Production Manager

Job Description

Position Overview: Responsible for providing leadership and direction to assigned departments, product lines or profit centers and teams in order to meet production goals, ensure a safe work environment, and meet customer specifications. Supports and/or fills in for the Plant Manager as needed.

A reasonable estimate of the current range is $102,000-137,000 + bonus + benefits. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. At Novolex, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

The benefits for this role include 401(k) plan with company match, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts, paid vacation, and sick days, paid parental leave, paid holidays and wellness program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Responsible for providing leadership and direction to assigned department(s), product line(s) or profit center(s) and teams in order to meet production goals, ensure a safe work environment, and meet customer specifications. Typically supervises 200+ employees including both salaried and hourly. Schedule, track, & monitor production and costs to ensure unit meets established goals while maintaining a safe work environment and quality standards. Maintain effective workforce through hiring, training, coaching and disciplinary actions. Implement and demonstrate best practices and consistent policies. Complete and maintain timely and accurate reports on critical production outcomes such as efficiency, downtime, cost, etc. Provide feedback up and down the organization. Develop and implement safety awareness programs, communicate safety issues, correct safety related problems, and lead investigations into safety related issues. Participate in designing and implementing continuous improvement processes.

Skills and Competencies: Must be reliable, detail oriented, and self-driven with the ability to multitask while meeting deadlines. Ability to work flexible hours and be on call outside of normal business hours. Ability to work at other locations and travel overnight as needed. Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of statistical methods and process improvement techniques. Must demonstrate proficient computer skills with Microsoft Office Suite. Effective team building and demonstrated leadership skills. Effective communication skills (written and verbal) with all levels in the organization. Experience in the plastic packaging industry is preferred.

Education and/or Experience Requirements (Qualifications): BA/BS degree preferred in Industrial Management, Engineering or Business. 5+ years of manufacturing experience including 2 years of supervisory experience. Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of statistical methods and process improvement techniques. Must demonstrate proficient computer skills with Microsoft Office Suite. Effective team building and demonstrated leadership skills. Effective communication skills (written and verbal) with all levels in the organization.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment: Ability to stand, walk, bend, and stoop for extended periods. Comfortable working in a variety of environmental conditions, including hot, cold, wet, dusty, or noisy areas. Must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by the task.