Production Manager

BWAY; Chillicothe (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mauser Packaging Solutions is seeking a Production Manager to lead daily operations at the Chillicothe, MO location. You will drive safety, quality, productivity and customer satisfaction while directing supervisors and frontline employees with the tools they need to perform safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities include Lean manufacturing execution, continuous improvement, maintenance planning, and coordinating with planning and operations to meet schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in engineering or operations management; Masters desired.
• 7–10 years in operations, maintenance, engineering or process improvement, with team management.
• Experience in a Lean environment.
• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification a plus.
• Strong understanding of mechanical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day manufacturing operations to drive safety, quality, productivity, and customer satisfaction.
• Participate in Lean manufacturing practices, Six Sigma, FMEA, and 8D problem analysis.
• Review production, safety, and quality reports; develop action plans with the team.
• Implement cost reduction and production quality improvements.
• Coordinate maintenance planning and preventive maintenance programs.
• Monitor KPIs and production schedules; ensure coverage for vacations and absences.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Team leadership

Operations management

Mechanical knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or operations management

Master's degree desired

Job description

Position Summary: The Production Manager is responsible for leading day to day operations of a manufacturing location/area to drive continuous improvement in the areas of safety, quality, productivity and customer satisfaction. Provides leadership to supervision and employees and ensures they have the proper tools to perform their job safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Actively participates in the site's safety and quality management programs.
• Participates and practices Lean Manufacturing practices to include Six Sigma, FMEA, 8D Problem Analysis.
• Prepares and reviews any and all production, safety and quality reports. Develops action plans with team members as needed for problem resolution.
• Establishes and implements improvements for cost reduction, quality assurance and production.
• Directs and assists with developmental or experimental activities.
• Works with employees to get their input for problem resolution to production issues/efficiencies utilizing problem-solving tools and skills as needed.
• Reviewing Key Performance Indicators (Daily, Weekly and Monthly) to ensure facility is on track to meet overall departmental objectives.
• Meets with Planning and Operations team members to discuss production schedules and changes in the schedule that are needed. Works with supervision to ensure vacancies are covered for vacations or any absences related to fulfilling production schedule requirements.
• Interfaces with customers and suppliers, Visits both as necessary.
• Implements proactive and corrective maintenance practices relating all production equipment. This includes scheduling any production line maintenance (major or minor) as needed for location.
• Develops and ensures sites have an effective preventative maintenance program and they are adhering to it.
• Ensures plants are meeting the cycle time requirements to meet throughput objectives.
• Ensures employees are properly trained in all aspects of their jobs to include safety, quality and production.
• Makes decisions regarding work processes or operational plans and schedules in order to attain operational objectives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in engineering or operations management, Masters desired
• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in operations, maintenance, engineering and/or process improvement roles including managing teams of people
• Previous experience working in a Lean environment
• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification a plus
• Strong understanding of mechanical equipment

Physical Requirements

• Ability to be on feet up to 12 hours per shift
• Use of hands and fingers to perform job function
• Ability to stoop, kneel, bend and climb
• Ability to work in confined spaces
• Ability to lift up to 35lbs
• Ability to work in a non-climate controlled environment, 90 plus degrees.

About Us

Do you want to work with people who are dedicated to innovation and making the world a better place? Do you want to build a career with a company that provides opportunities for growth and development? Mauser Packaging Solutions is that company.

Our mission is to help our customers achieve better sustainability with their packaging. And we do that by giving our people the opportunity to do important work, solve interesting problems and be part of a diverse, forward-looking team.

At Mauser Packaging Solutions, you can be proud to work for a company that's always striving to innovate and serve customers better-and help them be better stewards of the environment.

Whether you're a seasoned professional-or just beginning your career-there's a place where you can help make a difference at Mauser Packaging Solutions. Join us!

Mauser Packaging Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.