Production Manager

Job Summary:

The Production Manager is responsible for providing oversight and leadership for Salt Lake City manufacturing processes including all print, tubing, and ending equipment. They will proactively manage departmental metrics that impact cost (i.e., downtime, run speed, and waste) and is responsible for the day-to-day achievement of production goals, managing the performance of direct reports, making sound operational decisions, solving problems, and managing conflict. The Production Manager ensures the timely production of quality products that meet or exceed customer expectations. They ensure compliance with all Company policies and procedures and fosters a team atmosphere providing vision and demonstrating support for core processes.

Your Mission:

• Consult with the scheduling/planning department to review work orders, determine process, materials/substrates, machines and sequence of operation to be able to coordinate workflow and resources ensuring efficient execution against the production plan.
• Works with Quality Control to monitor output, assessing/grading each job for standard deviations and imperfections and problem solving to minimize rework, customer complaints, and overall quality concerns.
• Collaborate with the Maintenance department to minimize downtime through preventive maintenance plans and problem-solving machinery malfunctions and repairs.
• Completes necessary administrative tasks including but not limited to time reporting, workforce planning, production recordkeeping and reporting, safety & quality audits.
• Confers with supervisors to coordinate activities of individual departments.
• Actively engage and participate in Company LEAN manufacturing trainings and audits, looking for continuous improvement opportunities.
• Ensures staffing is appropriate to meet workload requirements and productivity standards.
• Oversee the performance of direct reports by establishing goals, providing coaching and guidance and conducting regular performance reviews.
• Acts as a champion of safety by modeling safe behavior and ensuring adherence to all safety regulations and procedures with the production area.

Your Profile:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration or related field required
• 5 years of experience in manufacturing and/or distribution environment.
• Demonstrated success fostering teamwork and motivating for performance.
• Must have the ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Six Sigma, Green or Black Belt certification or similar LEAN principles experience
• Multiwall paper bag manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Strong computer skills including the ability to prepare spreadsheets and effectively utilize Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Power Point and/or Access) to analyze data and trends

• Comprehensive Benefits package including full Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
• Robust 401K Retirement Savings, fully vested and company match.
• An interesting job within the packaging & paper industry.
• Opportunities for personal growth.