Production Manager

Please read full job description and ensure match before applying. Candidates must have a minimum of 3+ years working in a BHS Corrugator production facility (paper to box manufacturing).

We are looking for two Production Managers. One will manage the Converting Department and the other will manage the overall direction of all corrugate products for the facility including : oversight of manufacturing scheduling while utilizing key concepts to ensure efficient production methods and procedures, as well as the machine and equipment operations.

You will lead the plant team in setting objectives and ensure delivery of objectives. These objectives include, but are not limited to, production volumes, quality, safety, inventory, customer satisfaction, as well as meeting fiscal budgets.

What you'll be doing :

Drive continuous improvement initiatives and monitor all control procedures, recommending improvements to the General Manager as appropriate.

Revise production schedules and priorities as needed because of equipment failure, operating problems, or last-minute customer demands.

Review and analyze production reports (OEE, downtime, waste, etc.) to determine causes of nonconformity with product specifications, and / or operating or production problems.

Collaborate with the General Manager in the development and implementation of operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate operating problems and improve product quality

Develop strong relationships with key members of the organization to better understand the overall business and upstream and downstream connections to prevent possible delays in production and shipment and impact on customer satisfaction

Ensure all standards and customer commitments (i.e., safety, waste reductions, R&A, output, and on-time delivery) are followed within the plant

Partner with Plant Safety Manager to effectively communicate and enforce the safety program

Manage workforce planning to ensure proper staffing levels to maintain productivity activities (i.e., order readiness, customer specifications, speed trails, etc.)

Maintain working relationship with the union by following the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement

Identify training and development opportunities for facility’s Production Supervisors and monitor progress against performance goals

Collaboration : Works effectively with others to complete a task or achieve a common objective; ability to cooperate in both interpersonal and team relationships to foster enthusiasm and maintain mutual trust, candor, and respect for others.

Works through conflict constructively

Adaptability : Demonstrates agility, flexibility, and a willingness to modify one’s approach to achieve desired results; responds quickly to changing demands, processes, and updated information

Accountability : Holds self and others responsible for actions and results

Communication : Creates and delivers engaging presentations to internal and external audiences; develops new communication strategies and approaches to communicate data, insights, and critical messages resulting in clear understanding

Decision-Making : Uses strong problem-solving skills and supporting information to arrive at optimal decisions in an appropriate timeframe;

knows when to decide and / or when to seek additional input, and drive for consensus

Problem-Solving : Applies knowledge to frame, simplify and solve complex issues; focuses on identifying root causes to create solutions in a timely and decisive manner;

reconciles conflicting and / or incomplete information to develop solutions.

Background requirements :

High School diploma or G.E.D - Required

Associate degree or higher in Business, Applied Science i.e. Technical - Preferred

Corrugated experience - Required (BHS machine preferred)

5+ years of supervisory experience in the manufacturing industry.

Knowledge of machinery and how to identify issues and troubleshoot equipment

Demonstrate a general ability to use multiple methods for measuring employee performance.

Proven experience with lean and continuous improvement.

Ability to communicate effectively to all employees and to customers, both verbally and in writing.

Ability to learn proprietary software programs for the Corrugated Manufacturing systems