Production Manager

Production ManagerPregis is seeking a Production Manager to lead our Extrusion Operations at our state-of-the-art Sussex, Wisconsin facility. This is a high-impact leadership role where you'll have the opportunity to shape culture, improve performance, develop frontline leaders, and influence the future of our manufacturing operation.Reporting to the Director of Operations, you'll lead a team of supervisors and production professionals while driving safety, quality, productivity, and employee engagement across the extrusion department.If you're energized by solving complex operational challenges, leading high-performing teams, and creating a culture of accountability and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.What You'll DoAs Production Manager, you'll be responsible for the day-to-day leadership of our extrusion manufacturing operation, ensuring we consistently meet our commitments to safety, quality, customer service, and operational performance.Key responsibilities include:Lead and Develop PeopleCoach, mentor, and develop shift supervisors and production team membersFoster a culture built on accountability, engagement, collaboration, and respectConduct performance evaluations and create development plans for employeesPartner with Human Resources to support employee relations, staffing, and talent developmentRecognize achievements while addressing performance concerns in a timely and constructive mannerDrive Operational ExcellenceLead daily production activities to ensure customer demands are met safely and efficientlyImprove productivity, workflow, equipment utilization, and overall operational performanceCollaborate closely with Production Control, Supply Chain, Logistics, Converting, and other support functionsMonitor production schedules, inventory levels, raw materials, and work-in-process inventory to ensure uninterrupted operationsChampion Safety and QualityBe a visible leader in creating and sustaining a strong safety-first cultureConduct safety audits, inspections, training, and employee engagement activitiesDrive continuous improvement efforts focused on reducing scrap, improving quality, and eliminating wasteEnsure compliance with operational standards, work procedures, and best practicesLead Continuous ImprovementIdentify opportunities to streamline processes and improve manufacturing performanceChampion Lean Manufacturing initiatives and data-driven decision-makingImplement operational strategies that support business goals, budget objectives, and profitabilityUtilize KPIs and operational data to drive sustainable improvementsWhat Success Looks LikeIn this role, you will:Build highly engaged and accountable teamsImprove safety performance and strengthen the plant's safety cultureReduce scrap and improve product qualityIncrease operational efficiency and productivityDevelop future leaders within the organizationHelp drive long-term growth and profitability for the facilityWhy Join Pregis?Lead operations in a modern, highly automated manufacturing facilityMake a direct impact on business results and operational strategyWork closely with senior leadership and influence key decisionsJoin a company committed to safety, innovation, sustainability, and employee developmentOpportunity to develop your career with a growing industry leaderIf you're ready to take ownership of a critical manufacturing operation and lead a team committed to excellence, apply now!Diversity and InclusionWe believe in diversity of thought and bringing together other traits and characteristics that make an individual bring a unique experience to Pregis. We strive to foster an inclusive environment where behaviors and social norms ensure people are welcome.Affirmative Action/EEO Statement/InclusionWe offer equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We support inclusion and believe in welcoming a collective sum of individual differences, thoughts, traits, and characteristics to represent Pregis' culture and achievements.