Production Manager (Bilingual)

Job Description

Job Description

Ventek Solutions (Ventek) is a leading manufacturer specializing in engineered shape molded foam components, protective packaging, and multi-material assembly solutions. The organization helps customers address complex challenges in product protection, component light-weighting, insulation, and design simplification. Ventek’s services span a variety of industries, including construction, automotive, electronics, medical, and more. Ventek Solutions leverages creative design, thoughtful engineering, and meticulous program management to deliver customized solutions. Ventek operates 8 plants in the US and Mexico with corporate headquarters in Charleston, SC.

In 2024, Black Diamond Capital Management acquired the Protective Solutions segment of Sonoco Products Company, rebranding the business as Ventek Solutions LLC. This acquisition encompassed the existing manufacturing footprint along with the embedded design engineering, program management, and commercial resources. As Ventek Solutions, we are dedicated to maintaining our advanced capabilities in creative design, thoughtful engineering, meticulous program management, operational excellence, and unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction.

The Production Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of manufacturing operations, including safety, quality, on-time delivery, productivity, material handling, and cost performance. This role plays a critical part in fostering a high-performance, team-based environment and ensuring compliance with best manufacturing practices and regulatory standards.

This position will be located at Ventek Solution's Shelbyville, KY plant and report to the Plant Manager.

• Champion a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory standards.
• Develop, train, and mentor employees to build a high-performing team.
• Provide motivation, guidance, and support to production personnel.
• Communicate operational issues and performance metrics with the Plant Manager and leadership team.
• Establish workflow processes that improve speed and efficiency while ensuring product integrity.
• Create and maintain staffing schedules to optimize labor coverage.
• Support employee relations and work closely with HR on disciplinary matters and employee concerns.
• Lead hiring, onboarding, and mentoring staff from diverse backgrounds.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives including 5S, Lean Manufacturing, and Kaizen events.
• Manage production schedules to meet customer demand while controlling overtime, inventory, and costs.
• Promote quality standards to ensure products meet or exceed customer expectations; oversee completion of quality checks and audits.
• Foster positive employee relations and satisfaction through strong communication, coaching, and development.

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