Production Manager

Multi-Color Corporation • Elkton, KY

246d • $80,000 - $90,000

About The Position

As the global leader of premium labels, MCC helps brands stand out in competitive markets and inspire positive consumer experiences. Backed by over a century of printing experience, MCC is focused on the future by developing consumer-driven innovations and sustainable packaging solutions. Working for our team, you can truly make a difference. The Slitting Manager is responsible for the day-to-day productivity of the slitting department by ensuring safety, quality, achieving production targets, leading continuous improvement activities to achieve organizational goals and customer expectations. The Slitting Manager will report directly to the General Manager.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years leading a manufacturing team, with high preference working with slitting equipment for filmic materials and experience with roll tensions
• High School diploma or GED equivalent required
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient with Radius and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Ability to input formulas, perform analysis of data for accuracy, tracking and reporting
• Ability to be a self-starter with strong organizational skills; goal oriented
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and work in a fast-paced environment
• Positive attitude and team player
• Must be able to work at a computer, sitting at a desk and utilize phone, keyboard, mouse, monitor, etc. daily to fulfill duties. Standing or walking for long periods of time on the production floor will be required
• Must be able to move about in office and plant in a safe manner; minimal travel to customer sites and facilities may be required

Responsibilities

• Ensure the operation maintains all safety requirements put in place by the organization in addition to State and Federal compliances
• Production output aligns with customer demand and KPI targets to achieve >99% OTIF for customer agreed dates
• Maintaining accurate production reports, consolidating, driving improvements and updating management team of production status compared to department targets and customer demand
• Verification of shop floor data collection to ensure inventory and cost accuracy
• Lead continuous improvement projects
• Schedule and track preventative maintenance programs
• Employee shift coverage, vacation / time off approval, weekly timecard approvals in addition to conducting periodic employee performance reviews at a minimum of quarterly intervals
• Coaching, mentoring, problem solving and leading production staff to complete cross training and achieving production targets
• Interviewing, hiring, and ensure proper documentation for training for employees
• Execute and Manage Pre-Slit Inventory Program based on customer demand and historical data
• Requisitions to purchase production related supplies and maintaining proper inventory levels
• Slitting quality complaint investigation and corrective action, through utilization of root cause analysis, PDCA, fishbone diagrams, 5 Why's, etc. to reach effective corrective action. Review with production manager for effectiveness and return to CSR to provide feedback to the customer
• Lead months end physical inventory counts as required and assigned
• Provide coverage for Slitting Supervisors during vacation and absences away from the plant
• Certification as First Responder and additional safety and production related certifications to lead the operation effectively
• Additional responsibilities as assigned

Benefits

• Compensation: $80,000 - $90,000/year
• Generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance and 401(k)
• Paid Holidays: New Years, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, plus two floating Holidays
• Sign-On Bonus: $1000

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Printing and Related Support Activities
• Education Level: High school or GED