Production Manager

About the role

The Production Manager is responsible for all production operations at a plant including manufacturing, shipping, scheduling, and maintenance. The Production Manager is responsible for effectively leading a production team in the efficient and safe production of corrugated products. As a member of the plant management team, the Production Manager is responsible for evaluating opportunities to improve overall plant performance and profitability.

Principle Accountabilities

• Set the strategic direction and momentum for the manufacturing function in the plant
• Oversee, plan, and implement strategy to optimize the effective utilization of workforce, materials & machinery
• Schedule work, coordinate production activities, provide direct oversight of employees, approve time records, communicate and implement company policy
• Engage in employee development activities, make recommendations on employee hire, promotion and disciplinary action
• Assure an even flow of work through all manufacturing functions in order to meet production goals and minimize unscheduled downtime
• Maintain a clean, safe and injury-free work environment by ensuring health and safety procedures are understood and executed by all employees
• Oversee the hiring, training, promotions, and performance evaluation of employees
• Analyze production performance, identify opportunities, make recommendations for process and equipment improvement, establish and execute goals
• Ensure predictive and preventive maintenance programs are accomplished and repairs are completed on a timely basis so that production and profitability objectives are met
• Evaluate and recommend capital projects to ensure plant profitability
• Oversee the appropriate implementation of health, safety, environmental, quality, and continual improvement standards as set by the corporation and by local, state, and federal regulations
• Assist the upper management in developing business plans and evaluating and recommending capital projects to ensure the plant remains profitable and competitive

Basic Requirements

• Education equivalent to a bachelor's degree in engineering or business required
• Ten (10) years' of previous experience in corrugated manufacturing industry
• Seven (7) years' previous experience in a supervisory capacity at a corrugated manufacturing facility
• Established knowledge of corrugated and packaging manufacturing machinery, concepts, practices, and procedures including continual improvement processes and safety practices
• Previous experience in coaching, training, teambuilding, performance development, and conflict resolution
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively lead and communicate with production team and management
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with individuals throughout the company on departmental procedures, policies, practices, and requests for information
• Strong listening, evaluating, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to create alternative solutions and meet deadlines
• Working knowledge of computer systems including experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook as well as experience with manufacturing systems including shop floor software
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle numerous details, deadlines, and requests
• Solid analytical and mathematical skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline-oriented environment, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple projects and/or requests concurrently

Compensation And Benefits

• Starting salary range for position: $115,000 - $187,000
• Bonus: Annual – Based upon individual contribution and overall, Company performance
• Paid Vacation: Three (3) weeks per calendar year. Pro-rata Vacation during the initial year of hire based upon start date within the calendar year
• Paid Holidays
• Within the first 30 days of employment, an employee (and their dependents) is eligible to enroll in certain benefit coverages -- medical, dental, and vision – and are automatically enrolled in life, AD&D, and disability coverages
• Upon hire, an employee is automatically enrolled in the 401k plan. The plan offers both pre-tax and Roth contribution options along with employer provided matching contributions