Production Manager

New-Indy Containerboard•Oxnard, CA

3d•$150,000 - $200,000•Onsite

About The Position

New-Indy, Oxnard LLC is a leading independent manufacturer and marketer of corrugated containerboard paper. The candidate for the position of Production Manager has the overall responsibility to provide administrative and functional support to the primary paper machine, secondary fiber and the Web Welder.

Requirements

Require BA engineering degree or equivalent work experience
Require minimum 10 years plus of paper mill experience
Require managerial experience
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite and the ability to learn new applications.
Strong understanding of computerized maintenance management systems such as Maximo.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Basic mechanical knowledge and aptitude
Well-developed people practice, including strong interpersonal skills, the ability to build lasting relationships, provide recognition and demonstrate integrity and high personal standards.

Nice To Haves

15 years or more in heavy manufacturing experience a plus

Responsibilities

Foster a culture of safety by developing and implementing processes and procedures that support regulatory compliance and train employees on safe work practices to ensure a safe work environment.
Facilitate a culture where the safety focus results in zero injuries and the compliance focus results in zero reportable incidents.
Oversee all aspects of paper machine operations and provide technical expertise to ensure production, safety and quality goals are met while managing cost. This requires inspecting materials, products and equipment to detect defects, malfunctions and machine run ability.
Collaborate with Maintenance and Mill leadership to plan labor and resource requirements for daily, weekly and monthly production, maintenance and capital projects and to minimize unscheduled downtime.
Troubleshoot productivity and quality issues and provide effective corrective actions
Lead and coach personnel on making safe and environmentally sound operating, technical and maintenance decisions and plans to achieve defined performance measures.
Provide technical expertise analyzing data as well as physical operating equipment and processes to ensure continuous improvements
Develop department employees through effective communication, training and supervisory skills.
Ensure compliance with the Union labor agreement
Help create an environment of teamwork and continuous improvement
Develop and maintain Production Department crew lists and weekly schedules
Collaborate with shift supervisors to develop move-up training plans for each crew