Manufacturing Manager

Intertape Polymer Group (IPG)•Smyrna, GA

23d

About The Position

The Manufacturing Manager I – Protective Packaging manages daily operations in plants within the protective packaging division. The role provides leadership and direction to ensure safety, quality, and productivity goals are achieved. It oversees plant employees’ work, develops manufacturing plans, supports continuous improvement and certification goals, and manages labor and capital resources to meet business needs. The manager is a key member of the site leadership team and assists with the site’s annual performance plan.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in a maintenance supervisor or manager role.
Proficiency with computer-based skills, 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, including assigning workloads, overseeing quality, and advocating 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 plant continuous-improvement projects while adhering to safety and quality system requirements.
Establish a vision for assigned areas that complements site and corporate vision, optimizing technology to improve performance, service, and quality.
Manage labor and capital resources, systems, and methods to meet business needs while balancing labor and expense budgets.
Schedule resources to support efficient operations and planned equipment maintenance.
Interact openly and collaboratively with other departments, company contacts, and external contacts as a key site leadership team member.
Assist in developing and executing the annual performance plan to achieve site business goals.
Perform related duties as assigned by the supervisor.