Production Manager (Packaging)

BIC•Charlotte, NC

19h

About The Position

Join BIC World, a community of brands dedicated to creating ingeniously simple and joyful products that have been part of hearts and homes for over 75 years. We are committed to growing our iconic and innovative brands by reimagining everyday essentials in new, sustainable, and responsible ways. Our culture encourages a "roll up your sleeves and get the job done" mindset, ensuring self-starters, problem solvers, and innovative thinkers can truly thrive. At BIC World, you are empowered to take ownership of your career and use your unique perspective to make a meaningful, global impact on our mission. Summary: The Production Manager’s primary responsibilities will include working with the facility leadership in the daily management and coordination of packaging production operations while ensuring compliance with all labor, safety, environmental and corporate policies and regulations. These responsibilities will be carried out in a manner that consistently demonstrates the established visions and values of BIC. The Production Manager will provide operational leadership for 1 st and 2 nd shift (flexible schedule/hours required), Monday through Friday, and occasionally Saturdays during our peak season. S/he will ensure effective and efficient operations and advance a culture of continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
Minimum 3 years of experience in a role supervising others
Must have demonstrated ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated ability to organize, develop, and build a team
Must be hands on and customer service oriented: understand customer demands, customer service level expectations and execute to those demands with a sense of urgency
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, Outlook & Word

Nice To Haves

Prefer experience with WMS (warehouse management systems) and JDE (JD Edwards) or other ERP applications

Responsibilities

Monitor and adjust product and process flow to ensure product meets quality and production operations standards.
Review production plans to ensure maximum utilization of resources, while maintaining accuracy and efficiency.
Provide direction, leadership, development, and support to packaging employees.
Develop shift supervisors in their career progression and understanding of the operation/business.
Create and maintain a workplace culture that engages and motivates employees.
Ensure all proper procedures and documentation are in place for each shift.
Work with the Maintenance team to ensure preventative maintenance and repairs of all systems and equipment to minimize downtime.
Monitor production and quality, coordinate priorities, resolve issues and participate in special projects and work schedules.
Develop, coordinate, and participate in continuous improvement projects to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
Demonstrate safety leadership in his/her daily management by communicating and maintaining the health and safety standard for the production area.
Drive the permanent elimination of unsafe acts of people and unsafe conditions by providing necessary resources to identify, evaluate and control risks of injury or illness.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of our environmental footprint regarding waste production and energy and water consumption.