About the Role
The Production Manager will be responsible for leading the activities of the production team to meet or exceed production schedules, quality, and cost objectives.
Key Activities
Supervising 50 or more associates in lean manufacturing system.
Monitoring full operation and ensuring safe work practices.
Drive a culture of proactive safety thinking ensuring achievement of safety goals and initiatives
Provide leadership and direction to motivate successful completion of goals and objectives through clear expectations, direction, and coaching for workforce. Continuously development & training of team to ensure standards for safety, product quality, equipment and employee performance are maintained.
Responsible to ensure appropriate recognition, discipline, employee development, and the health and safety of the workforce.
Regularly reviews production KPIs with shift leaders and operators. Ensure the appropriate action plans are developed and implemented to correct variances and meet targets.
Communicates with Operations Manager on daily basis, and with functional departments, and any other internal customers to accurately plan and manage the short-range schedule.
Ensures adherence to the quality management system and foster a culture that wins customers by delivering high-quality products consistently.
Assists in establishing productivity measures for each process area and help develop and review production and cost variance reports to resolve operational, manufacturing and maintenance problems to ensure minimal cost and prevent operational delays.
Utilizes lean and/or continuous improvement methodologies to identify and facilitate process improvements that lead to sustainable on time delivery performance and lead time reduction.
Supports and contributes to a healthy and safe work environment by following all workplace regulations, policies, and initiatives, including reporting all first aid injuries, accidents, and workplace hazards.
Preferred Skills
Communicates effectively one to one and in small groups. Easily articulates ideas and needs, so people at all levels can understand.
Highly organized and self-directed with an ability to prioritize projects combine with the ability to provide and receive direction.
Education and Experience
4-year degree in Packaging or Management preferred and/or a combination of experience and training may be considered in lieu of degree
Minimum of 5 years relevant experience. Experience in the field of flexible packaging converting and printing with knowledge of flexographic printing and lamination processes with thin gauge films preferred.
About Us
Finding a great opportunity that fosters growth, a great culture, and leadership opportunities can be difficult. Top Quality Recruitment (TQR) connects professionals with leadership opportunities across the Packaging, Food and Beverage, Medical Devices, and Biotechnology industries. With 50+ years of experience, we believe in one-to-one communication and finding the best candidate/employer match possible.
TQR is an equal-opportunity employer that encourages diversity. We will consider all applications.
Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request.
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