Bars Production Manager

Bars Production Manager

Welcome to VVF Illinois Services, LLC! We're part of VVF Group, a world leader in manufacturing of Oleo Chemicals and Personal Care products founded in 1939. We are one of the largest contract manufacturers of personal care products in the world. Here in Montgomery, Illinois, we focus on the manufacturing and distribution of Personal Care Products - we manufacture bar soaps, deodorants, antiperspirants and gels. At VVF, it's not about the job, it's about the experience. We strive to create an exceptional environment for our employees, shaped by fair practices and excellent opportunities for career growth and a working culture that embraces diversity.

The Bars Production Manager is responsible for the production output of the organization's Bar Soaps department. This includes, but is not limited to identifying, investigating and resolving production issues, both systemic and acute; directing operations personnel to ensure qualified processes and production requirements are met; providing training, support, and leadership for cross-functional problem-solving activities and methods. They lead and manage a team, optimize processes and troubleshoot issues to maintain a smooth and productive operation. They are responsible for improving OEE of the department; delivering OTIF; enhancing capacity of the department.

Job Details:

• Provide direction to department supervisors, engineers, maintenance and production employees.
• Direct and manage professional direct reports to deliver on all key metrics that include but are not limited to Safety, OEE, Material Yields, Quality, and Mechanical Changeovers.
• Directs production in accordance with policies, principles, and procedures established by the company.
• Reviews product quality and modifies production and inventory control programs to maintain and enhance organizational metrics.
• Identify coaching opportunities and provide the feedback to influence the behavior change to Direct Reports required to sustain a problem-solving culture
• Respond to operational modifications and work closely with function leads to maximize customer satisfaction.
• Responsible for the coordination of activities of production associates on their units
• Responsible for meeting production output requirements per the production schedule
• Responsible for the quality of output on each process.
• Identifies material shortages or issues that may disrupt production activities
• Responsible for minimizing production material scrap and reporting on defect trends
• Communicates product and production issues to management or other appropriate individuals
• Participate in the manufacturing safety and environmental programs to ensure a safe work environment.
• Direct emergent maintenance work orders in priority to achieve production requirements.
• Work closely with union leadership to ensure a collaborative relationship.
• Other duties as assigned by management

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

Minimum Work Requirements:

• Authorized to work in the United States
• 10+ years of manufacturing experience
• 5+ years' experience managing in a high-speed/liquid production environment
• 5+ years' experience managing in a union environment
• 5+ years' experience managing in an FDA regulated facility
• Strong planning and organizing skills
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Prior experience in the consumer products industry

Physical Requirements:

• Daily responsibilities may require working on elevated surfaces, climbing stairs/ladders, kneeling, bending, squatting, stooping, lifting to 30 pounds, crawling under equipment, wearing fall protection and required PPE
• Ability to work in year-round indoor/outdoor conditions
• Standing/walking for extended periods of time
• Sitting for periods of time working in front of a computer screen

At VVF, our people are what make the difference. Benefits for this position include medical, dental and vision insurance available on day 1 of employment. Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverages are provided and paid for by the company. We offer a company match on employee contributions into our available 401(k) retirement plan. Enjoy company paid holidays and vacation time as well as a business casual work environment.

VVF is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex or gender, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, including the perception that a person has any of those characteristics or that the person is associated with a person who has, or is perceived to have, any of those characteristics, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable law. VVF is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to View email address on click.appcast.io or call Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.