Manufacturing Manager

IPG • Marietta, GA

23d

About The Position

The Manufacturing Manager manages the daily operations of plants within the protective packaging division and provides leadership and direction to achieve safety, quality, and productivity goals. The role oversees plant employees’ work, assigns workloads, monitors quality, and promotes employee safety and health. It develops manufacturing plans and continuous improvement initiatives, manages labor and capital resources, and supports efficient plant operations and planned equipment maintenance. The manager is a member of the site leadership team, works collaboratively with other departments and external contacts, and assists with developing and executing the site’s annual performance plan.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in a maintenance supervisor or manager role.
• Proficiency with computer-based tools, including Microsoft Office Suite and web-based technologies.
• Demonstrated manufacturing project management and continuous improvement skills, including a fundamental understanding of Lean Six Sigma and IPS.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including active listening.
• Ability to manage a heavy workload in a busy manufacturing environment and complete projects within assigned deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or another applicable technical discipline preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee plant employees’ on-the-job duties, assign workloads, oversee quality, and advocate for employee safety and health.
• Identify, develop, and prioritize manufacturing plans to achieve service, quality, and productivity goals, including continuous improvement and waste-reduction projects.
• Implement and sustain IPS performance metrics and assist the Operations Manager in progressing plant activities toward assigned certification goals.
• Develop employee commitment and ownership to drive continuous improvement projects while adhering to safety and quality system requirements.
• Establish a vision for assigned areas that complements site and corporate vision, and optimize technology to improve performance, service, and quality.
• Manage labor and capital resources, balance labor and expense budgets, and schedule resources to support efficient operations and planned equipment maintenance.
• Participate as a key member of the site leadership team and interact openly with other departments, company personnel, and external contacts.
• Assist in developing and executing the annual performance plan to achieve site business goals.
• Perform related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager