Production Manager, Night Shift

PLZ is committed to product stewardship and innovation, strong ethical standards, sustainable operations and most importantly, the development of our people. Whether at our manufacturing facilities or corporate headquarters, PLZ prioritizes health and safety, and offers you the support you need to create the career you want, through engagement, equity and inclusion, and opportunity.

From household cleaning solutions to personal care products, and food to automotive lubricants, PLZ produces more than 2,500 different aerosol and liquid products in our facilities across the continent. We know that being the partner of choice for our clients starts with being the partner of choice for our employees. Learn more at or visit

The Production Manager has a pivotal role accountable for planning, directing, and managing production activities within our manufacturing facility. Reporting to the Operations Manager, this position is critical towards achieving operating goals and objectives aligned with plant and division objectives. The Production Manager ensures the highest standards of safety, quality processes, and teamwork efficiency in production for their shift.

This is an on-site position at our facility in Pacific, MO. General hours would be Monday through Thursday, 3:30PM to 2:30AM. Occasionally, these hours may be extended from 3:30PM to 4AM.

Key Responsibility:

• Assists and supports operations manager in all aspects within their given shift and beyond where applicable.
• Provide leadership across their shift towards continuous improvement in safety, quality, and productivity.
• Foster flexibility in shift team members through effective cross-training initiatives.
• Focus on team engagement to achieve continuous improvement in both production efficiency and changeover completion.
• Collaborate with appropriate departments and support teams to solve problems and respond to concerns/issues.
• Direct the work to enhance efficiency, cross training, safer work practices and attainment of quality goals.
• Develop, recommend, and implement operating policies, ensuring their application.
• Communicate effectively with line leads, shift lead, team members, and other management members to clarify expectations and address difficulties.
• Monitor and evaluate team members, conduct interviews for potential candidates, and contribute to the selection process.
• Maintain reporting as requested or required.
• Support the Training Program for ongoing employee development.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive team culture that aligns with the company's values and goals.
• Directly manage and oversee a team of operations personnel, including their day-to-day activities, performance, and professional development.
• Supervise and administer timesheet tracking, ensuring accurate recording of hours worked and addressing any discrepancies promptly.
• Manage Paid Time Off (PTO) requests, balancing operational needs with employee leave schedules.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Operational Management, Engineering, or a similar field preferred.
• Relevant experience that demonstrates a comparable level of knowledge and skill will also be considered. (Min. five (5) years preferred.)
• Experience in the aerosol or liquid fill industries preferred but not required.
• Experience in the high-speed manufacturing is highly desirable.
• Demonstrate foresight, creativity, a sense of urgency, and strong organizational skills.
• Possess strong interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate people effectively.
• Exhibit technical and problem-solving skills.
• Showcase demonstrated ability to facilitate process improvement teams.
• Display leadership and project management skills.
• Experience in managing within a non-union environment.
• Familiarity with the Microsoft Office Suite

PLZ Corp offers a robust suite of benefits including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision benefits.
• Company paid Life and Short-Term disability.
• Voluntary benefits including additional life, disability, and hospital/accident insurance.
• 401k & company provided match.
• Paid Time Off
• Bonus incentive programs (Note, bonuses are subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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