Production Manager

Reynolds Consumer Products LLC • Jacksonville, IL

8d • $98,400 - $139,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Manager leads the performance and continuous improvement of an assigned manufacturing value stream, including extrusion or converting operations, to safely deliver high-quality products at optimal efficiency and cost. The role aligns production, maintenance, engineering, quality, and other functions to eliminate waste, strengthen process stability, and improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance. It provides leadership for the Lean Management System and Reynolds Boundless Performance System (RBPS), turning operational data into actionable improvements and sustainable results. The Production Manager exercises independent judgment in setting priorities, leading cross-functional improvement efforts, developing team capability, and ensuring value stream performance supports plant and business objectives.

The position is based at the Jacksonville, Illinois (West Plant) manufacturing facility. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates, and the role offers a $15,000 sign-on bonus in accordance with company policy. The position is eligible for a 10% annual incentive, subject to business and individual performance goals and plan administration guidelines.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience to perform the essential functions.
• At least 6 years of progressive process improvement experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations, process improvement, Lean principles, and value stream management.
• Knowledge of 5S, SMED, TPM, value stream mapping, PDCA or equivalent improvement methodologies, and A3 problem solving.
• Strong root cause analysis and structured problem-solving skills.
• Ability to translate operational data into tangible manufacturing results and connect production needs with plant goals and business objectives.
• Strong project management, analytical, organizational, and prioritization skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills; strong interpersonal and influencing skills across organizational levels.
• Effectiveness leading through influence and building cross-functional partnerships.
• Ability to manage multiple improvement initiatives from development through execution.
• Self-direction and initiative in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Flexibility to adjust work schedules to support critical business needs.
• Collaborative approach to working within high-performing, cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, or a related field.
• Experience managing and developing diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned extrusion or converting operations to achieve safe, reliable, efficient, and cost-effective manufacturing performance.
• Drive value stream performance against safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost objectives; align priorities with plant and business strategies.
• Lead cross-functional teams to optimize workflows, eliminate waste, and improve end-to-end value stream performance.
• Implement and sustain the Reynolds Boundless Performance System (RBPS), including developing and maintaining an RBPS auditing strategy.
• Apply Lean principles and structured problem-solving to reduce waste, scrap, overproduction, delays, and process variability.
• Use value stream mapping, Gemba observations, and standard work to identify improvement opportunities and strengthen process flow and operational discipline.
• Lead efforts to improve process stability and capability, increase productivity, and reduce operational losses.
• Partner with production, maintenance, engineering, and quality teams to resolve chronic process and equipment issues and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Support implementation and scale-up of new processes and manufacturing improvements.
• Establish performance measures connecting daily management activity to manufacturing results; define and monitor financial savings and improvement targets.
• Analyze operational performance, prioritize actions, identify emerging performance gaps, and lead corrective actions.
• Lead Lean improvement projects delivering measurable gains in productivity, quality, cost, safety, and operational reliability.
• Teach and coach employees in waste identification, problem-solving, and improvement methodologies; establish ownership and accountability for improvement work.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and development to build high-performing teams and continuous improvement capability.
• Oversee staffing, training, and development within the value stream; foster safety, collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous learning.
• Partner with plant leadership and other functions to align value stream priorities with broader operational and business objectives.
• Serve as a liaison across departments to remove barriers and improve coordination; share effective practices and improvement opportunities across manufacturing operations.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates.
• Eligible candidates receive a $15,000 sign-on bonus in accordance with company policy.
• Eligible for a 10% annual incentive, subject to business financial goals, individual performance goals, and plan administration guidelines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager