Production Manager

Description

The Production Manager will oversee the Converting department, focusing on safety, personnel, housekeeping, maintenance, production activities, and customer requirements. They will lead the team, coordinate plant activities, and ensure efficiency and project timelines.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from four-year college or university; or 7 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• 7+ years of leadership experience in corrugated / converting packaging operations
• Demonstrated mechanical acumen
• Proven experience using scheduling software
• Ability to work in a fast-paced JIT (just-in-time) manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated expertise in process management to ensure production efficiency
• Relentless determination and courage to make things happen; strong execution skills; results-oriented
• Ability to respond quickly to changing demands, processes, and updated information
• Lead as a change agent to ensure lean processes are deployed with a sense of urgency
• Demonstrated understanding of quality processes and continuous improvement, such as Six Sigma certification
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact across all levels of the organization, while accomplishing organizational goals
• Established courses of action for self and/or others to accomplish specific planning goals