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!
 

Job Description

Role: Production Manager

Job Summary: Reporting to the Plant Manager, the successful candidate will lead production operations at the Fiberglass Mat Plant in Chester, SC. This role is responsible for overseeing shift supervisors and process technicians, ensuring safe and efficient operations, driving continuous improvement initiatives, maintaining process control, and delivering results aligned with plant business objectives. The position plays a key leadership role in advancing operational excellence, process discipline, and team development.

Benefits
• Health Insurance (includes teledoc, virtual health, FSA, HCSA & other benefits)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Health Spending Account
• Employee Support and Mental Wellness
• Short term disability
• 401k Match
• Paid vacation
• Floating days
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Engagement Events
• Awards and Recognition
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Service Awards
• Employee Perks & Discounts

Job Responsibilities
• Serve as a key member of the plant leadership team reporting to the Plant Manager
• Provide direct leadership to Shift Supervisors and hourly Process Technicians
• Mentor direct reports and build an accountable, high-performing production team
• Ensure a safe work environment through adherence to safety policies and continuous improvement in safety and housekeeping
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Six Sigma, and 5S methodologies
• Maintain controlled and capable processes with emphasis on safety, quality, productivity, and environmental compliance
• Develop and sustain a process-driven operating structure to ensure consistency across shifts and operators
• Partner with Quality Control to ensure finished product meets customer requirements
• Optimize utilization of personnel and equipment to maximize productivity and cost effectiveness (JE, OEE, CSF, etc.)
• Develop and maintain a trained and motivated workforce aligned with business strategy
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support manufacturing improvement programs and One Plant initiatives
• Foster a culture of trust, teamwork, open communication, and performance excellence
• Demonstrate and promote company core values in daily leadership activities
• General housekeeping duties
• Additional duties as assigned by Supervisory staff

Qualifications
• Required: Able to work flexible, rotating production shifts 8/10/12 hours
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred or equivalent production leadership experience
• 12–15 years of leadership or supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and 5S methodologies
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP/maintenance systems (JDE, Maximo, or equivalent)
• Strong communication skills across all organizational levels
• Ability to mentor, develop, and grow talent
• Strong process and financial acumen
• Demonstrated ability to motivate and align teams toward operational excellence and continuous improvement
• Greenfield or brownfield startup experience preferred
• Experience in nonwoven fiberglass mat or paper manufacturing preferred
• Manual dexterity and attention to detail
• Fluent in verbal and written English
• Ability to follow direction and specific instructions
• Good communication skills
• Ability to safely perform heavy lifting up to 50 pounds on a routine basis
• Comfortable with standing for extended periods of time
• Must be able to work at heights and in confined spaces
• Must be able to walk and/or stand 90% of the shift

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.