Production Manager

ARDAGH GROUP • Madera, CA

4d • $110,900 - $166,300 • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Manager is responsible for directing forming, mold repair, and machine repair departments to obtain optimum performances in safety, quality, and performance efficiencies at the lowest operating cost.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Twelve (12) years of experience in glass manufacturing with an emphasis on the forming process and management experience
• Prior experience with mold repair, machine repair, and job changes
• Excellent communication skills
• Proficient organizational, analytical, and planning skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work in a heavy industrial, high-risk work environment
• Ability to work outside of regular work hours
• Ability to prioritize work and have a sense of urgency
• Ability to travel up to 5%

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related discipline
• Fifteen (15) years of experience in glass manufacturing with an emphasis on the forming process and management experience
• Prior experience with the plant's forming process (i.e. press, blow-and-blow, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Ensure the manufacturing of glass containers are within customer specifications and quality standards
• Select and develop employees to adequately staff the forming department which includes salary administration, effective employee and union relations, developmental and training opportunities, and succession planning
• Manage departmental budgets including time, labor, and spending costs
• Establish and maintain a safe and healthy work environment always striving for zero accidents
• Monitor department performances and report on negative impacted areas while developing and implementing continuous improvement
• Comply with environmental and food safety standards as outlined in plant policies within the department

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental and vision plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Short- and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Apprenticeship programs
• Professional and personal development opportunities through Employee Resource Groups

What This Job Offers

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