Production Management Trainee - McAdoo
About The Position
The PSI Group in McAdoo,PA, a leading manufacturer of corrugated boxes and distributor of packaging supplies, is seeking a Production Management Trainee to join our team. We currently have full-time vacancies on our first shift. As a Production Management Trainee, you'll be at the heart of our manufacturing operations, learning the ins and outs of our manufacturing processes, production planning, process optimization, safety and quality control. This role is designed to prepare you for a leadership position in production management, giving you the skills and experience to make data-driven decision that keep our operations running smoothly and our customers satisfied. In this role, you will be supervising machine operations and planning the production schedule for multiple machine centers, supervising a team of machine operators and assistant machine operators.
Requirements
- Degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Business Admin, or a related field
- 3-5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Supervise all manufacturing activities in accordance with company policies and guidelines with regards to safety, quality and productivity.
- Ability to manage and develop a team of skilled machine operators and assistant machine operators.
- Excellent communication skills for working with cross-functional teams
- Demonstrated commitment to customer focus, providing exceptional customer service.
- Familiarity with manufacturing concepts such as Lean, Kaizen, or 5S/6S
- Working knowledge of OSHA and MOSH safety standards in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
- Ability to multi-task and manage several different projects simultaneously.
- Experience with evaluating subordinate performance and provide feedback to enhance work performance.
- Proficiency in MS Excel, WMS, or order management systems for data tracking and reporting.
- Willingness to make a commitment of time and effort to become part of a team producing quality specialized packaging in a safe, drug free environment.
Responsibilities
- Rotate through key production departments to gain hands-on experience in manufacturing processes, equipment operation, and workflow management.
- Assist in developing and monitoring production schedules to meet delivery deadlines without compromising quality.
- Support process improvement initiatives such as Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma projects to reduce downtime and increase throughput.
- Analyze production data to identify trends and opportunities for cost savings.
- Participate in daily production meetings.
- Learn to manage teams, allocate resources, and maintain safety standards on the production floor in a busy, fast-paced environment.
- Supervise machine operations and plan the production schedule for multiple machine centers.
- Supervise a team of machine operators and assistant machine operators.
Benefits
- Choice of two medical plans (single and family)
- Dental
- Vision
- Company paid life insurance
- Voluntary short-term disability
- Voluntary long-term disability
- Voluntary supplemental life insurance
- Critical illness coverage
- Voluntary accident insurance
- 401K plan with employer match
- Paid holidays
- PTO (combination of vacation, sick and personal) granted after 90 days of employment
- FMLA: Your Employee Rights Under the Family and Medical Leave Act
- Opportunities for professional growth including industry training and cross-department learning
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
