Production Manager - Blown Film Extrusion

About the role

This position is responsible for meeting the goals and objectives of the organization by managing all extrusion employees. The role manages the daily operation of the extrusion department by ensuring safe work practices, achieving product quality and production goals, and making sound operational and leadership decisions.

Responsibilities

• Champion a zero-incident safety culture, ensuring strict compliance with OSHA regulations and company Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) policies.
• Manage the daily operation of the blown film extrusion department, ensuring optimal product quality and throughput.
• Collaborate with scheduling and operations planning teams to optimize production runs, minimize changeover times, and manage inventory effectively.
• Monitor daily production reports to track yield, scrap rates, and machine uptime, taking immediate action to address variances.
• Plan and develop systems, procedures, and solutions to improve the operating quality and efficiency of the department.
• Ensure Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Safe Quality Food (SQF) standards are maintained and improved.
• Lead capital projects within the extrusion department.
• Assist in annual budget preparation for the extrusion department and justify proposed investments.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of supervisors, team leads, and extrusion operators, adhering to established performance metrics and KPIs.
• Identify skills gaps and oversee technical training programs for supervisors and operators.
• Foster a collaborative environment that encourages employee engagement and problem-solving at the floor level.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 5 or more years of experience leading manufacturing teams in a nonunion plant.
• Experience in GMP/SQF/ISO environments preferred.
• Proven track record leading a safe work culture in fast-paced, complex manufacturing environments.
• Solid working knowledge of extrusion processes and related manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or better in Engineering or a related field (preferred).
• US military veterans are invited to apply.

Pay

Targeted pay range: $90,000–$120,000.

Benefits

• Gas stipend paid for all commutes greater than 20 miles one way.

Position is subject to preemployment and random drug testing.