Production Manager

Maximize your potential, own your impact. We are Charter Next Generation (CNG). We are curious. We are courageous. We are competitive. We are North America’s leading independent producer of high-performance, specialty film, and flexible packaging solutions for a greener tomorrow. Join us and our 2,000 employee-owners now as we passionately pursue sustainable solutions to create a better world.
 

This career opportunity is located at our CNG facility in Lexington, OH.

What we offer - Our hardworking team deserves benefits that work for them:

Total Rewards:

• Significant earning potential in year 1
• Progressive pay with skills development
• Additional earnings through employee ownership program
• Benefits day 1
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement 
• 401k with 5% company match at 90 days of employment
• Vacation upon day of hire

People & Culture:

• Sustainability leader
• Innovative & dynamic environment
• Safety & quality driven
• Purpose-driven & Values-based
• Community partners
• Earth stewardship

As a Production Manager your responsibilities will be:

1. Lead and Develop Teams

• Responsible for managing supervisor team
• Drive team performance through coaching, training, and development
• Partner with HR on headcount management, disciplinary actions, and engagement
• Exemplify company values while fostering a culture of feedback and continuous improvement
• Serve as primary point of contact for conflict resolution and change management

2. Manage Daily Operations

• Coordinate daily production activities and workflow optimization
• Oversee shift operations to ensure compliance with safety and performance standards
• Review and maintain production schedules, including resource allocation and setup verification
• Control production capacity, equipment utilization, and manpower distribution

3. Drive Performance Improvement

• Analyze KPIs and production data to identify and implement operational improvements
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for production issues
• Adapt manufacturing processes based on changing conditions and demands
• Maintain efficient production schedules while minimizing costs and downtime

4. Ensure Safety and Communication

• Promote and participate in safety programs to maintain a secure working environment
• Provide regular updates to team members on performance, company news, and improvement areas
• Collaborate with supervisors and engineers to optimize manufacturing processes
• Facilitate effective two-way communication between team members and management

A strong Production Manager will possess:

• Associates degree (required) or bachelor’s (preferred) in related field preferred. Ten years equivalent management or supervisory experience will be considered in lieu of degree
• 5-7 years of experience in a leadership role in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Strong team oriented professional with good interpersonal skills who is hands-on with a high energy approach to work.
• Proficiency in the use of PC and programs, particularly Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Ability to communicate ideas and information clearly, effectively, and frequently (oral and written) both to senior management, customers, and associates
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability

Safety at CNG: 

• Ensure that safety and health concerns are given primary consideration in all activities
• Follows company guidelines and actively participates in all safety processes
• Carry out job/area specific housekeeping duties and maintain a high standard of professionalism
• Look for, report, and correct any near misses/unsafe conditions or behaviors as soon as possible
• Identify needed changes and make recommendations - find a better way

Physical Work and Work Environment:

 Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Team members are also required to frequently talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 

Are our values a match for you?

• Committed – We act with integrity and respect for one another.
• Collaborative – We are better when we work together.
• Caring – We strive to be socially conscious in all we do.
• Courageous – We take risks to achieve better outcomes.
• Curious – We encourage new thinking to reimagine what’s possible.
• Competitive – We play to win.

Want to learn more about CNG? Click here to learn from our employees! https://www.youtube.com/@charternextgeneration

If so, we can offer you an exciting career opportunity. We look forward to receiving your application and resume. Become part of our CNG team today!

Equal Employment Opportunity: Hiring and advancement are based on job-related requirements and on an individual's qualifications to perform a job. All aspects of employment are carried out free of discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disabilities, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression or any unlawful criterion, existing under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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