Manufacturing Manager

Itape; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Itape in Marietta, GA seeks a Manufacturing Manager I for Protective Packaging to lead daily plant operations, ensuring safety, quality and productivity. You will drive continuous improvement, manage resources and collaborate across departments to meet site goals.

The role requires strong project management, Lean Six Sigma knowledge and excellent communication skills, with the ability to balance workloads in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 5+ years experience in a maintenance supervisor/manager role.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and web-based technologies.
• Project management and continuous improvement skills, including lean six sigma and IPS.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage heavy workload in a busy manufacturing environment and complete projects on time.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily plant duties: assign workloads, monitor quality, and safeguard employee safety.
• Develop and prioritize manufacturing plans to achieve service, quality and productivity goals including CI and waste reduction.
• Implement IPS performance metrics and assist in pursuing certification goals.
• Foster employee commitment to drive plant continuous improvement while upholding safety and quality requirements.
• Set a clear vision for areas assigned, aligning with site and corporate goals and leveraging technology to improve performance.
• Manage labor and capital resources, balance budgets, and plan maintenance and scheduling.
• Act as a key site leader, interacting with other departments and external contacts.
• Assist in developing annual performance plans to hit site objectives.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Lean Six Sigma

MS Office

Written & verbal communication

Workload management

Continuous improvement

Team leadership

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Web-based technologies

Job description

Position Description

Title: Manufacturing Manager I – Protective Packaging

Department: Protected Packaging

Immediate Supervisor: Operations Manager

Status: Exempt

Position Purpose: Manage the daily operations in plants within the protective packaging division. Provides leadership and direction to ensure safety, quality and productivity goals are achieved.

Principle Accountabilities

• Serves as principal oversight of on the job duties for plant employees including assigning workloads, overseeing quality, and advocating for the safety and health of employees.
• Identifies, develops, and prioritizes manufacturing plans to achieve service, quality and productivity goals including continuous improvement and waste reduction projects.
• Implements and sustains IPS performance metrics and assists Operations Manager in moving plant activities towards assigned certification goals.
• Develops employee commitment and ownership to drive plant continuous improvement projects while adhering to safety and quality system requirements.
• Establishes a clear vision for areas assigned that complements the site and corporate vision while optimizing the use of technology to improve performance, service, and quality.
• Manages the labor and capital resources to optimize the systems and methods which meet the business needs while balancing labor and expense budgets including scheduling of resources to ensure efficient operation and planned maintenance of equipment.
• Key site leadership team member that interacts with other departments in an open and participative manner. Interacts with others in the company and with external contacts.
• Assists in developing and executing annual performance plan to achieve business goals for the site.
• Related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Essential Skills and Experience

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or other (applicable) technical discipline preferred
• 5+ years’ experience in a maintenance supervisor or manager role required.
• Proficient use of computer based skills including Microsoft Office Suite and web based technologies.
• Demonstrated manufacturing based project management and continuous improvement skills, including a fundamental understanding of lean six sigma and IPS.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) which includes active listening.
• Ability to manage heavy workload within busy manufacturing environment and successfully complete projects within assigned deadlines