Production Manager

About the Role

As Production Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of the Converting department, including safety policies, personnel, housekeeping, maintenance, production activities, and customer requirements. You will serve as a member of the management leadership team, providing direction to the manufacturing facility—overseeing plant production, materials, equipment, and tools to ensure efficiency and on-schedule project completion. Additionally, you will coach team members and assist in the development and evaluation of direct reports.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and guidance on coordinating plant activities through planning with supervision to ensure manufacturing objectives are met in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Review customer requirements and specifications to identify improvement opportunities and implement solutions to increase customer satisfaction.
• Coordinate and maintain ongoing, effective safety plans to ensure program adoption and implementation.
• Offer new ideas to support department goals and procedures for continuous improvement, customer retention, company profitability, and employee job satisfaction.
• Develop and manage defined communication channels across stakeholder groups to build effective relationships and produce superior products.
• Manage P&L, manufacturing costs, and operating efficiencies to improve plant profitability.
• Monitor and control waste management to reduce production costs and environmental impacts.
• Lead as a change agent to deploy lean processes with urgency.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university; or 7 years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 7+ years of leadership experience in both corrugated and converting packaging operations (required).
• Demonstrated mechanical acumen and proven experience using scheduling software.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced JIT (just-in-time) manufacturing environment.
• Expertise in process management to ensure production efficiency.
• Relentless determination, strong execution skills, and a results-oriented mindset.
• Ability to respond quickly to changing demands, processes, and updated information.
• Demonstrated understanding of quality processes and continuous improvement (e.g., Six Sigma certification).
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact across all organizational levels while accomplishing goals.
• Demonstrated knowledge of capital management (P&L and capital budgets) and analyzing financial data.
• Ability to establish courses of action for self and/or others to accomplish specific planning goals.

Benefits

• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.
• Attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential.
• Generous benefits package starting on your first day of employment, including:
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Disability and life insurance.
  • 401k match.
  • Paid time off.
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety, and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of daily work.

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer but before starting employment.