Production Manager

TITLE: Production Manager

POSITION OBJECTIVE: This position is responsible for managing the Cast stretch film production and projects in a cost effective and safe manner that will maximize plant production Output & Yields . This position demands a strong background in plastic manufacturing, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and leadership skills.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 8-10 years' experience working in a manufacturing / production environment
• 3-5 years supervisory experience
• Strong background in production operations

• Familiarity with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulations (e.g., ISO, OSHA).

• Ensure consistent, dependable attendance and demonstrate a willingness to accommodate non-standard work hours as necessary.
• Capable of effectively managing job-related stress and fostering productive workplace interactions.

Preferred Skills :

• Experience with Plastic Manufacturing
• Familiarity with injection molding, extrusion, or blow molding processes.
• Project management experience is a plus.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for supporting and following Safety Rules and Regulations
• Supervise and manage day-day Production Department functions to support manufacturing of cast stretch film.
• Must have regular, reliable attendance and willing to work outside the regular schedule as required.
• Willing to handle job stress and interact with others in the workplace.
• Review and track key KPI's to meet Plant & Corporate goals including monthly production and equipment performance reports.
• Develop training manuals for production department.

• Manage production personnel shift schedules, in approving timesheets, overtime & performance reviews.
• Monitor daily production output, scrap & machine issues and coordinate with scheduling on the orders and product changeovers.
• Coordinates production activities with maintenance, plant office, and Shipping.
• Monitors incoming raw material and packaging along with material consumption to ensure material inventory accuracy.
• Prepare monthly production performance reports and present to the upper management.
• Ensure product quality is consistent across all shifts and perform plant investigation & implement corrective action to reduce customer returns.
• Able to troubleshoot equipment issues.
• Assist in managing and implementing capital expansion or improvement projects.
• Assist in conducting engineering evaluations of contractors and vendors in regard to maintenance support.
• Maintain needed production & safety supplies.
• Ensures production personnel / extrusion technicians are properly trained
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product specifications are met.
• Assist in overseeing the installation, testing, and commissioning of new machinery and equipment.
• Should be available for On-call as operational issues arise after work hours.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation & training material, including SOCs, reports, and operating manuals.
• Support the implementation of new technologies into product specification applications.
• Maintain good housekeeping and 5S followed.
• Coordinate with Scheduling and Maintenance department for scheduled P.M. and major repairs.
• Analyze product failure data in order to determine causes of problems and develop solutions.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production output / efficiency and product quality.
• Assist in reviewing and coordinating completion of work bid from contractors.
• Other duties as assigned by Plant Manager.

WORK ENVIRONMENT CONDITIONS SUBJECTED TO IN THIS POSITION:

• Manufacturing Environment
• Ability to work in varying temperatures (cold and hot)
• Loud Noise
• Able to lift up to 50lbs and repetitive action of lifting and bending
• Must wear steel toe shoes and appropriate PPE on production floor all times
• No shorts, jewelry and loose hanging clothes allowed

Inteplast Group is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at View email address on click.appcast.io and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

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