Production Manager

Mauser Packaging Solutions•Chillicothe, MO

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About The Position

The Production Manager leads day-to-day operations of a manufacturing location or area, driving continuous improvement in safety, quality, productivity, and customer satisfaction. The role provides leadership to supervisors and employees and ensures they have the tools needed to work safely and efficiently. The Production Manager also supports production planning, maintenance, employee training, operational objectives, and continuous improvement activities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or operations management.
Minimum of 7–10 years of experience in operations, maintenance, engineering, and/or process improvement roles, including managing teams.
Previous experience working in a Lean environment.
Strong understanding of mechanical equipment.
Ability to be on feet for up to 12 hours per shift.
Use hands and fingers to perform job functions.
Ability to stoop, kneel, bend, and climb.
Ability to work in confined spaces.
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds.
Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled environment at temperatures exceeding 90 degrees.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification.

Responsibilities

Participate in the site’s safety and quality management programs.
Practice Lean Manufacturing methods, including Six Sigma, FMEA, and 8D Problem Analysis.
Prepare and review production, safety, and quality reports, and develop action plans with team members to resolve problems.
Establish and implement improvements in cost reduction, quality assurance, and production.
Direct and assist with developmental or experimental activities.
Work with employees to gather input and resolve production issues and improve efficiency, using problem-solving tools and skills as needed.
Review daily, weekly, and monthly Key Performance Indicators to ensure the facility is on track to meet departmental objectives.
Coordinate with Planning and Operations team members on production schedules and needed schedule changes.
Work with supervisors to ensure vacancies are covered during vacations or other absences so production schedule requirements are met.
Interface with customers and suppliers and visit them as necessary.
Implement proactive and corrective maintenance practices for production equipment, including scheduling major or minor production-line maintenance.
Develop and ensure adherence to an effective preventative maintenance program at the site.
Ensure plants meet cycle-time requirements and throughput objectives.
Ensure employees are trained in all aspects of their jobs, including safety, quality, and production.
Make decisions about work processes, operational plans, and schedules to attain operational objectives.
Perform other duties as assigned.