Production Manager

Reynolds Consumer Products • Tamaqua, PA

54d • $98,400 - $139,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Reynolds Consumer Products is seeking a Value Stream Manager for its Manufacturing Facility in Tamaqua, PA. This role is responsible for leading the performance and continuous improvement of an assigned manufacturing value stream, focusing on extrusion or converting operations. The goal is to safely deliver high-quality products efficiently and cost-effectively. The Value Stream Manager will drive alignment across production, maintenance, engineering, and quality functions to eliminate waste, enhance process stability, and improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance. This position also involves leadership of the Lean Management System and Reynolds Boundless Performance System (RBPS), translating operational data into actionable improvements and sustainable results. Independent judgment will be exercised in setting priorities, leading cross-functional improvement efforts, developing team capabilities, and ensuring value stream performance aligns with plant and business objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
• 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.
• Proven skill in translating 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.
• Demonstrated effectiveness leading through influence and building cross-functional partnerships.
• Strong capability 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.

Nice To Haves

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

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.
• Lead cross-functional teams to optimize workflows, eliminate waste, and improve end-to-end value stream performance.
• Translate process improvement opportunities into sustainable manufacturing results.
• Drive implementation and sustainability of the Reynolds Boundless Performance System (RBPS).
• Develop and maintain an RBPS auditing strategy.
• Apply Lean principles and structured problem-solving to eliminate waste.
• Use value stream mapping, Gemba observations, and standard work to identify opportunities and improve process flow.
• Lead initiatives that improve process stability and capability.
• Partner with production, maintenance, engineering, and quality teams to resolve chronic process and equipment issues.
• Support the implementation and scale-up of new processes and manufacturing improvements.
• Establish and maintain meaningful performance measures.
• Define and monitor financial savings and improvement targets.
• Analyze operational performance and translate data into prioritized actions.
• Identify emerging performance gaps and lead corrective actions.
• Lead Lean improvement projects that deliver measurable gains.
• Teach and coach employees to identify waste, solve problems, and lead improvement efforts.
• Establish clear ownership and expectations for improvement activities.
• Promote continuous improvement by challenging current-state performance and developing practical solutions.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and development that builds high-performing teams.
• Oversee staffing, training, and development activities within the value stream.
• 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 ensure value stream priorities align with operational and business objectives.
• Serve as a key liaison across departments to remove barriers and improve coordination.
• Share effective practices and improvement opportunities across manufacturing operations.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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