Production Manager

Company: Mauser Packaging Solutions
Location: Chillicothe
Posted on: February 20, 2021

Job Description:

Job DescriptionPlant Name: Chillicothe IBCRequisition ID:006151--PlantMauser Packaging Solutions is a global leader in solutions and services across the packaging lifecycle, providing large and small metal, plastic, fiber and hybrid packaging worldwide to companies in industries from food, beverage, personal care and pharmaceuticals to chemicals, petrochemicals, agrochemicals and paints. Bringing together the very best of its four legacy companies- BWAY, MAUSER Group, NCG and ICS-Mauser Packaging Solutions offers its customers true sustainability at scale.Position Summary: The Production Manager is responsible for leading day to day operations of a manufacturing location/area to drive continuous improvement in the areas of safety, quality, productivity and customer satisfaction. Provides leadership to supervision and employees and ensures they have the proper tools to perform their job safely and efficiently.Responsibilities* Actively participates in the site's safety and quality management programs. * Participates and practices Lean Manufacturing practices to include Six Sigma, FMEA, 8D Problem Analysis.* Prepares and reviews any and all production, safety and quality reports. Develops action plans with team members as needed for problem resolution.* Establishes and implements improvements for cost reduction, quality assurance and production.* Directs and assists with developmental or experimental activities.* Works with employees to get their input for problem resolution to production issues/efficiencies utilizing problem-solving tools and skills as needed.* Reviewing Key Performance Indicators (Daily, Weekly and Monthly) to ensure facility is on track to meet overall departmental objectives.* Meets with Planning and Operations team members to discuss production schedules and changes in the schedule that are needed. Works with supervision to ensure vacancies are covered for vacations or any absences related to fulfilling production schedule requirements.* Interfaces with customers and suppliers, Visits both as necessary.* Implements proactive and corrective maintenance practices relating all production equipment. This includes scheduling any production line maintenance (major or minor) as needed for location.* Develops and ensures sites have an effective preventative maintenance program and they are adhering to it.* Ensures plants are meeting the cycle time requirements to meet throughput objectives.* Ensures employees are properly trained in all aspects of their jobs to include safety, quality and production.* Makes decisions regarding work processes or operational plans and schedules in order to attain operational objectives.* Performs other duties as assigned.Job RequirementsRequirements:* Bachelor degree in engineering or operations management, Masters desired* Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in operations, maintenance, engineering and/or process improvement roles including managing teams of people* Previous experience working in a Lean environment* Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification a plus* Strong understanding of mechanical equipment* Proficiency in Microsoft Office* Strong verbal and written communication skillsPhysical Requirements* Ability to work in a non-climate controlled environment. Temperatures can be 90+ degrees on the shop floor.* Use of hands and fingers to perform job function* Ability to be on feet 8-12 hours a day* Ability to stoop, bend, kneel, sit, climb and balance* Ability to lift 35lbsEOE

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