Production Manager

Description

• Instill a positive, proactive safety culture to minimize accidents and lost-time injuries, ensuring all training standards (including Job Safety Analysis - JSA) are developed, maintained, and actively implemented.
• Develop and execute plans that directly support the business's 3-year strategic growth objectives.
• Partner with Quality and Regulatory groups to uphold high product quality standards and implement robust quality systems that meet customer requirements.
• Serve as a critical member of the Plant Leadership Team, leading the development and sharing of best practices across the entire corporate network.
• Maintain full accountability for the financial performance of all managed manufacturing areas, ensuring compliance with budgets and identifying opportunities for cost reduction without sacrificing quality or safety.
• Lead the implementation and sustainment of Lean Manufacturing principles across multiple production units, meeting or exceeding daily KPIs and taking swift corrective action.
• Work collaboratively across functions (Quality, Supply Chain, Finance) to ensure cohesive execution toward unified KPIs (service, cost, quality, and safety).
• Coach and mentor a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion, developing staff and creating clear personal growth plans to ensure every employee feels encouraged and motivated.
• Optimize production flow, manage staffing for the 24/7 schedule, and troubleshoot manufacturing issues to ensure the on-time production and shipment of conforming products.

Requirements

• Effective communication skills with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Strong ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to develop manufacturing methods to meet product cost targets.
• Solid analytical and mathematical skills.
• Ability to delegate and assign work, problem solve, answer questions, and evaluate performance.
• Experience with using technology associated with filler and packaging lines preferred.
• Strong leadership experience with proven results in manufacturing and supply chain.
• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Industrial, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering or related degree.
• Capacity to work in a fast-paced environment with exceptional attention to detail.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and general computer proficiency.
• Ability to comprehend financial reports including budgetary guidelines, manufacturing labor and material standards, and project expenditures.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and interact with maturity and professionalism with subordinates, peers, superiors, and external organizations.
• High-speed aerosol and/or liquid filling experience preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Lean manufacturing experience.
• 7 or more years of management experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a CPG company.
• ERP experience (e.g., SAP).

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
• Transportation benefits
• Medical, dental & vision
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Short and long-term disability
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance