Production Manager (38634)

AMERICAN FUJI SEAL•Jeffersonville, IN

55d•$90,000 - $115,000

About The Position

American Fuji Seal is seeking an innovative leader in a Production Manager for our Pressure Sensitive Label Division (PSL). This position is responsible for managing total production including: managing a team of supervisors, ensuring safety is integrated into all aspects of production, and driving a quality culture to ensure customer satisfaction. The production manager is also responsible for on-time completion of production schedules, continuous improvement, and cost reduction.

Requirements

Ability to clearly communicate problems and observations with management
Ability to develop and maintain a team-based organizational structure
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects, including ability to follow assignments through to completion and meet deadlines
Ability to work in a fast-pace environment
Management/supervisory experience in manufacturing environment
Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Work, Excel, PowerPoint and MS Project
Ability to differentiate between color, shades, tones: vision testing required
Strong understanding of all aspects of label construction/printing process, understanding of UV inks and associated coatings
Must have good math, design, written and verbal communication skills
Experience with continuous flow manufacturing and just-in-time production

Nice To Haves

A BS in Engineering, manufacturing engineering or related degree in a technical discipline is preferred or equivalent experience.
Seven (7) years Operations experience with five (5) years in a management role
Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) experience
Minimum of 5 years of prior experience with flexo printing

Responsibilities

Manage operating budgets, capital plans, and cost savings targets
Manage demand, capacity, and resource plans to ensure rate readiness
Maintain compliance to all regulations and management system requirements
Develop maturity of business intelligence tools in support of efficient material flow
Integrate tactical and strategic supply chain activities to manage risk and leverage spend
Identify and execute world class manufacturing initiatives to support strategic plan
Standardize best practices across operations
Support the Sales & Operations Planning process
Proactively reduce Health, & Safety risks and promote safe behaviors
Participates in continuous improvement events and other duties as assigned