Production Manager

Job Overview

As the Production Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing the entire production process and ensuring the efficient and timely production of high-quality plastic products.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with the production schedule to meet or exceed customer service requirements; plans staff operations establishing priorities and sequences for setups, samples, and production orders.
• Review production schedule to ascertain data such as quantities, specifications of products and scheduled delivery dates to plan the staff operations of the facility.
• Prepare staff schedules and coordinates manufacturing activities to ensure production and quality of products meet specifications.
• Review production and operating reports and resolve operation, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimized costs and prevent operational delays.
• Inspect machines and equipment to ensure production is at or above established standards.
• Develop or revise standard operational and working practices and observe workers to ensure compliance with standards.
• Manage the site safety and environmental compliance programs and for ensuring that all employees adhere to these policies, including basic housekeeping and 5S.
• Work closely with cross-functional peers in Sales, Customer Care, Quality and Human Resources to support local and Company-wide business initiatives.
• Ensure all personnel matters, including salary actions and disciplinary actions, are dealt with in a timely and appropriate manner.

What You’ll Bring

• Bilingual; Must read, speak, and write Sanish fluently
• Strong ability to be able to hold team members accountable and successfully manage to team member performance expectations
• Strong understanding of managing to KPIs
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in production management, preferably in the rigid plastics industry
• Strong knowledge of production processes and equipment used in the plastics industry
• Excellent leadership and team management skills
• Proven experience in implementing lean manufacturing principles
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Proficient in using production management software and tools
• Strong commitment to safety and quality standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, or related field