Production Manager

First Quality was founded in 1989 and has grown to be a global privately held company with over 4,000 employees. Its corporate offices are located in Great Neck, New York, with manufacturing facilities and offices in Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Georgia, and Canada. First Quality is a diversified family of companies manufacturing consumer products ranging from Absorbent Hygiene (adult incontinence, feminine care, and baby care), Tissue (bath and towel), and Industrial (print and packaging materials), serving institutional and retail markets throughout the world. First Quality focuses on private label and branded product lines.

We are seeking a Lamination Production Managerfor our First Quality Print & Packaging located in Anderson, SC with experience in solvent less adhesive lamination. This position manages all functions of the department to ensure we are producing high quality products, maximizing efficiencies, and maintaining excellent safety. This position will offer many challenging circumstances, which require quick thinking and problem solving methods to properly manage and support the operation. Flexibility is a requirement for completing the job. You will work closely with the Safety, Quality and Maintenance departments in addition to the other production areas.

Responsible for overseeing production control activities to ensure efficient material and workflow to support production plans. This position will offer many challenging circumstances, which require quick thinking and problem-solving methods to properly manage and support the operation. Flexibility is a requirement for the position. Must be able to work closely with all supporting departments.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Maintain a safe work environment, improve safety systems and eliminate the causes of accidents, and hold everyone accountable for their role in safety.
• Follows necessary GMP, FDA, SQF, and ISO regulations/guidelines.
• Responsible for non-exempt employees
• Responsible for all safety and housekeeping of the production floor and surrounding areas.
• Interfaces with Production Planning, Quality, Engineering, Human Resources, Cost Accounting, and Information Technology departments.
• Responsible for maintaining excellent human relations with all team members through policy development, performance evaluations, and training.
• Maintains and adheres to company policies and safety standards.
• Schedules, prioritizes, and controls all production activities to maintain high quality and efficiencies.
• Identifies and assigns work force for all upcoming lines and shifts.
• Documents all related manufacturing processes and good manufacturing processes (GMP).
• Assists with all product specifications and packaging requests.
• Assists in planning and scheduling of production machines in operation.
• Oversees requisitioning of all raw materials needed for production. ∙ Develops and maintains staffing plans and budgets to meet business requirements.
• Assists in the set up and production on lamination machinery.
• Inspects product to ensure all customer requirements are met and that a quality product is being produced.
• Performs all necessary calculations, analyzing information, and troubleshooting problems to reach the desired results is essential.
• Reviews the job order to determine film required for production and to ensure the correct film is brought to the machine.
• May need to perform other duties such as cutting cores to a specific length, loading film onto the machinery, mixing adhesive as needed, weighing finished rolls, banding, and wrapping finished rolls, and transferring them to the rewind area.

The ideal candidate should possess the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Engineering, or a related Operations field strongly preferred. In lieu of a degree, additional related experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a Supervisory position with at least three subordinates.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Production Management.
• ISO/FDA/SQF experience preferred.
• Must have experience with coat weights testing and other lamination quality checks including bond testing, and adhesive ratios and curl.
• Must have experience with solvent less adhesives and solvent based coatings.
• Experience in wide web flexographic printing with solvent based inks.
• Advanced knowledge of the manufacturing requirements for planning and operation.
• Standard knowledge of Material Requirements Planning (MRP), Total Quality Control (TQC), and Capacity Requirements Planning (CRP).
• Standard knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office programs.
• Standard knowledge of OSHA laws and regulations within the manufacturing field.
• Knowledge of safe storage and handling procedures for laminating chemicals.
• Fundamental knowledge of Worker’s Compensation rules and regulations and an understanding of employee relations.
• Strong human relations and interpersonal skills.
• Advanced comprehension of the machinery and mechanical functions of the operation.

First Quality is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification, or protected Veteran status.

• Strong problem-solving skills in aiding the efficiency of the operation.
• Strong communication skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,180.00 - $84,195.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 4% Match
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities
• Quarterly bonus

Work Location: In person