Production Manager

Plascon is a manufacturer of specialty plastic packaging that is used in the food service institutional and pharmaceutical industries. We are searching for a Production Manager to join us in beautiful Traverse City Michigan. Excellent benefits package including 401(k) with employer match and immediate vesting. Relocation assistance is available.

The Production Manager is responsible for the planning organization and directing of the activities on the production floor. They are responsible for direct activities of assigned plant personnel and continuously drive improvement on the production floor. This role utilizes resources to achieve results in the areas of safety production scrap and quality. They are additionally responsible for coordinating with plant support staff to complete safety training quality training preventive maintenance program implementation capital forecasting and annual budgeting process. This role directly manages and leads the Production Supervisors and works closely with Human Resources to ensure the fair and consistent implementation of all plant personnel-related policies.

Essential Duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Monitors production departments progress towards department goals.

Create effective policies and procedures to ensure manufacturing operates at peak efficiency without compromising product safety or integrity.

Work with supervisors and team leads to assigned employees and equipment for optimized manufacturing efficiencies.

Inspects machines and equipment to ensure specific operational performance and optimum utilization.

Monitors staffing and communicates future needs and concerns.

Defines and recommends objectives in each area of manufacturing. Develops specific short term and long-term plans.

Makes capital recommendations for budgeting purposes.

Identifies and implements cost savings. Monitors and reports progress.

Review production and operating reports and resolve operational manufacturing and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.

Reviews production scheduling to ensure efficiency of operation

Reviews production schedule to ensure equipment capabilities and maximum production efficiency.

Coordinates new product trials with the Quality department.

Coordinates manufacturing activities to ensure production and quality of products in accordance with said companys quality and budget specifications.

Reviews quality data with Quality Manager to ensure that quality standards are maintained.

Ensures that safety procedures are trained and enforced.

Keeps the correct parties informed on all abnormal or critical situations.

Participates in and supports continuous improvement efforts throughout the plant.

Manages safety team to support train and hold department responsible for compliance with safety rules and regulations.

Manages four subordinate supervisors who supervise the employees in the blown film packaging conversion and other assembly operations. Is responsible for the overall direction coordination and evaluation of these units. Also manages Inventory Control Coordinator and Custodial positions. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing hiring and training employees; planning assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems in consultation with Human Resources.

Competencies

Oral Communication - Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Provides clear direction

Quality Management - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Pays attention to small details; Monitors own work to ensure quality

Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Supports organizations goals and values; Works with integrity and ethics

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly and in accordance with the standard operating procedures.

Qualifications To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelors degree from four-year college or university; or four to six years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in Plastics manufacturing is preferred.

Strong leadership abilities. Analytical and problem-solving skills. Good communication presentation and organizational skills.

Two to three years management experience in a manufacturing environment required.

Lean manufacturing and Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) experience is preferred.

Language Skills

Ability to read analyze and interpret general business periodicals professional journals technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers clients customers and the general public.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts interest commissions proportions percentages area circumference and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form.

Computer Skills

Ability to utilize computer programs for scheduling time keeping etc.

In-depth knowledge of ERP systems as well as integration with other software and applications.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear

Frequently required to sit stoop kneel crouch or crawl

Regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds.

Vision abilities required by this job include close vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be available to support a 24/7 operation.

Work is performed in an office and a production and manufacturing facility setting

Employee is required to wear hair restraints safety eyewear and footwear and comply with personal protective equipment and clothing guidelines

Must be able to work evenings early mornings weekends and holidays as needed.

At Plascon we work best when we work as a team when we treat one another with dignity and respect and value the unique contributions of others. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race national origin sex religion color disability marital status protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity gender expression genetic information citizenship or any other characteristic protected by law.