Production Manager - Agawam, MA

Piedmont Plastics • Agawam, MA

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About The Position

Piedmont Plastics is hiring a Production Manager to lead its Agawam operations. Reporting to the Branch General Manager, this role directs and coordinates daily activities of the branch’s distribution warehouse and production operation. The Production Manager schedules materials and customer orders through the workflow, coordinates daily plans with production and sales, and supports customer quality and delivery expectations. The role also maintains quality and safety procedures, controls operating costs, and leads staff meetings to review operational metrics and company quality goals.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of warehouse supervisory experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent and at least 3 years of experience in a production warehouse environment.
• Ability to establish priorities and multitask.
• Proficiency in measurements.
• Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Forklift or pallet jack experience or certification.

Nice To Haves

• Experience doing CNC machinist work.
• Familiarity with cutting tools such as saw machinery.

Responsibilities

• Schedule the workflow of materials and customer orders to meet customer quality and delivery expectations.
• Coordinate daily with production and sales teams to plan operational activities and meet objectives.
• Ensure cut jobs have accurate cutting schedules, use remnant inventory, and maximize yields.
• Train team members to use the cut optimizer program properly.
• Ensure orders are processed in the correct sequence according to due dates and shipping or pickup method.
• Review bills of lading for incoming material and sales orders to plan work activities.
• Maintain and direct quality and safety procedures for warehouse and fabrication operations at the location.
• Control warehouse and fabrication operating costs by minimizing waste and purchasing supplies from competitive suppliers.
• Hold regular staff meetings to review operational metrics, progress toward company quality goals and objectives, and other operational issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Industry-leading wages.
• Medical coverage.
• Dental coverage.
• Life coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Employer-matching 401(k) plan.
• Opportunity to work for a growing company that cares about its employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED