Production Manager

Amcor•Winchester, VA

About The Position

The Production Manager directs production activities through Production Supervisors and coordinates with other department heads as a member of the Plant Manager’s staff. The role manages production operations, budgets, labor and material usage, quality and safety systems, staffing, training, and continuous improvement. The position is responsible for maintaining production practices and compliance with GMP, ISO, SQF, food-safety, and company safety requirements, while supporting customer satisfaction and preventing nonconforming products from reaching customers. The role works with Engineering on mold revisions, improvement projects, new products, and capital expenditure projects. It leads production meetings, communicates with departments and support groups, and responds to emergencies. The position reports to the Plant Manager and requires regular presence across the production floor and facility, including indoor and outdoor areas. Work is scheduled for nine hours per day, five days per week; overtime may be necessary. The environment can be hot, humid, cold, noisy, and exposed to fumes and dust from processed materials.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic math skills, including arithmetic, decimals, and the ability to understand statistical math.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Ability to compose policies, programs, procedures, letters, and reports, including materials sent to customers.
Good comprehension skills and ability to retain detailed instructions and information.
Ability to analyze, interpret, and respond to operational changes and challenges.
Ability to organize and plan daily activities, training, and meetings.
Ability to work independently and take independent action, as well as work with other department heads as a team.
Ability to give direction assertively and administer policies, procedures, and discipline as needed.
Ability to gather information quickly, communicate it to others, and respond in a timely manner.
Ability to use office equipment necessary for the job.
Ability to respond to emergencies and direct personnel according to the Plant Emergency Organization Team procedure.
Above-average planning and interactive skills.
Ability to work nine hours per day, five days per week; overtime may be necessary.
Ability to wear required protective clothing, including a hairnet, rubber-soled shoes, earplugs, and beard guard if applicable; jewelry is restricted except for a wedding band without stones.
Ability to lift 10 pounds occasionally.
Ability to stand occasionally to demonstrate, instruct, and conduct meetings, and to access all areas of the production floor and facility.
Ability to detect bottle defects by texture, temperature, and color, and to distinguish shades of color; some degree of color blindness may be accommodated.
Ability to perform single-arm movements for writing, reading, and operating a CRT, calculator, and copy machine.
Hearing and communication skills sufficient to interact with personnel, answer the telephone, and communicate with company counterparts.
Ability to read printed reports and production schedules.

Responsibilities

Direct production activities through Production Supervisors and coordinate interdepartmental activities with other department heads.
Supervise Production Supervisors and perform standard departmental management and administrative responsibilities.
Plan and prepare departmental operating and expense budgets; manage expenses, cost controls, and cost-improvement projects.
Approve departmental operating procedures and maintain job descriptions and procedures to support proper labor utilization.
Implement the Company’s Quality Management System and enforce company safety, ISO, GMP, SQF, and food-safety requirements.
Monitor and control overtime, labor and material variances, regrind levels, production efficiencies, and labor efficiencies.
Determine workforce utilization based on production demands and recommend more efficient operating methods.
Lead safety, quality, and efficiency across the department; maintain a clean and safe work environment and respond to emergencies.
Conduct daily production meetings and monthly staff meetings, communicating with departments and directing support-group activities.
Consult with Engineering on mold revisions, improvement projects, new products, and CAPEX projects.
Maintain employee welfare and an efficient workforce through communication, training, development, and discipline.
Track, confirm, and verify departmental employee training and schedule training as needed.
Control raw materials and finished goods within the production area.
Prevent nonconforming product from being shipped; identify and document product, process, and quality-system problems; initiate corrective and preventive action through designated channels.
Recommend solutions and continual improvements to products, processes, and systems, and verify implementation.
Maintain facility security, including control of door access, prevention of unauthorized entry, and appropriate security of company equipment and information.
Maintain and participate in GMP and SQF practices and promote customer satisfaction through adherence to quality standards.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans.
Flexible time off, starting at 80 paid hours per year for full-time salaried employees.
Company-paid holidays, starting at eight days per year and varying by location.
Wellbeing program and Employee Assistance Program.
Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account.
Life insurance, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability, and voluntary benefits.
Paid parental leave.
Retirement Savings Plan with company match.
Tuition reimbursement, subject to approval.
Discretionary annual bonus program, with initial eligibility dependent on hire date.
Potential eligibility for the Management Incentive Plan or Sales Incentive Plan, an annual bonus program based on business and individual performance.