Production Manager

Overview

Magnera's purpose is to better the world with new possibilities made real. For more than 160 years, the originating companies have delivered the material solutions their partners need to thrive. Through economic upheaval, global pandemics and changing end-user needs, they have consistently found ways to solve problems and exceed expectations. By bringing together these legacy companies, the distinct scale and comprehensive portfolio of products will bring customers more materials and choices. With a combined legacy of resilience, Magnera will build personal partnerships that withstand an ever-changing world.

Responsibilities

The site production manager is responsible for providing effective leadership and daily guidance to all manufacturing departments while ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures. Oversee all manufacturing-related activities concerning safety, quality, productivity, and cost control. Foster a culture of empowerment and continuous improvement. Establish and lead safety objectives for the plant.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Establish and lead safety objectives for the plant while ensuring compliance with all safety policies and procedures.
• Plan, organize, and direct the manufacturing function to ensure the most effective return on assets
• Interact regularly with Operations Frontline Leaders and production employees to provide direction and leadership. Be a visible presence in manufacturing areas
• Support regional quality standard systems for commercialization, SPC, and preventive and corrective action.
• Ensure compliance with the 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, 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.
• Support regional quality standard systems for commercialization, SPC, and preventive and corrective action.
• 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
• Responsible for directing and executing the planning process to drive continuous improvement activities in 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 Director
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technical field or equivalent combination of experience and education required.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a leadership role in manufacturing, preferably textiles, extrusion, or paper. Six Sigma green or black belt preferred.