Pregis Conover , NC 28613
Posted 7 days ago
We're Not Just in the Packaging Business-We're in the "Wow" Business
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Why Join Pregis?
Pregis is in the packaging business to protect what matters. We are committed to providing our customers and employees sustainable growth through purpose-driven innovation and customer-centric packaging solutions. If you are looking for a company that is thriving across various high growth industries and is innovative, customer focused, high integrity, believes in strong teamwork and collaboration, Pregis is the company for you. Check out the Pregis Purpose to learn how sustainability and social responsibility is at the very core of our company DNA.
About the Position:
The Conover Production Manager will be responsible for the Safety, Quality and Operational excellence of the Plant.
Pregis LLC, a leading global provider of innovative packaging solutions, is seeking a ProductionManager based at its Conover, NC manufacturing facility in our Polymask division. The plant operates on a 24/7 schedule.
As a Production Manager, you are responsible for leading a team of people in a production operation to achieve operating goals and operational excellence. Production Manager's lead shift supervisors who in turn lead hourly employees, approximately 60-70 personnel in total. A Production Manager leads their team to meet a variety of production objectives that may include safety, productivity, quality, maintenance, training, cost control, and standardizing and sustaining operations. They will manage performance metrics (uptime, throughput, quality control, safety, etc.) and identify improvement opportunities making data driven decisions.
Job Responsibilities:
Ensure the production is run in a lean are met
Safety
The Plant must be maintained in a clean and organized manner
Maintain OSHA 300log
Support in the development of Job Safety Assessments (JSA's)
Help Establish a Zero Incidents safety culture
Target of 1 Total Recordable Incident Rate for 2021
Perform Safety Audits throughout the plant via EASE initiative
Conduct employee safety training
Responsible for Environmental, Health and Safety, including waste management
Ensure compliance and accountability; including disciplinary process
Provide monthly safety score card
All employees are following Safety rules
Develop a 5S culture
Quality
Minimize quality returns/customer complaints
Ensure the quality of the manufactured products
Develop corrective actions to eliminate the re-occurrence of quality issues
Enforce quality procedures
Productivity
Collect, sustain and analyze KPI data
Internal Quality incidents
Scrap
Downtime
Initiate corrective actions from the KPI data gathered
Support in the achievement of the plants targets
Productivity
Scrap
Quality
WIP/Inventory levels
Others as developed
Implement Cost Saving initiatives that will increase the business's profitability
Hoppering session ideas with direct reports
Ensure On Time Delivery In Full of products to our customers
Provide daily KPI's to the Plant Manager by facility score card report
Safety
Productivity
Quality
Scrap reduction
Downtime
Work with scheduling to increase productivity
Attend weekly/daily meetings to provide productivity recommendations and execute plan
Minimize changeover plans by grouping similar products
Convert internal work to external work to find ways to minimize changeover time and increase capacity
Continue to develop strategies to maximize labor utilization
Responsibilities and job description
Hours worked vs. hours needed
Management
Manage the manufacturing team to ensure the facility meets performance goals
Cleanliness and organization
Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) and safety rules are followed
Monitor and Manage attendance
Supervisors and Leads responsibilities
Drive accountability on the floor
Work with other departments as a cross functional team that supports the goals of the business
Manage supervisors
Provide them with proper direction to achieve the company goals
Establish and develop goals holding them accountable for safety, quality and performance
Disciplinary actions/log if needed
Develop Standard Operator Procedures/Standard Work to create a consistent performance in the work place
Review employees performance and elaborate a succession plan
Ensure adequate training and job responsibilities are clearly laid out for new employees
Education / Experience:
BA from a four-year college (Engineering Degree is a strong plus).
10+ years of experience in plant leadership in a manufacturing business
Prior experience managing direct reports is a must.
Adequate knowledge of business and management principles (budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation and human resources)
Familiarity with industry standard equipment and technical expertise.
Skills & Training:
Excellent computer skills including MS Office; ability to manage and analyze large data sets and build models in MS Excel. Knowledge using SAP a plus.
Familiarity with regulatory requirements for operating plants.
Exceptional written, verbal skills.
Some travel required.
You're good at and enjoy...
Execute the production strategy and vision, by translating business objectives into tangible projects and actions
Establishing and maintaining routines and process control
Enabling efficiency through standardization and simplification
Being part of a team that is creating something better each day and values each other
A fast paced, hyper growth environment
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Diversity and Inclusion
We believe in diversity of thought and bringing together other traits and characteristics that make an individual bring a unique experience to Pregis. We strive to foster an inclusive environment where behaviors and social norms ensure people are welcome.
Affirmative Action/EEO Statement/Inclusion
We offer equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We support inclusion and believe in welcoming a collective sum of individual differences, thoughts, traits, and characteristics to represent Pregis' culture and achievements.
Visit us at www.pregis.com for more information about Pregis LLC.
Other details
Job Family Manufacturing & Operations
Job Function Manufacturing & Operations
Pay Type Salary
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