Production Manager - Plastics

Growing company in Northeast Ohio with over 150 employees has a terrific opportunity available for a Production Manager. SUMMARY:

This job involves managing all production activities of the company.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Will ensure 24/7 operation is run in an efficient optimum manner.
• Will co-ordinate and work with Project engineer on new installations and projects.
• Will ensure the maintenance and upkeep of all machines.
• Motivate and organize skilled personnel to continually improve all production processes, minimize downtime and maximize output, efficiency and quality.
• Further the skills of department personnel through evaluation, training and support.
• Spearhead the evaluation of current manufacturing systems for efficiency, productivity and quality and recommend strategic improvements.
• Maintain all Quality and Safety standards are being followed throughout the production process.
• Assist/manage the maintenance mechanics with troubleshooting and technical support by using prior knowledge, education, research or networking.
• Will ensure that all production employee follow all safety rules and procedures and work in a safe manner.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education/training.
• Prefer 5-7 years production/manufacturing/project management experience.
• Must be proficient in reading, schematics, drawings and blue print
• Experience in flexible packaging, plastics, extrusion, polyethylene, polymers, thermoplastics, injection molding, thermoforming, blow molding, HDPE, LLDPE, LDPE, or polypropylene would be a plus.