Associate Manager, Production- Liquids

SC Johnson•Racine, WI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

SC Johnson is a fifth-generation family company built on the spirit of our people. We have been leading with purpose for over 130 years, building iconic brands that win the hearts and minds of consumers – such as Raid®, Glade®, Ziploc® and more, in virtually every country around the world. Together, we are creating a better future – for the planet, for future generations and for every SCJ team member. Join our winning team of Wave Makers and Go Getters and help us write the next chapter in the SCJ story. As the Associate Manager, Production you will provide leadership and direction for a work group within the plant and will be responsible for performance with respect to safety, quality, on-time delivery, budget management and productivity. We are hiring for two positions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in 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 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
Ability to coordinate and deliver projects by leading internal and external resources
Ability to make fact based, data drive decisions and convert business strategy into action
Meeting plant safety, quality, cost, productivity & environmental goals
Ensuring regulatory compliance for areas managed
Coach team members on all shifts to work together toward common goals, support high inter-shift communication and mutual respect
Lead staffing management and planning for an area (i.e. overtime, flow to work, contract labor, etc.
Ensure communication of shift safety, quality, schedule adherence, cost, and OEE metrics daily to the production teams
Lead continuous improvement activities that support the department’s goals while building the team’s capabilities
Collaborate with support functions (i.e. facilities, engineering, IS, security, cafeteria, employee training center, medical center, MHG, SHE, Quality, Human Resources, etc.) as needed to coordinate activities and conduct issue resolution
Interpret and ensure compliance of all company and HR policies and procedures
Assist in the resolution of employee conflict and discipline issues as they occur while ensuring consistency and fairness
Oversee and ensure the training and development of the team
Ability to represent manufacturing internally and externally in a professional manner, both strategically and tactically
Ability to pull cross-functional teams together to resolve complex supply chain issues related to manufacturing goods