Production Manager - Nights

Company: HotRun Inc.
Location: Inwood
Posted on: August 7, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionAs Night Shift Production Manager of a high speed consumer packaging manufacturing plant of over 175 employees, you will be responsible for planning, managing and directing all operations activities to achieve safe, efficient and economical production within established manufacturing costs; and to maintain the highest standards of quality and volume requirements. As Production Manager you will also lead continuous improvement initiatives on the shop floor. The ideal candidate should have proven operational effectiveness at a leadership level of a manufacturing plant, possess excellent people management skills, have lean manufacturing certification and proven success in managing process improvement projects. Experience working in the Flexible Packaging industry is highly desired.

Job Dimensions:Organizational skills with demonstrated ability to prioritize and multi-taskExcellent interpersonal and coaching skillsMust be able to communicate effectively (oral and written) with co-workers at all levelsMust be able to maintain high level of confidentiality and discretionStrong supervisory and people development skills

Principal Accountabilities:Identify and implement creative cost reduction opportunitiesAs a member of the Senior Plant Staff, develop short and long-term plans, policies, programs, operating procedures and objectivesDelegate responsibilities, provide guidance and give direction to the Floor Supervision and Operations co-workersMaintain close surveillance over operations through reports, staff meetings, observation and personal contact to assure integration of workflow, timely production, budgetary conformance and utilization of personal skills and machinesAssist and advise others to resolve problems and implement permanent corrective actionAct as a liaison between co-workers and management team to keep people informed on matters of communication, decisions and policiesAdminister or assist in coordination of various programs such as, housekeeping, cost reduction, plant security, staffing and hourly wage administration, continuous improvement, 6S Assist in the interview process for administrative, managerial and supervisory positionsEnsure all plant productivity, quality and safety goals are achievedEnsure all quality and process procedures are followed at all levels in Production departmentEnsure spending does not exceed budget Identify target performance levels for plant awards program; challenge team to achieve goalsSupport Six Sigma/Lean effortsEstablish accurate production standards, monitor productivity performance regularly Work with the maintenance, R&D, Logistics, and Engineering teams so that the teams are completely integrated into and always in support of operational objectives

Major challenges & complexities:Team development and supervisionSafe and efficient flexible packaging equipment operationsAchieving operational key performance indicators

Minimum 5 years management experience and college completed degree is a must.

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