Lead Production Manager – Fast-Paced Packaging Ops

AJM Packaging Corporation; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance (BCBS)

401K Retirement Plan

Tuition Assistance

Paid Vacations

Job summary

AJM Packaging Corporation, a leading U.S. manufacturer of paper products, seeks a Production Manager to oversee 3 shifts in a fast-paced plant. You will supervise production, maintain inventory accuracy, ensure quality standards, and document all paperwork.

You will coordinate with Scheduling, Inventory and Shipping/Receiving to meet schedules. Requirements include 3+ years of high-volume production management, strong communication, and knowledge of GMP/HACCP.

Qualifications

• Three years or more of high-volume production management experience.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills with focus on positive employee relations.
• Experience in paper, printing, or consumer product industry beneficial.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred; Spanish language skills helpful.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all elements of production to meet objectives and schedules with minimal labor cost and interruption.
• Provide overall supervision of the production staff, including interviewing, training, and performance reviews.
• Ensure product quality levels and compliance with GMP, HACCP and corporate procedures.
• Accurately complete, process and file daily logs and quality records.
• Monitor scrap levels and accountability for scrap.
• Coordinate with Scheduling, Inventory and Shipping/Receiving; ensure cross-functional alignment.
• Enforce housekeeping and safety rules and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Identify process improvements and implement changes.

Skills

Production management

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Spanish (helpful)

Paper/Printing experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

AJM Packaging Corporation, a leading U.S. manufacturer of paper products, seeks a Production Manager to oversee 3 shifts in a fast-paced plant. You will supervise production, maintain inventory accuracy, ensure quality standards, and document all paperwork.

You will coordinate with Scheduling, Inventory and Shipping/Receiving to meet schedules. Requirements include 3+ years of high-volume production management, strong communication, and knowledge of GMP/HACCP.