As the Production Manager you will oversee day-to-day activities to meet production deadlines, and provide leadership. You will supervise employees in the Production areas, this will include up to 4 Shift Managers. The Production Manager drives the process to maximize profitable growth, provides premier customer service, develops a technically qualified workforce, and reduces operating cost & scrap through continuous improvements. Your responsibilities will include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Develop, follow and support all Company safety, GMP, HACCP policies, and ISO Standards, QMS policies. Authorized approver for all pertaining ISO documents.
• Responsible for maximizing production consistent with orders in Extrusion and converting departments
• Ensure that all orders are properly scheduled and shipped on time
• Responsible for housekeeping and proper utilization of space in the plant areas
• Maintain close surveillance over operation through reports, staff meetings, observations and personal contact to assure coordination and integration of work flow, timely production, budget conformance, and utilization of personnel, skills, equipment and facilities.
• Provide recommendations and assist to develop, establish and implement plans and programs that will insure the success and continued growth of the company.
• Monitor yield, substitution, quality, labor, scrap, and downtime
• Communicate results to Shift Managers
• Develop and oversee continuous improvement projects
• Develop and oversee cost reduction ideas
• Establish goals and develop managers to accomplish company objectives
• Develop and conduct job skills training programs and training tools
• Promote teamwork and ensure fair management of all employees
• Manage performance levels of Plant and employees
• Communicate regional and Corporate initiatives
• Communicate Company internal information and goals.
• Interact with Corporate and Sales
• Compliance with City, State and Federal Regulations
• Ensure a safe work environment
• Develop budgets

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Education: Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) from a four-year college or university preferred

Other Skills and Abilities

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  Ability to organize and prioritize work activities and to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to make practical decisions without appreciable direction or advance preparation
• Ability to communicate ideas to groups or individuals
• Knowledge of business finances, manufacturing costs and ability to perform financial analysis.
• Ability to train and mentor managers and supervisors
• Knowledge in labor laws