Production Manager

Plascon Inc•Traverse City, MI

20d•Onsite

About The Position

Plascon is a manufacturer of specialty plastic packaging for the food service, institutional, and pharmaceutical industries. The Production Manager plans, organizes, and directs production-floor activities, manages plant personnel, and drives continuous improvement in safety, production, scrap, and quality. The role coordinates with plant support staff on safety and quality training, preventive maintenance implementation, capital forecasting, and annual budgeting. It directly manages Production Supervisors and works with Human Resources to support fair and consistent implementation of plant personnel policies. The position manages four subordinate supervisors responsible for blown film, packaging conversion, and other assembly operations, as well as an Inventory Control Coordinator and Custodial positions. It oversees the direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units and carries out supervisory responsibilities including hiring, training, performance management, work assignment, and resolving employee issues in consultation with Human Resources.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university, four to six years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Two to three years of management experience in a manufacturing environment.
Strong leadership abilities.
Analytical and problem-solving skills.
Good communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
Ability to read and interpret business and technical materials and regulations, write reports and procedures, and present information effectively.
Ability to perform calculations involving percentages, proportions, area, circumference, and volume, and apply basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule instructions.
Ability to use computer programs for scheduling and timekeeping.
In-depth knowledge of ERP systems and their integration with other software and applications.
Ability to perform the essential functions, including regularly standing, walking, handling objects, reaching, talking, and hearing; frequently sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; and regularly lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.
Availability to support a 24/7 operation and work evenings, early mornings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Wear hair restraints, safety eyewear, and safety footwear and comply with personal protective equipment and clothing guidelines.

Nice To Haves

Experience in plastics manufacturing.
Lean manufacturing experience.
Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) experience.

Responsibilities

Monitor the production department’s progress toward its goals.
Create policies and procedures that maintain manufacturing efficiency without compromising product safety or integrity.
Work with supervisors and team leads to assign employees and equipment for efficient manufacturing.
Inspect machines and equipment to ensure operational performance and optimum utilization.
Monitor staffing and communicate future needs and concerns.
Define and recommend manufacturing objectives and develop short- and long-term plans.
Make capital recommendations for budgeting.
Identify cost savings, implement them, and monitor and report progress.
Review production and operating reports and resolve operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to minimize costs and prevent delays.
Review production schedules for efficient operation, equipment capability, and maximum production efficiency.
Coordinate new product trials with the Quality department.
Coordinate manufacturing activities to meet quality and budget specifications.
Review quality data with the Quality Manager to maintain quality standards.
Ensure safety procedures are trained and enforced.
Keep appropriate parties informed of abnormal or critical situations.
Participate in and support continuous improvement efforts throughout the plant.
Manage the safety team to support training and hold departments responsible for safety compliance.
Direct, coordinate, and evaluate subordinate supervisors and other assigned positions.
Interview, hire, and train employees; plan, assign, and direct work; appraise performance; reward and discipline employees; and address complaints and resolve problems in consultation with Human Resources.