Mgr, Production 1

Shurtape Technologies, LLC; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Shurtape Technologies, LLC is seeking a Production Manager to drive performance and continuous improvement across shifts. The role emphasizes safe, cost-efficient operations that meet quality standards and coordinate trials, processes, and best practices.

You will lead a team, manage resources, and help achieve profitability and strategic goals. Ideal candidate brings Lean/Six Sigma experience, strong leadership, and a track record of implementing process improvements in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Experience leading manufacturing teams and driving continuous improvement.
• Ability to analyze operations and implement lean practices.
• Strong communication across shifts and departments.

Responsibilities

• Drive performance across shifts and improve safety and quality.
• Coordinate trials, document processes, and ensure procedures are followed.
• Lead TPM and continuous improvement projects using Lean/Six Sigma.
• Ensure daily SAP entries and accurate record-keeping.
• Manage staffing, training, and overtime planning.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Leadership

Process Improvement

Production planning

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering/Manufacturing

Tools

SAP

Job description

Join a Team That Sticks Together!

At Shurtape Technologies, we know how to make things stick. As a leading manufacturer and marketer of adhesive tape, we pride ourselves on creating innovative solutions for a variety of industries.

We have facilities all around the world, including in the U.S., U.K., Germany, Mexico, China, and more.

In addition to our specialty adhesive products, we offer well-known brands like Duck®, FrogTape®, Painter’s Mate®, Shurtape®, T-Rex®, Kip®, and Pro Tapes®.

Why Work with Us?

We encourage curiosity and creativity, working together to solve challenges and innovate. Our commitment to health, safety, and environmental responsibility means we make a positive impact on our communities and the world.

What We Offer

• A company that truly values your contributions
• A place where you can grow, make an impact, and be part of something meaningful
• A focus on excellence and continuous improvement, ensuring we deliver top-quality, reliable solutions to our customers
• An environment where employees are encouraged to bring their best ideas forward and adopt a growth mindset

More Than Just Tapes...

In addition to being obsessed with our customers, Shurtape is committed to being socially and environmentally responsible. We recognize that our actions today affect our world tomorrow, and we are committed to responsible manufacturing processes that protect the communities in which we operate.

We Ask for the Best, and Offer the Best in Return

We are looking for passionate, innovative individuals who thrive in a dynamic environment to join the Shurtape team.

Our tapes may do the sticking, but it’s our people who hold it all together.

Summary Of Position

The Production Manager is responsible for driving performance, continuous improvement activities, and clear and consistent communication across shifts. The position is responsible for maintaining a safe and cost- effective operation that meets quality standards. This position serves as the point person for coordinating trials, documenting processes, and adherence to procedures and best practices. The Production Manager provides leadership, manages facility resources, and meets established quality, regulatory, profitability and strategic goals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Comprehend and support the vision and strategy for Manufacturing department
• Consistent support of policies and procedures with hourly production partners, Manufacturing Coaches and Team/Quality Leads
• Implementation of the standards, practices, and programs of safety and health management process. This includes accident reporting, investigation, primary cause analysis, corrective action, implementation, and follow up
• Ensure communication processes are available to clearly exchange information across all the shifts
• Identify and provide the training tools and resources needed to address the current training gaps. Develop a skilled workforce both from a management and operations level.
• Create and maintain a standardized documentation process.
• Provide a comprehensive Process Improvement Program, using Lean / Six Sigma problem solving techniques,that incorporates best in class practices for production, quality and safety.
• Confirm labor performance is maximized and customer service objectives are being met.
• Oversee work center quality initiatives and communicate and recommend solutions to identified issues.
• Support culture and values by promoting communication, teamwork, and respectful treatment of all individuals. Communicate with hourly partners and associates on each shift to ensure a constant exchange of ideas, concerns, and information and provide constructive feedback.
• Hold the production team accountable to meet performance metrics.
• Development and communication of weekly staffing and overtime needs.
• Ensure daily SAP entries and confirmations are accurate.
• Insure resources are in place to complete the monthly financial closing.
• Support the maintenance work order/PM program and TPM initiatives.
• Review annual performance reviews to insure fairness and consistency between all shifts.
• Ensure housekeeping and 5S initiatives are being maintained.
• Involvement with special projects as assigned by the Plant Manager.