Production Manager

Reynolds Consumer Products LLC • Tamaqua, PA

8d • $98,400 - $139,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Manager leads the performance and continuous improvement of an assigned manufacturing value stream, including extrusion or converting operations, to safely deliver high-quality products at optimal efficiency and cost. The role aligns production, maintenance, engineering, quality, and other functions to eliminate waste, strengthen process stability, and improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance. It provides leadership for the Lean Management System and Reynolds Boundless Performance System (RBPS), translating operational data into actionable improvements and sustainable results. The position exercises independent judgment in setting priorities, leading cross-functional improvement efforts, developing team capability, and ensuring value stream performance supports plant and business objectives.

The role leads value stream operations and performance management; applies Lean principles and structured problem-solving; develops and sustains RBPS practices; and drives measurable improvements in productivity, quality, cost, safety, and operational reliability. It also coaches and develops employees, oversees staffing and training within the value stream, and partners with plant leadership and other functions to align operational priorities with business objectives. The position is based at the manufacturing facility in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania, and may require occasional travel and schedule flexibility to support critical business needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience to perform the essential functions of the position.
• At least 6 years of progressive process improvement experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations, process improvement, Lean principles, and value stream management.
• Knowledge of 5S, SMED, TPM, value stream mapping, PDCA or equivalent improvement methodologies, and A3 problem solving.
• Strong root cause analysis and structured problem-solving skills.
• Ability to translate operational data into tangible manufacturing results.
• Sound judgment in connecting production needs with plant goals and business objectives.
• Strong project management, analytical, organizational, and prioritization skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills across all organizational levels.
• Effectiveness leading through influence and building cross-functional partnerships.
• Ability to manage multiple improvement initiatives from development through execution.
• Self-direction and initiative in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Flexibility to adjust work schedules to support critical business needs.
• Collaborative approach to working within high-performing, cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, or a related field.
• Experience managing and developing diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned extrusion or converting operations to achieve safe, reliable, efficient, and cost-effective manufacturing performance.
• Drive value stream performance against safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost objectives.
• Align value stream priorities with plant and business strategies while balancing operational requirements, resource needs, and improvement opportunities.
• Lead cross-functional teams to optimize workflows, eliminate waste, and improve end-to-end value stream performance.
• Bridge technical and operational teams to translate process improvement opportunities into sustainable manufacturing results.
• Drive implementation and sustainability of the Reynolds Boundless Performance System (RBPS) within the assigned value stream and facility.
• Develop and maintain an RBPS auditing strategy that strengthens adoption, accountability, and long-term sustainability.
• Apply Lean principles and structured problem-solving to eliminate scrap, overproduction, delays, process variability, and other sources of waste.
• Use value stream mapping, Gemba observations, and standard work to identify opportunities and improve process flow and operational discipline.
• Lead initiatives that improve process stability and capability, increase productivity, and reduce operational losses.
• Partner with production, maintenance, engineering, and quality teams to resolve chronic process and equipment issues and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Support implementation and scale-up of new processes and manufacturing improvements to achieve stable and efficient operations.
• Establish and maintain performance measures that connect daily management activity to manufacturing results.
• Define and monitor financial savings and improvement targets to demonstrate measurable value from continuous improvement initiatives.
• Analyze operational performance and translate data into prioritized actions that improve value stream results.
• Identify emerging performance gaps and lead corrective actions before they materially affect safety, quality, delivery, or cost.
• Lead Lean improvement projects that deliver measurable gains in productivity, quality, cost, safety, and operational reliability.
• Teach and coach employees to identify waste, solve problems, and lead improvement efforts using structured methodologies.
• Establish clear ownership and expectations for improvement activities to promote accountability and sustained results.
• Promote continuous improvement by challenging current-state performance and developing practical solutions that advance operational effectiveness.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and development to build high-performing teams and strengthen continuous improvement capability.
• Oversee staffing, training, and development activities within the value stream to support operational requirements and organizational capability.
• Foster a culture of safety, collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous learning.
• Develop employees' ability to lead improvement efforts and apply effective problem-solving practices.
• Partner with plant leadership and other functions to align value stream priorities with broader operational and business objectives.
• Serve as a liaison across departments to remove barriers, improve coordination, and strengthen overall plant performance.
• Share effective practices and improvement opportunities across manufacturing operations to support broader adoption of Lean management principles.

Benefits

• 10% annual incentive eligibility, provided the business meets financial goals and the individual meets performance goals, subject to plan administration guidelines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager