Production Manager - Rehrig Pacific Company

Here at Rehrig Pacific, we are all about our people. Since 1913, our organization has focused on sustainable supply chain solutions while creating a culture and atmosphere where amazing people, like you, are celebrated for doing their best work. Rehrig Pacific has grown to meet the needs of our industry consumers across the country and internationally. We are constantly creating innovative solutions to transcend the new standards set forth by our customers. We find true fulfillment in helping others, both within the Rehrig Pacific family and in our communities. As servant leaders, we lead by example.

1^st shift: Monday-Friday (7:00am-4:00pm)

*Great benefits after 30 days of employment! *

Position Summary

The purpose of this role is to lead the production team in a 24/7 manufacturing environment, coordinating work between the production team and other departments (scheduling, quality, safety, maintenance, tooling, shipping) with a goal of delighting our customers by ensuring a timely, quality product all while developing the capabilities of the production team in line with our Vision, Mission and Values.

General Responsibilities

- Manage the planning and deployment of resources within the production team to efficiently meet customer expectations

- Serve as a liaison between the production planner and the shift managers, ensuring appropriate information is communicated to the production team, and that materials and resources are in place to support production needs.

- Ensure work schedules are coordinated and settle any disputes.

- Lead the daily coordination of mold changes, job startups, etc.

- Manage production department expenses and labor within budget.

- Ensure no new employee enters the production floor without first receiving the standard Day 1 MVP training.

Accountabilities

- Demonstrate safety leadership. Ensure actions and initiatives within the production team are in alignment and in support of the plant safety program. Take immediate action to resolve safety concerns.

- Ensure all direct reports; Shift Managers, Supervisors, Floor Assistants and Production Operators, receive quarterly reviews, detailed annual performance reviews and continuous value-added feedback

- Lead by exemplifying our Core Values and being good stewards of company time and resources and coach others to do the same

- With Human Capital, help strengthen the programs and processes that support the growth and retention of our people.

- Partner with your Human Capital Business Partner to develop a hiring strategy prior to posting job openings within your team.

- Utilize the Rehrig Management System to define, audit, and continuously improve production processes.

- Establish plant cleanliness and organization (5S) expectations and practices.

Qualifications

- General Experience: At least 6 years of manufacturing experience preferred.

- Managerial Experience: At least 3 years of direct management experience preferred.

- Specific training and knowledge of injection molding process a plus.

- Excellent Leadership Skills including strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills a must.

Rehrig Pacific Company is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also here.