Production Manager

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:

This is a leadership position directly accountable for the effective operation and performance of the manufacturing plant.  The production manager will ensure that the various functions of the operation interact cohesively to meet the overall goals of the plant.  The individual will also provide clear direction and leadership to the staff through goal setting and timely feedback.  Must maintain a clear focus on the tactical & strategic plans of the facility and ensure that they are closely aligned with company goals and objectives.  The production manager interfaces with all cross-functional groups and acts as a liaison between the manufacturing plant and other disciplines.  Direct Reports can include: shift supervisors and operation support engineer.

 MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide leadership to the production staff to ensure the various internal and external functions are operating efficiently and cohesively.
• Ensure that the plant meets or exceeds key production goals.
• Optimizes labor, production line, and materials utilization.
• Ensures that employees conduct their duties in accordance with plant safety policies, procedures, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Timely and effective communication with management on key issues.
• Effectively manage relationships with cross functional support groups.
• Proactive and regular review of all key operating indices including appropriate reactions to variations.

EDUCATION:  

Preferred: Bachelor’s degree (Technical or Business discipline)

EXPERIENCE:

Required: 3-5 years of plant leadership experience in a manufacturing facility.

Preferred: 5-7 years’ experience managing a diverse staff in a medium to large technical plastic thermoforming and extrusion process operation

SKILLS:

Required: Excellent communication & interpersonal skills; strong technical background; proven leadership skills with experience supervising managers; strong data analysis skills; budgeting preparation and management skills; strong writing, computer and presentation skills; strong ownership of Safety; Basic knowledge of equipment

Preferred: Lean Manufacturing Certified; Black Belt Certified; Basic financial understanding to be able to translate plant performance to P/L output; knowledge of HDPE and PP processing; knowledge of dry offset Printing Technologies

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (if applicable):

The physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the Plant Manager job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions.

LIMITATIONS & DISCLAIMER:

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. 

Silgan will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities unless doing so would cause undue hardship.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the associate occupying this position.  Associates will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities.  To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.  Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis. 

Silgan Plastic Food Containers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status.  Silgan Plastics is a drug-free workplace. 

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.

Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status.

Silgan is a drug-free workplace.