PRODUCTION MANAGER

Join Our Team as a Production Manager at Berry Global!

Have you got what it takes to succeed The following information should be read carefully by all candidates.

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for excellence and innovation? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a knack for optimizing processes?

If so, Berry Global wants YOU to join our team as a Production Manager!

About Us : At Berry Global, we are dedicated to advancing and protecting what’s important. As a leader in our industry, we pride ourselves on our commitment to quality, safety, and sustainability.

Our mission is to create a positive employee experience where open communication and teamwork drive success.

What We Offer :

• Competitive Salary : Attractive compensation package with performance-based incentives.
• Growth Opportunities : Continuous training and development programs to help you advance your career.
• Comprehensive Benefits : Health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, and more.
• Supportive Environment : A collaborative and inclusive workplace where your contributions are valued.

Ready to Make an Impact? If you’re ready to take your career to the next level and be part of a company that values innovation, excellence, and teamwork, apply now!

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead and Inspire : Manage and motivate a team of production staff (operators, team leaders, technicians, etc.) to achieve daily, weekly, and monthly production goals.
• Optimize Processes : Implement and oversee efficient production processes to maximize output and minimize waste.
• Ensure Quality : Maintain high standards of product quality and safety, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Drive Innovation : Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement innovative solutions that enhance productivity and efficiency.
• Establish and lead plant safety objectives while ensuring compliance to safety policies and procedures.
• Plan, organize, and direct the manufacturing function to ensure the most effective return on assets.
• Interact regularly with Production Frontline Leaders and production employees to provide direction and leadership. Be a visible presence in manufacturing areas.
• Maintain ISO compliant manufacturing records.
• Ensure compliance to all site quality policies and procedures.
• Support regional quality standard systems for commercialization, SPC, and preventive and corrective action.
• Ensure compliance to daily production schedule.
• Conduct daily operations meetings and periodic plant communications meetings. Ensure budget and financial forecasts are developed and met.
• Partner with Finance function to provide accurate operational information and establish product costs and update standard assumptions.
• Partner with the Supply Chain function to ensure timely, effective and efficient procurement, planning, inventory levels and delivery of finished goods.
• Partner with the Human Resources function to ensure effective management of human capital.
• Participate in long term strategic planning involving the optimum utilization of Berry Global assets and human resources.
• Through leveraged knowledge of current technology and market trends, participates in the definition of advanced products required to sustain a cost-effective competitive position.
• Responsible for driving the full implementation of cost improvement programs to consistently maintain a cost competitive edge in the manufacturing of products.
• Initiate plans and processes to minimize manufacturing costs through effective utilization of manpower, equipment, facilities, materials and capital.
• Ensure compliance with all government regulatory requirements.
• Establish and maintain a culture of continuous improvement, quality, high performance and process excellence.
• Establish team and individual accountabilities for problem solving and cost reduction.
• Ensure effective labor utilization within departments to allow for maximum return on labor investment.
• Manage spending against budget and in relation to production volume.
• Establish management practices in department to encourage employees’ positive involvement, with the opportunity for constructive input and action.
• Ensure effective communication with all employees.
• Responsible for directing and executing planning process to drive continuous improvement activities in the department.
• Supports operational excellence effort for the department.
• Responsible for training and development for the department.
• Direct or support the effective implementation of investment projects approved for capacity or facility expansion and upgrades.
• May lead or participate in regional or global projects.
• Provide backup for Plant Manager.

Qualifications :

• Proven experience in a production management role, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of safety and quality standards.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Undergraduate degree in Engineering or equivalent combination of experience and education required.
• 5 years minimum in a leadership role in manufacturing.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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