Production Manager

What you'll do:

• Direct production activities, collaborating closely with supervisors to optimize schedules and resources. 

• Champion safety and quality practices to meet regulatory standards and exceed customer expectations. 

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to boost efficiency and achieve strategic goals. 

• Lead by example, inspiring a culture of commitment to safety, quality, and employee development. 

• Monitor KPIs closely, proactively identifying trends and taking corrective actions as needed. 

• Facilitate strategic planning sessions to seize opportunities for operational excellence. 

What you'll bring:

• Bachelor's Degree with Five (5) years previous supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment with demonstrated strong leadership and management skills, 

• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in planning, resource allocation, cost analysis and budgeting, people management, and leadership guidance 

• Displays strong interpersonal skills and is accessible and approachable 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills necessary to persuade and influence decision making of individuals, groups, or work teams 

• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience managing multi-shift or continuous operations 

• Paper converting, chemical/plastics processing and packaging industrial experience 

• Lean manufacturing experience