Production Manager - Talent Wave Associates, LLC

Manage overall plant production in achieving Safety, Quality, Service, Waste, Cost-out, and Productivity goals. Provide strong leadership to the team and manage the systems, equipment, people, and materials according to the established policies, procedures, specifications, and customer requirements.

• Act as a safety leader and put safety first in all responsibilities. Work in conjunction with the EHS Manager to establish and maintain all policies and programs to ensure a safe working environment. Participate in incident investigations for near misses, injuries, and/or property damage that occur in the functional areas.
• Identify opportunities and problem areas for targeted improvement by creating, reviewing, and monitoring data or reports that show performance to KPIs, specifically safety, quality, waste, and productivity.
• Work with planning and maintenance departments to maximize equipment maintenance programs and prioritize the proper PM schedules to ensure mechanical performance.
• Collaborate with engineering personnel in the role of a project team member for new machine installations and start-ups. Provide pertinent information to ensure all machine specifications, auxiliary equipment, installation, operator training, etc., meet production needs.
• Oversee development of production associates to increase human capital goals, including devising a training method/plan for continuous skill improvement, while participating in capital planning to ensure financial and operational objectives are met.
• Perform all aspects of human capital management for direct reports, including goal setting, improvement targets for KPIs, salary planning, and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with department safety, product safety, fire protection, Company policies/procedures, and housekeeping programs.
• Ensure effective, timely, and well-developed communications for all product associates.
• Manage process control initiatives by ensuring manufacturing SOPs exist and that they are sufficient for quality, safety, and process control.
• Participate in the budgeting process, capital planning, cost take out, staffing, and other elements to ensure financial and operational objectives are met.
• Lead and ensure the growth of CI culture by providing resources, participating in teams, and leading teams as necessary.
• Promote a safety culture and environment to send every employee home every day without injury.
• Meet or exceed plant business plan and KPIs.
• Ensure effective and efficient equipment installation & maintenance.
• Oversee facility/building maintenance for effective operations.
• Operate within an established budget.
• Establish and execute Best Practices.
• Plan and utilize Client, materials, and machinery effectively and cost-efficiently.
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of all production records and reports.
• Strong Human Capital planning, development, and management for direct reports.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering, business administration, or related field.
• 5 years of relevant experience in a production environment.
• Demonstrated passion for safety.
• 3 years of supervisory/management experience, preferably in flexible packaging.
• Proven ability to lead and drive continuous improvement.
• Strong Customer Service Mindset.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

We are an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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