What are the responsibilities and job description for the Platform Manager position at First Quality Baby Products, LLC?
We are seeking a Production Platform Manager for our First Quality Baby Products site in Macon, GA.
This position is responsible for overseeing platform production control activities, ensuring efficient material and workflow to support production plans. This position will offer many challenging circumstances, which require quick thinking and problem-solving methods to properly manage and support the operation. Flexibility is a requirement of this position. Must be able to work closely with all supporting departments.
Primary responsibilities include:
Maintain a safe work environment, improve safety systems and eliminate the causes of accidents, and hold everyone accountable for their role in safety
Follow necessary GMP, FDA, and ISO regulations/guidelines
Responsible for all safety and housekeeping of a platform on the production floor and surrounding areas
Interface with Production Planning, Quality, Engineering, Human Resources, Cost Accounting, and Information Technology departments
Develop and maintain a professional relationship with all team members through policy development, performance evaluations, and training
Maintain and adhere to company policies and safety standards
Schedule, prioritize, and control all production activities to maintain high quality and efficiencies
Identify and assign work and staff for all upcoming lines and shifts
Document all related manufacturing processes and good manufacturing processes (GMP)
Assist with all product specifications and packaging requests
Assist in planning and scheduling of production machines in operation
Oversee requisitioning of all raw materials needed for production
The ideal candidate should possess the following skills:
Bachelor’s degree in business management, engineering, or a related manufacturing field or equivalent years of experience
Three to five years of experience in a supervisory or advanced technical specialty function
Experience in production management
Experience in inventory control, scheduling, and planning
ISO/FDA experience preferred
Advanced knowledge of the manufacturing requirements for planning and operation
Standard knowledge of Material Requirements Planning (MRP), Total Quality Control (TQC), and Capacity Requirements Planning (CRP)
Standard knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office programs
Standard knowledge of OSHA laws and regulations within the manufacturing field
Fundamental knowledge of Worker’s Compensation rules and regulations and an understanding of employee relations
Strong interpersonal skills
Advanced comprehension of the machinery and mechanical functions of the operation
Strong problem-solving skills
Strong communication skills
First Quality is committed to protecting information under the care of First Quality Enterprises commensurate with leading industry standards and applicable regulations. As such, First Quality provides at least annual training regarding data privacy and security to employees who, as a result of their role specifications, may come in to contact with sensitive data.
First Quality is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification, or protected Veteran status.
