Production Manager

Summary: 

The Production Manager will lead a group of filler machine operators, batch makers, material handlers and utility staff in the plant/production department. This individual will provide leadership of safety, quality, and productivity of all plant employees. Individual will report to the Director of Manufacturing, and role has high visibility and growth with the entire department to improve and lead to success. This is a great role for anyone excited by the opportunity to lead change and make a department of their own.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.  Other duties may be assigned. 

• Coach, train, motivate and manage hourly manufacturing employees.
• Create change – empowers others to achieve greater efficiency and improves their work environment.
• Promote and maintain positive employee relations and a quality work environment.
• Leadership of daily production plans – meet internal & external customer expectations.
• Maintains standards in the areas of safety, attendance, warehouse organization operational discipline.
• Be familiar with the equipment and operating procedures to make educated decisions and corrective actions.
• Manage multiple competing requests while maintaining a culture of accountability and execution.
• Communicate & interface with site maintenance and technical teams – identify best practices.

Education/Experience:

• 5-8 years of experience in a manufacturing leadership position.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering preferred but not required.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet software; MS office; manufacturing software; order processing systems; and experience with SAP preferred.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

10 direct reports plus seasonal workers during busy season.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Compensation & Benefit Information:

Base Salary Range from $90year to $95k/year

Benefits Provided:

401 (K)

401k (K) Matching up to 4%

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance & AD&D

Short Term Disability

Paid Time Off

12 Holidays

*ONLY local candidates need apply, no relocation provided for role and please no direct calls*