Front End Production Manager

SUMMARY 

The Front-End Production Manager is responsible for overseeing the front-end operations of the can-making manufacturing process, ensuring production efficiency, quality, and safety. This role involves leading a team, optimizing processes, and maintaining equipment to meet production targets while adhering to company policies and industry regulations. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Lead and mentor front-end production staff, including technicians and machine operators, fostering a culture of safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.  
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide training to enhance skill development.  
• Oversee the operation and maintenance of front-end equipment, including cupping, body-making, and trimming machines.  
• Monitor production metrics and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and minimize waste.  
• Troubleshoot operational issues and collaborate with maintenance teams to minimize downtime.  
• Ensure adherence to quality standards, customer specifications, and regulatory requirements.  
• Work closely with Quality Assurance to implement corrective actions for defects.  
• Enforce safety protocols, OSHA regulations, and environmental compliance.  
• Coordinate preventive maintenance programs to optimize equipment lifespan.  
• Assist in planning and executing equipment upgrades and installations.  
• Collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams to improve machine performance.  
• Apply Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to drive operational excellence.  
• Prepare and present reports on production performance, downtime, and efficiency improvements.  
• Participate in cross-functional meetings to align production objectives with company goals.  

Food Safety  

Responsible and?required?to notify management about actual or potential food safety?issues;?and empowered to act to resolve food safety issues within their scope of work. If this position is vacant for any significant?period of?time?the obligation for completion of all food safety and quality related tasks will become the responsibility of the direct manager or a qualified designee. 

QUALIFICATIONS  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Education: 

A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field is preferred; equivalent work experience will be considered. The ideal candidate will have over five years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in can making or metal packaging, along with prior supervisory or managerial experience. 

Skills/Knowledge: 

Strong technical expertise in can-making equipment, including cuppers, body makers, and trimmers, as well as familiarity with PLC-controlled machinery and automated production systems. Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities are key, along with the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Strong analytical skills and a focus on continuous improvement are also critical for success in this role. 

Computer Skills:  

The ability to work effectively in a Microsoft Windows environment (Word, Excel, Outlook, and internal software programs). 

Physical Demands: 

The Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and use hands to finger, handle and feel objects, tools, and controls. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, bend, and reach with hands and arms. 
• The employee must?frequently?lift and/or move up to 25?pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to?50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.