Production Manager

Mauser Packaging Solutions•Chillicothe, MO

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About The Position

The Production Manager leads day-to-day operations at 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 participates in the site’s safety and quality programs and applies Lean Manufacturing practices, including Six Sigma, FMEA, and 8D Problem Analysis. The position reviews production, safety, and quality reports; develops action plans; implements improvements; supports developmental or experimental activities; and works with employees to resolve production problems and improve efficiency. The manager reviews key performance indicators, coordinates production schedules and staffing coverage, interfaces with customers and suppliers, and oversees proactive, corrective, and preventive maintenance practices. The role also ensures cycle-time and throughput requirements are met and that employees receive appropriate safety, quality, and production training. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering or operations management and 7–10 years of relevant experience, including managing teams. A master’s degree is desired. Physical requirements include standing for up to 12 hours per shift, using hands and fingers, stooping, kneeling, bending, climbing, working in confined spaces and in a non-climate-controlled environment above 90 degrees, and lifting up to 35 pounds.

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 of people.
Previous experience working in a Lean environment.
Strong understanding of mechanical equipment.
Ability to stand for up to 12 hours per shift.
Use of 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 above 90 degrees.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Participate in the site’s safety and quality management programs.
Apply Lean Manufacturing practices, 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 for 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 efficiencies using problem-solving tools and skills.
Review daily, weekly, and monthly key performance indicators to ensure the facility is on track to meet departmental objectives.
Meet with Planning and Operations team members to discuss production schedules and necessary schedule changes.
Work with supervisors to ensure vacancies are covered for vacations and other absences affecting production schedules.
Interface with customers and suppliers and visit them as necessary.
Implement proactive and corrective maintenance practices for production equipment, including scheduling major and minor production-line maintenance.
Develop and ensure adherence to an effective preventive maintenance program.
Ensure plants meet cycle-time requirements and throughput objectives.
Ensure employees are trained in safety, quality, and production aspects of their jobs.
Make decisions about work processes, operational plans, and schedules to attain operational objectives.
Perform other duties as assigned.