Production Manager

2 days ago


Lehigh County, United States The Chatham Group Full time

JOB DESCRIPTION: Production Manager - Paper containers – Food Service

Location: Bethlehem, PA

Reports to: Director of Technology

Salary USD : 130000

OVERVIEW:

Rapidly growing plastics and paper container manufacturer for the food service industry. Seeking a Production Manager for its primary production facility in Lehigh Valley, PA. The successful applicant will have a proven track record of great communication and organizational skills, and an ability to communicate with coworkers in a cross-cultural work environment. The ability to speak and understand Spanish will be necessary.

The Production Manager executes a top level manufacturing position that requires substantial experience in the corresponding paper packaging materials field. The role oversees manufacturing operations at a major growing facility and ensures that proper steps are taken to make certain that the manufacturing process is running smoothly and safely. The Production Manager is able to lead the introduction of new products and the quality of current products, while leading Continuous Improvement initiatives across the Site. The Production Manager is expected to spend a large amount of time on-site in the operating units, and oversee the entire manufacturing process from Raw Material Introduction to manufacturing operations to quality control to inventory, ensuring processes and products meet all applicable standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Ensure the safety of all employees; lead a comprehensive safety program to prevent injuries.
  • Manage the Company’s Compliance with all federal, state, and local environmental and safety regulations (EPA, OSHA, etc.).
  • Develop the workforce through education, training, and teamwork.
  • Prepare the annual plant operating budget, working closely with the financial and commercial organizations.
  • Meet or exceed plant productivity, cost, and quality objectives, while leading the development of performance metrics that accurately reflect performance and motivate the workforce.
  • Hire, train, direct and mentor staff and all plant employees with diverse language, cultural and educational background.
  • Lead plant in continuous improvement initiatives, such as 5S with safety, 6 Sigma, Kaizen events, and lean manufacturing.
  • Coordinate production scheduling to meet customer demands, to manage overtime, to minimize inventory, and to reduce costs.
  • Support quality initiatives to ensure product meets or exceeds customer expectations.
  • Build and maintain productive employee relationships, driving employee satisfaction. Provide direction, training, and development as needed.
  • Work with HR to address employee concerns and issues, and refine policies and procedures.
  • Identify, propose, and implement capital projects to improve operational performance.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

  • Bachelor of Science in Packaging, Engineering or related Technology required
  • Manufacturing of Packaging materials experience with paper required.
  • 7 – 10 years Progressive Experience in manufacturing leadership positions
  • Thermoforming / Printing experience preferred, particularly with some plastics experience as well.
  • Experience in leading quality systems improvement, metrics development and continuous improvement.

OTHER:

  • Expertise in Strategic Planning and resource allocation
  • ERP / MRP expertise in the effective scheduling and distribution of goods.
  • Proficient Computer skills – Word, Excel, Power Point required.
  • Effective communication and organizational development skills
  • Strong leadership skills required.


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