FG Air is a fast-growing manufacturing and distribution company that is dedicated to making the world safer, healthier and more productive by providing pure air technologies  The company manufactures a broad range of products for our customers in commercial spaces (i.e. office buildings, factories, hospitality, healthcare, etc.). The company’s filter offering includes panel, pleated and mini-pleated filters, among others, that are focused on the highest minimum-efficiency-reporting-values ratings and high-efficiency-particulate-absorbing requirements.  We are a world leader in the ability to create true HEPA filters as well as gas phase filters with a differentiated ability and have partnered with several companies to produce OEM filter solutions for their products.

We are seeking a Production Manager in our York, SC facility. Responsible for the administration and efficient operation of the facility in accordance with company policy.  Coordinate the facilities activities so that people, machines and raw materials are assembled to ensure timely and safe production of quality finished goods and maintain a high level of employee morale at the lowest possible cost. Major portion of job is to give direction to, guide and develop immediate staff and all facility personnel. Create an atmosphere that fosters teamwork and employee involvement. Drive excellence in safety, quality, delivery and productivity to ensure customer satisfaction. Understand and drive appropriate material and labor requirements and readiness. 

• Day-to-day management of hourly employees including shipping & receiving, production.
• Initiate, create and administer plans and policies in support of the company’s strategies relative to production, safety, quality/continuous improvements, service, cost, and inventory.
• Monitor the execution of the master production schedule to ensure satisfaction of all customers’ needs while optimizing overall manufacturing effectiveness.
• Establish and develop proactive communication channels to external customers and suppliers, internal departments and associates.
• Foster teamwork between shifts through open communications & collaboration.
• Expand the application of employee involvement process including work redesign, empowerment and quality and productivity improvement teams consistent with the owners’ principle and values. Pursue employee development through training, empowerment and recognition. Ensure adequate cross-training for workforce flexibility.
• Use lean manufacturing principles for facility performance against specific goals and motivate employees to strive for continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with governmental and facility procedures in areas including good manufacturing practices, safety, ergonomics and security.
• Manage relevant initiatives such as capital projects, new product introductions, supplier partnerships, computer system enhancements, employee diversity and succession planning.
• Ensure that all finished goods are manufactured in accordance with our facilities standards and specifications.
• Organize, train and direct the staff to fulfill responsibilities.
• Advise the Plant Manager of scheduling concerns, customer service problems, overtime needs and quality obstacles.
• Understand bill of materials of product and identify and reduce variations.
• Maintain a clean, safe, work area through proper safety training equipment and good housekeeping.
• Review needs with Plant Manager for new equipment, change parts and fixtures to handle new products.
• Position requires immediate decisions to be made with limited information and rapid assimilation of facts to set new requirements or change from established systems/procedures.
• Lead by example. Understand that the overall policy statements and decisions and actions have direct impact on service, operational inventory, product quality, safety, redirection of overhead, direct costs, modeling of desired behavior, fostering employee involvement and continuation of a continuous improvement process.
• Understand cost of poor quality through cause analysis. Process capability and Six SIGMA Methodology.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

 An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in textiles, a technical or business discipline or a combination of related education and experience sufficient to effectively supervise our workforce and work process.
• 10 year of manufacturing experience with demonstrated at least 5 years of supervisory or leadership experience, ideally in a cellular operation with a variety of products. Able to successfully manage and motivate people.  Able to lead by example.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing, driving daily accountability
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. Able to interact effectively at all levels.
• PC proficient using a database and MS products, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Professional attitude and presence.
• Ethical, reliable, a strong attention to detail, superior organizational and time management skills, self-motivated and a team player. Prioritization skills and flexibility sufficient to complete projects with limited direct supervision.
• Committed to carrying out the FGC Quality Policy.
• Customer oriented. Process focused and able to prevent problems, and strive for continuous improvement. 

   

  Preferred Qualifications:

  • ISO familiarity desired.
  • Robotics or automation experience preferred.

   

  Physical/Mental Demands:

  While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is frequently required to reach, grasp, stand and/or sit for long periods of time (up to 90% of the shift), walk, talk and hear; occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The physical and mental requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. 

More About Filtration Group

Filtration Group is on a mission to make the world safer, healthier and more productive. With a passionate workforce, global footprint and world class engineering and manufacturing capabilities, we are driving innovation and developing solutions across a broad spectrum of applications in the fast-growing and rapidly-evolving global filtration industry. We are committed to maintaining an entrepreneurial culture built on a foundation of trust and in which our leaders exhibit a strong bias for action.   

The Company began in 2009 and has rapidly grown organically and through a thoughtful acquisition strategy to be a global leader in the highly attractive filtration industry. Filtration Group has the broadest portfolio of solutions in the industry and has had a particular focus on building a leading platform of solutions focused on the Life Sciences and Indoor Air Quality end markets which are rapidly growing in the current market environment. Filtration Group produces mission critical products with high replacement rates.  Over 80 percent of the Company’s revenue comes from replacement / consumable products, many of which are specified into customer’s products or processes.  With revenues over $2 billion, Filtration Group is consistently recognized as the fastest growing and one of the largest filtration businesses in the world and has a global footprint of 141 facilities in 28 countries. Filtration Group has over 10,000 employees who are united in their Mission to make the world safer, healthier and more productive.