Production Management Trainee

About the role

The PSI Group in Williamsport MD, a leading manufacturer of corrugated boxes and distributor of packaging supplies, is seeking a Production Management Trainee to join our team. We currently have full-time vacancies on our first shift.

Responsibilities

• Learn the ins and outs of our manufacturing processes, production planning, process optimization, safety and quality control.
• Rotate through key production departments to gain hands-on experience in manufacturing processes, equipment operation, and workflow management.
• Aid in developing and monitoring production schedules to meet delivery deadlines without compromising quality.
• Support process improvement initiatives such as Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma projects to reduce downtime and increase throughput.
• Analyze production data to identify trends and opportunities for cost savings.
• Participate in daily production meetings.
• Supervise machine operations and plan the production schedule for multiple machine centers.
• Supervise a team of machine operators and assistant machine operators.

Qualifications

• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Education: Degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Business Admin, or a related field.
• Experience: 3-5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Skills: Supervise all manufacturing activities in accordance with company policies and guidelines with regards to safety, quality and productivity; manage and develop a team of skilled machine operators and assistant machine operators; excellent communication skills for working with cross-functional teams; demonstrate commitment to customer focus, providing exceptional customer service; familiarity with manufacturing concepts such as Lean, Kaizen, or 5S/6S; working knowledge of OSHA and MOSH safety standards in a manufacturing environment; strong analytical and problem solving skills; ability to multi-task and manage several different projects simultaneously; experience with evaluating subordinate performance and provide feedback to enhance work performance; proficiency in MS Excel, WMS, or order management systems for data tracking and reporting.

Benefits and Compensation

• BENEFITS and COMPENSATION
• Benefits: PSI offers an excellent benefits package to full time employees, including: choice of two medical plans (single and family), dental, vision, company paid life insurance, voluntary short-term disability, voluntary long-term disability, voluntary supplemental life insurance, critical illness coverage, voluntary accident insurance. Benefits eligibility is the first of the month after 60 days of employment.
• Compensation: The starting pay range is $62,500 to $75,000 per year.