Production Manager

Position SummaryThis position has direct reporting responsibility to the plant manager and is responsibility for managing production supervisors and has responsibility for all daily production activities in the hiring, leading and support of employees in a manufacturing environment. Responsible for staffing of labor, ensuring all KPI’s are identified and met for all manufacturing shifts. Knowledge of manufacturing operations and equipment necessary. Responsible for employee Safety, Quality and Productivity of assigned operations.Essential Position Requirements (include But Are Not Limited To)SAFETY FIRST – Every employee of Cellofoam North America Inc. must demonstrate a strong commitment to following all safety standards, procedures, and practices to ensure a safe working environment for themselves and others.Responsible for ensuring that all Safety policies and procedures are in place and being followedSupports the site leadership team to including the assigning of job duties, ensuring KPI’s are met and recorded daily. Supporting and ensuring product being produced meets Cellofoam Quality specifications and requirements. The completion of daily production reports and shift paperwork as required.General understanding of manufacturing processes, quality standards, equipment operations, safety requirements and departmental procedures.Responsible for verifying all manufacturing production policies and procedures are met and tracked dailyReview machine data and KPI’s to ensure optimal efficiency and output are metResponsible for employee development – ensuring new employee on-boarding and employee performance reviews are completedResponsible to attend and support daily production meetingResponsible for the plants master production schedule (open order scheduling and planning)Responsible to ensure the plant / site is maintaining a clean and organized work area.Coaching, developing, counseling, and disciplining employees.Perform other production duties as requested by supervisor.Work in conjunction with other departments to resolve issues.Maintain a positive work atmosphere with a culture of respect for others.Uses appropriate judgment in upward communication regarding plant or employee concerns.Maintain a working knowledge and is in full compliance with corporate standards for business conduct and Federal anti-trust laws.Adhere to Cellofoam North America Inc. company focus areas: Safety, Financial, Customer, and People.Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. QualificationsKnowledge and Skill RequirementsCORE COMPETENCIESGood Communication skillsAbility to lead, direct, train and develop employee’sSupport and optimize production output driving continuous improvementMechanical: General Knowledge of machinery and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenanceAbility to use and articulate measuring devices (tape measure, calipers, weigh scales)Quality Control and Analysis: Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.Troubleshooting: Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.Problem solving in fast paced environmentAbility to delegate and manage the responsibility of othersFacilitate team building and development of employees Position Requirements And QualificationsMinimum of 3 to 5 years prior experience in manufacturing environmentAbility to read and understand CAD and blueprints preferredOrganizational, communication and team building skills Software Skills RequiredComputer proficiencyOther InformationFlexibility in working hours to include nights, weekends and holidays as required.Excellent time management skillsOvertime work may be required.This Position Description is intended as a summary of the job responsibilities for this specific position. Cellofoam North America Inc. (the Company) reserves the right to add, remove, and/or alter job responsibilities in whole or in part with or without notice. This Position Description is not a contract. Every employee’s employment with the Company is voluntary and is subject to termination by the employee or the Company at will, with or without cause, and, with or without notice, at any time. Nothing in this Position Description or Company policies shall be interpreted to be in conflict or to eliminate or modify in any way the employment-at-will status of the Company’s employees.#IND1977