Associate Manager, Production- Liquids

SC Johnson•Racine, WI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

SC Johnson is a fifth-generation family company built on the spirit of its people. With over 130 years of leading with purpose, SC Johnson has built iconic brands that are recognized globally. As the Associate Manager, Production, you will provide leadership and direction for a work group within the plant, responsible for performance in safety, quality, on-time delivery, budget management, and productivity. This role is crucial in driving the plant towards its business objectives and fostering a high-performing team environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or relevant military experience considered in lieu of degree requirement.
5+ years of relevant work experience, including 2 years of people management or experience in leading teams.
Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship for full-time employment.

Nice To Haves

Project Management Experience.
Experience in the FMCG (Fast moving consumer goods) industry.
Demonstrated experience leading within a continuous improvement environment.
Demonstrated ability to positively influence & manage change.
Open, honest communication style with interpersonal and facilitation skills.
Assertive self-starter with high initiative and ability to prioritize effectively.
Solid organizational and time management skills.
Demonstrated ability to deliver effective coaching and mentoring.
Ability to identify actionable, business critical goals that can be influenced by business work teams.
Ability to convert goals into action-oriented initiatives and to execute accordingly.
Demonstrated ability to lead cost savings initiatives and productivity improvement opportunities.

Responsibilities

Accountability for defined business objectives and people management responsibilities.
Coordinate and deliver projects by leading internal and external resources.
Make fact-based, data-driven decisions and convert business strategy into action.
Meet plant safety, quality, cost, productivity, and environmental goals.
Ensure regulatory compliance for areas managed.
Coach team members on all shifts to work towards common goals, support inter-shift communication, and foster mutual respect.
Lead staffing management and planning for an area (e.g., overtime, flow to work, contract labor).
Ensure daily communication of shift safety, quality, schedule adherence, cost, and OEE metrics to production teams.
Lead continuous improvement activities that support department goals and build team capabilities.
Collaborate with support functions (e.g., facilities, engineering, IS, security, cafeteria, employee training center, medical center, MHG, SHE, Quality, Human Resources) as needed to coordinate activities and resolve issues.
Interpret and ensure compliance with all company and HR policies and procedures.
Assist in the resolution of employee conflict and discipline issues as they occur, ensuring consistency and fairness.
Oversee and ensure the training and development of the team.
Represent manufacturing internally and externally in a professional manner, both strategically and tactically.
Pull cross-functional teams together to resolve complex supply chain issues related to manufacturing goods.