transfers and work with 3PLs and tollers to ensure inventory is accurately maintained and reported.
9. Complete physical inventory counts and reconciliations at tollers and 3PLs on an annual basis or as requested by management.
10. Prepare and present reports and metrics for senior management, highlighting achievements and areas for improvement.
11. Collaborate with quality, regulatory, and EH&S teams to ensure compliance with all laws, regulations, and company protocols.
12. Assist the Quality Manager with root-cause analyses and implementing corrective action for quality issues that may arise during production, storage of inventory, or post-sale.
13. Support accounts payable in the resolution of vendor invoice discrepancies.
14. Contribute to and support ongoing process improvement initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s Degree in supply chain, manufacturing, operations, or equivalent required.
2. 5+ years of experience in chemical toll manufacturing, preferably in the agrochemical industry.
3. 5+ years of experience with procurement and supply planning.
4. Experience working with an ERP like NetSuite.
5. Experience using any reporting and analytics tools such as Tableau.
6. Ability to travel as requested (estimated up to 15% of time).

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Experience with S&OP process.
2. Experience with cost of goods accounting.
3. Advanced Google Sheets (Excel) skills.
4. International procurement of technical and other raw materials.

Characteristics:

• Able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to analyze and synthesize critical information.
• Flexible to accommodate changing priorities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

About 1840 & Company:

1840 & Company is a global leader in Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and remote talent solutions, dedicated to propelling businesses forward through our comprehensive suite of services. We specialize in connecting companies with world-class freelance professionals and delivering top-tier outsourcing services across over 150 countries worldwide.

We are headquartered in Overland Park, KS, USA, with service delivery facilities in the Philippines, India, Ukraine, South Africa, and Argentina. We invite you to explore the opportunities we offer and consider joining our exclusive network of global freelance talent.

Salary and Compensation

No salary data published by the company, so we estimated salary based on similar jobs related to Travel and Senior jobs that are similar: $55,000 — $100,000/year.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Distributed team
• Async
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Medical insurance
• Unlimited vacation
• Paid time off
• 4 day workweek
• 401k matching
• Company retreats
• Coworking budget
• Learning budget
• Free gym membership
• Mental wellness budget
• Home office budget
• Pay in crypto
• Profit sharing
• Equity compensation
• No whiteboard interview
• No monitoring system
• No politics at work
• We hire old (and young)

Location

Dallas, Texas