Production Manager, Contract Packaging

Job Description: 

The Production Manager position is responsible for the management of the Contract Packaging staff, including hiring, training, and directing individuals performing at various operation levels, including entry-level packing, machine operations, material handling, and team lead, Maintaining, building, developing, and improving staff by setting clear expectations, training, monitoring, and coaching. Partner with engineering and operations to maintain accurate productivity standards; Identify continuous improvement opportunities and eliminate waste; Ensure a lean production culture is adhered to, including implementing 5S practices.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  

·        Safety

·        Quality

·        Productivity

·        Employee adherence to policies and procedures

·        Performance appraisals

·        Organize all activities and assign jobs accordingly.

·        Disciplinary actions

·        Cleanliness of the production area

Specific Skills:

·        Positive characterization by a sense of urgency, ownership, and pride.

·        Proven conflict resolution skills.

·        Proven Leadership abilities.

·        Hands-on work ethic.

·        Coaching, mentoring, necessary skills, and the ability to learn each job and product.

·        Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills.

·        Strong organizational skills with an emphasis on planning and prioritizing.

·        Goal-oriented, confident, outgoing, and able to work well under pressure.

·        Must be able to work independently and demonstrate effective initiative.

·        The ability to work as needed to cover production demands and multi-task.

·        Above average Computer literacy, particularly Microsoft Office applications.

·        Developing and maintaining standards, managing processes, analyzing information, and good judgment.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities);

• 2+ years of Supervisory experience is a must.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Solid verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate with all levels of employees and customers.
• Ability to work flexible shifts and to adapt to changing work schedules.
• Positive characterization by a sense of urgency, ownership, and pride.
• Demonstrated performance in continuous improvements.
• Proven Conflict Resolution & Leadership Abilities
• Professional and positive attitude with attention to detail
• Problem solving & Time Management skills.
• Computer skills (Microsoft Applications)
• Hands-on work ethic