Production Manager

The Production Manager oversees the operations of a plastics manufacturing facility and reports to the President. The Production Manager will supervise, lead and coach direct and indirect reports to meet production, quality and safety goals. in this role you will be responsible for the following:

Role and Responsibilities

· Oversee production activities in a 24 hour / 7 day a week operation

· Responsible for oversite of multiple location

· Oversee maintenance of multiple locations

· Make production improvements and implement cost saving initiatives

· Analyze issues, anticipate and resolve problems, recommend improvements and implement required changes

· Promote a clean and safe working environment

· Communication with internal departments on production goals and deadlines

· Coach, mentor, evaluate and discipline employees as necessary on production, safety, and quality (including GMP and Product Safety)

Expectations

· Provide day to day leadership of the facilities operations and development of employees

· Produce solutions and use appropriate problem-solving techniques to resolve plant issues

· Supervise crews to obtain top-quality workmanship and efficiency,

· Plan parts and materials needed for production schedule

· Leading and assisting with continuous improvement initiatives and process improvements

· Evaluating production levels and proposing adjustments for efficiency

Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree preferred (Engineering, or related field)

· At least 3 years in a similar manufacturing and/or operations environment in a leadership role

· Proven experience as Production Manager in a manufacturing facility

· Experience making process improvements to the manufacturing process

· Ability to direct and implement environmental, health, and safety policies and procedures

· Ability to lead team members toward the achievement of company goals

· Plastics industry experience preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Altavista, VA 24517 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Altavista, VA 24517: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $80,000 - $90,000