Mgr-Manufacturing Nightshift IMS

Ricoh Electronics, Inc. (REI) is a leading manufacturer of thermal media products and a leader in environmental conservation. REI is part of the Ricoh global family, with an enviable track record of superior products and business practices. REI is part of the Ricoh global family, with an enviable track record of superior products and business practices.

The Production Manager leads night‑shift lamination operations in our fast‑paced, 24/7 environment, ensuring SEQCD targets are met across all production assets. Working 2:00pm-10:30pm, this role drives efficient labor use, stable processes, and strict adherence to safety, quality, and operational standards through strong execution and continuous improvement.

The Production Manager will:

• Model the “safety first” behaviors we expect of all employees by ensuring that operational procedures and processes are performed safely and provide a safe work environment.

• Own and manage manpower across all production. Allocate supervisors and operators to ensure balanced coverage across operations.
• Control labor utilization includes overtime and double time to align with cost targets. Adjust staffing based on real-time conditions (downtime, priority changes, bottlenecks). Monitor labor productivity and drive improvements in labor efficiency. Manage absenteeism, shift coverage, and workforce flexibility through cross-training.
• Develop and implement initiatives to motivate the workforce while identifying opportunities to optimize labor utilization and reduce overall labor costs
• Review production reports for accuracy and identify trends. Track and analyze productivity, quality, and labor performance metrics. Consolidate and generate reports for management review.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, ISO, and internal standards. Enforce adherence to policies, SOPs, and work rules. Promote safe work practices and actively drive EHS performance.
• Lead resolution of production, EHS, and quality issues. Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions. Monitor effectiveness of solutions and prevent recurrence. Escalate issues to Maintenance, Engineering, and R&D as needed.
• Lead Kaizen initiatives to improve productivity, quality, and labor utilization. Identify and drive 5S improvements across all work areas. Support implementation of new products, processes, and equipment. Monitor trials and collect process data to support improvements.