Production Manager

About Us

Mauser Packaging Solutions is a company dedicated to innovation and sustainability in packaging. We provide opportunities for growth and development, allowing our employees to do important work, solve interesting problems, and be part of a diverse, forward-looking team. Our mission is to help customers achieve better sustainability with their packaging.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in the site’s safety and quality management programs.
• Practice Lean Manufacturing, including Six Sigma, FMEA, and 8D Problem Analysis.
• Prepare and review production, safety, and quality reports.
• Develop action plans with team members for problem resolution.
• Establish and implement improvements for cost reduction, quality assurance, and production.
• Direct and assist with developmental or experimental activities.
• Work with employees to gather input for resolving production issues and improving efficiencies using problem-solving tools.
• Review Key Performance Indicators (Daily, Weekly, and Monthly) to ensure the facility meets departmental objectives.
• Meet with Planning and Operations team members to discuss production schedules and necessary changes.
• Work with supervision to cover vacancies for vacations or absences to fulfill production schedule requirements.
• Interface with customers and suppliers, including site visits as necessary.
• Implement proactive and corrective maintenance practices for all production equipment, including scheduling maintenance for production lines.
• Develop and ensure sites have an effective preventative maintenance program and adhere to it.
• Ensure plants meet cycle time requirements to achieve throughput objectives.
• Ensure employees are properly trained in safety, quality, and production aspects of their jobs.
• Make decisions regarding work processes, operational plans, and schedules to attain operational objectives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or operations management; Master’s degree desired.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in operations, maintenance, engineering, and/or process improvement roles, including managing teams.
• Previous experience working in a Lean environment.
• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification a plus.
• Strong understanding of mechanical equipment.
• Must have Injection Molding experience.