Production Manager

Responsibilities

• Oversee extrusion or converting operations to safely deliver the highest quality product in the most efficient manner.
• Optimize plant performance by ensuring a flawless implementation of the Reynolds Boundless Performance System (RBPS).
• Lead Behavioral Based Safety within the department.
• Lead cross-functional teams, optimizing workflows by eliminating waste, managing production goals, and ensuring alignment with business strategy.
• Bridge the gap between technical and operational teams, executing a range of CI solutions that move operations beyond current state to the next level of efficiency.
• Identify and eliminate waste (like scrap, overproduction, and delays) in the value stream, often using techniques like Lean, 6 Sigma, and DMAIC methodologies.
• Maintain quality and safety systems to reduce injuries and ensure products meet customer requirements.
• Oversee staffing decisions, training, and development to build high-performing teams.
• Act as a liaison with other departments to streamline operations and ensure alignment.
• Drive the implementation of the Reynolds Boundless Performance System (RBPS) within the facility.
• Develop a RBPS auditing strategy to ensure growth and sustainability of the program.
• Provide training for teammates and ensure that the responsibilities are defined and understood.
• Oversee lean projects.
• Teach others to lead improvement efforts, including training on effective tools for successful project leadership.
• Establish metrics to monitor financial savings as compared to established goals and targets.
• Identify ongoing lean improvement opportunities.
• Effectively use Gemba Walks to identify waste and develop effective use of standard work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a field related to Business, Engineering, Operations, or Manufacturing.
• Previous Supervisory or Management experience.
• 5+ years of professional and progressive process improvement experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Microsoft Office experience with intermediate Excel Skills.
• Knowledge in the areas of: 5S, SMED, TPM, VSM, PDCA or equivalent, A3 Problem Solving.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills and the ability to communicate and influence at all levels within the organization.
• Self-directed with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Masterful at translating data to tangible manufacturing results.
• Innate ability to lead through influence.
• Strong analytical skills as well as organizational skills, with high attention to detail.
• Excellent Root Cause Analysis Skills using a formal RCFA system.
• Ability to connect needs of production operations with plant goals and objectives.
• Solid project management capabilities with the ability to organize and manage multiple projects simultaneously from origin through execution.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule during key business deadlines.
• Must be team-oriented with the ability to work on high collaboration and performance teams.
• Ability to travel occasionally.