Production Manager

Genpak; Charlotte, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid vacation time

11 paid holidays

401k with company match

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Daily pay access

Job summary

Genpak in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Production Manager to oversee daily manufacturing operations in a 24/7 environment. You will lead production teams, ensure safety, quality and efficiency, and collaborate across departments to meet targets. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

The role emphasizes development of staff for career progression, adherence to GMP and SQF standards, and data-driven production management to optimize downtime and productivity.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of managerial or supervisory experience.
• Education or a degree in a relevant field a plus.
• Knowledge of plastics industry processes and equipment, specifically extrusion and thermoforming.
• Knowledge of MS Office and familiarity with database applications.
• Basic understanding of plastic properties and behaviors

Responsibilities

• Oversee, plan and coordinate the production teams including Packaging, Operating and Material Handling associates.
• Coordinate on-boarding and training of production employees to ensure compliance with GMP, SQF, Safety and Standards of Conduct policies and procedures.
• Develop employees for next level opportunities to ensure progression within the organization.
• Review, track and report on production and operating data including production results, downtime, scrap and staffing.
• Utilize work order system to communicate and follow up on maintenance repairs impacting production results.
• Inspect machines and equipment to ensure operational performance and optimum utilization.

Job description

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Starting Rate

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Job Description

The Production Manager is responsible for overseeing the everyday operation of production in a 24/7 manufacturing environment. Responsibilities are to be completed with consideration of safety, cost, efficiency, timeliness and production of a quality product within specifications. This is a highly collaborative position requiring strong organizational, follow up and communication skills.

• Oversee, plan and coordinate the production teams including Packaging, Operating and Material Handling associates.
• Coordinate on-boarding and training of production employees to ensure compliance with GMP, SPC, SQF, Safety and Standards of Conduct policies and procedures.
• Create a positive work environment by ensuring an “Open Door” culture and fostering the positive exchange of ideas.
• Develop employees for next level opportunities to ensure your and their progression within the organization.
• Participate in the performance management process through positive reinforcement, goal-setting and disciplinary action in conjunction with human resources and plant management.
• Review, track and report on production and operating data including production results, downtime, scrap and staffing.
• Utilize work order system to communicate and follow up on maintenance repairs impacting production results.
• Inspects machines and equipment to ensure specific operational performance and optimum utilization
• Develops or revises standard operational and working practices and observes
• Compiles, stores, and retrieves production data.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

Project Management:

• Ability to oversee, coordinate and/or support continuous improvement projects from conception through to implementation

Interpersonal/Communication:

• Demonstrates the servant leadership values of valuing people, humility, listening, trust and caring toward the employees under their stewardship.
• Demonstrates a high level of responsiveness to employee concerns and ideas for improvement.
• Ability to participate and/or foster interdepartmental communication and teamwork.
• Ability to prioritize multi-task duties without loss of efficiency or composure.
• Effective written and verbal communication and the ability to disseminate information in a timely and diplomatic manner.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet scheduled deadlines, respond to emergency situations without loss of efficiency or composure.
• Communicate regularly and pro-actively with upper management regarding problems or issues impacting production.
• Ability to establish and build relationships with internal/external customers.
• Ability to utilize professional negotiations skills and training.
• Demonstrates the servant leadership values of valuing people, humility, listening, trust and caring toward the employees under their stewardship.
• Demonstrates a high level of responsiveness to employee concerns and ideas for improvement.

Technical Knowledge:

• Demonstrates familiarity with finished goods, production supplies and materials, production methods and procedures.
• Demonstrates fundamental understanding of polymer processing to include extrusion and thermoforming.
• Ability to analyze and apply knowledge of machine/equipment capabilities to maximize production schedules.
• Demonstrates a fundamental understanding of standard manufacturing business processes.
• Demonstrate ability to initiate and perform root cause analysis and implement corrective action to drive improvement.
• Ability to meet or exceed performance standards and continuously improve upon them.

Quality:

• Ability to read, understand and analyze statistical data and characteristics.
• Ability to correctly utilize gauging equipment.

Compliance & Regulatory:

• Ensures receiving, storage and usage procedures of production materials or supplies are completed in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Safe Quality Food (SQF).
• Maintain required records and documentation, as related to materials and supplies, for internal/external audit requirements including SPC, GMP, SQF and customer specific (Panda Express, Yum).
• Create processes, ensure compliance and train employees on standard operational procedures in relation to SPC program, polices, procedures and third party GMP audits.

Safety:

• Demonstrated ability to comply with all Company policies and procedures and to uphold, support and exemplify the safety programs and standards.
• Demonstrated understanding of the key components that comprise an effective plant wide safety program along with the ability to lead, develop and drive world class safety performance.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a managerial or supervisory position.
• Education or a degree in a relevant field a plus.
• Knowledge of the Plastics Industry processes and equipment, specifically extrusion and thermoforming.
• Knowledge of raw material and production supplies utilized in the production of finished goods.
• Knowledge of MS Office and familiarity with database applications.
• Basic understanding of plastic physical properties and behaviors

Requirements

ADA – ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Must be able to:

• Work an 8-hour shift with overtime as required.
• stand and/or walk constantly
• Sit occassionally
• Speak and hear constantly
• Use of fingers, hands and arms constantly

Genpak offers a comprehensive benefits package to all team members which includes but is not limited to:

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision
• Paid Vacation Time
• 11 Paid Holidays
• 401k with a generous company match
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Daily Pay Access

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