Production Floor Manager

IPG•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

The Production Floor Manager manages daily operations at plants in the protective packaging division, providing leadership and direction to achieve safety, quality, and productivity goals. The role oversees plant employees’ on-the-job duties, including workload assignments, quality oversight, and employee health and safety. It develops and prioritizes manufacturing plans, supports continuous improvement and waste reduction, and helps advance plant activities toward assigned certification goals. The manager leads employee ownership of improvement projects, establishes a vision aligned with site and corporate priorities, and uses technology to improve performance, service, and quality. The position manages labor and capital resources, budgets, resource scheduling, and planned equipment maintenance. As a member of the site leadership team, it collaborates with other departments, company personnel, and external contacts, and assists with developing and executing the site’s annual performance plan. Other related duties may be assigned by the supervisor.

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.
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 is preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee plant employees’ on-the-job duties, including assigning workloads, monitoring quality, and advocating for employee safety and health.
Develop, identify, and prioritize manufacturing plans to achieve service, quality, and productivity goals.
Lead 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 improvement projects while following safety and quality system requirements.
Establish a vision for assigned areas that aligns with site and corporate vision, using technology to improve performance, service, and quality.
Manage labor and capital resources, balancing labor and expense budgets while optimizing systems and methods to meet business needs.
Schedule resources to support efficient operations and planned equipment maintenance.
Collaborate with other departments as a member of the site leadership team and interact with company personnel and external contacts.
Assist in developing and executing the site’s annual performance plan to achieve business goals.
Perform related duties as assigned by the supervisor.