Production Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Grow boldly with Pretium!

Do you enjoy collaborating closely with a team to ensure manufacturing operations run smoothly? Join Pretium Packaging at our facility in Aurora, Illinois as an on-site Production Manager.

Seeking bilingual candidates; the ability to read, write, and speak Spanish fluently is a requirement for this position.

Who We Are:

Pretium Packaging, founded in 1992, is a leading supplier of injection-blow molded plastic containers, renowned for our commitment to superior quality, value, and customer service. With 17 manufacturing facilities across North America, we provide innovative packaging solutions that meet the diverse needs of brand owners in the United States and Canada.

Job Overview:

What You’ll Do:

• As the Production Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing the entire production process and ensuring the efficient and timely production of high-quality plastic products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with the production schedule to meet or exceed customer service requirements; plans staff operations establishing priorities and sequences for setups, samples, and production orders.
• Review production schedule to ascertain data such as quantities, specifications of products and scheduled delivery dates to plan the staff operations of the facility.
• Prepare staff schedules and coordinates manufacturing activities to ensure production and quality of products meet specifications.
• Review production and operating reports and resolve operation, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimized costs and prevent operational delays.
• Inspect machines and equipment to ensure production is at or above established standards.
• Develop or revise standard operational and working practices and observe workers to ensure compliance with standards.
• Manage the site safety and environmental compliance programs and for ensuring that all employees adhere to these policies, including basic housekeeping and 5S.
• Work closely with cross-functional peers in Sales, Customer Care, Quality and Human Resources to support local and Company-wide business initiatives.
• Ensure all personnel matters, including salary actions and disciplinary actions, are dealt with in a timely and appropriate manner.

What You’ll Bring:

• Bilingual; Must read, speak, and write Sanish fluently
• Strong ability to be able to hold team members accountable and successfully manage to team member performance expectations
• Strong understanding of managing to KPIs
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in production management, preferably in the rigid plastics industry.
• Strong knowledge of production processes and equipment used in the plastics industry.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Proven experience in implementing lean manufacturing principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Proficient in using production management software and tools.
• Strong commitment to safety and quality standards.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, or related field