Lean Plant Production Leader - Operations & Scheduling

CKS Packaging, Inc; Naugatuck (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary Bonus

401k matching

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Job summary

CKS Packaging is seeking a Production Manager to oversee plant activities and meet business objectives in a cost-effective manner aligned with Customer Requirements, Quality Control Plans, and minimum OE Standards.

The role delegates authority to staff to ensure production and order fulfillment schedules are executed efficiently and on-time, leading and managing all plant operations in a manner consistent with Vision and Values.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of production management or supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment (blowing mold/plastics environment is a plus)
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to build and motivate a team
• Experience with scheduling, production planning, and process optimization
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead daily production operations
• Supervise, train, and develop production supervisors, leads, and operators
• Ensure production schedules are met while maintaining safety, quality, and efficiency standards
• Monitor machine performance, troubleshoot production issues, and coordinate with maintenance and engineering teams, as well as other departments
• Implement and sustain lean manufacturing practices and continuous improvement initiatives
• Oversee staffing levels, time management, and employee performance evaluations
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety regulations, and quality systems
• Track and report key performance indicators (OEE, scrap, downtime, etc.)

Job description

CKS Packaging is seeking a Production Manager to oversee plant activities and meet business objectives in a cost-effective manner aligned with Customer Requirements, Quality Control Plans, and minimum OE Standards.

The role delegates authority to staff to ensure production and order fulfillment schedules are executed efficiently and on-time, leading and managing all plant operations in a manner consistent with Vision and Values.