Production Manager

Closure Systems International (CSI); Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Closure Systems International, Inc. is seeking a senior Production Leader to drive safety, quality, and readiness for a 24/7 plastics manufacturing plant.

You will oversee 4 shift supervisors and a team of about 50, ensuring on-time delivery and performance against KPIs. The role requires a BS in Manufacturing/Engineering with 10+ years in manufacturing and 5+ years in leadership, plus strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• BS in Manufacturing/Engineering or equivalent combo of experience and education.
• 10+ years in Manufacturing.
• 5+ years in Leadership roles.
• Excellent communication and record keeping with internal/external stakeholders.
• Engineering mindset and problem solving with recommendations and solutions.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office and ability to use various computer/apps including database management.
• Extensive knowledge and use of manufacturing equipment.
• Knowledge in high-speed manufacturing (preferred).
• Experience training personnel in job-related activities (preferred).
• Plastics manufacturing background (preferred).
• Understanding of Quality as a QMS with ISO and Food Safety Standards (preferred).
• Lean Manufacturing (preferred).
• Formal Plastics process training and/or High Speed Manufacturing (preferred).
• Safety, Leadership, Teamwork, Customers, Agility.

Responsibilities

• Achieve safety, quality, and productivity goals in a 24/7 manufacturing department.
• Direct activities of the 4 shift supervisors and set department procedures.
• Oversee production employee development and overall department performance.
• Address employee concerns, train, coach and discipline staff.
• Make recommendations on hiring and terminations.
• Enforce safety, quality, GMPs and ISO procedures; drive cost savings and process improvements.
• Ensure accurate production reporting and timekeeping.
• Drive improvements in production efficiencies and labor utilization.
• Use plant reporting and accounting systems for cost control and capital recommendations.
• Organize and lead teams on scrap, quality, safety, and production issues.
• Serve as a key member for Corrective Action and Preventative Action.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing

Quality systems

Lean manufacturing

Communication

Problem solving

MS Office

ERP systems

Education

BS in Manufacturing/Engineering

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

Job description

As the key leader of the Production department, you will be driving our focus on Safety, Quality, and Product Readiness to meet customers’ needs and expectations. You’ll oversee a department of 4 supervisors and approximately 50 employees responsible for the production of closures in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.You’ll be a key leader in coordinating the production floor operations including the safety and morale of employees, the manufacturing operations, housekeeping, and equipment with the objective of improving the plant's performance in safety, cost, delivery, and quality. You are the Leader in upholding the sites Quality Standards.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for achieving safety, quality, and productivity goals in a 24/7 Manufacturing Department. Manageproduction activities and provide direction and support for all shifts
2. Direct activities of the 4 shift supervisors, establish department procedures, determine priorities and secure results through subordinates
3. Responsible for production employee development, conduct and overall performance of Department
4. Address employee concerns, resolve problems, train, coach and discipline employees
5. Make recommendations on hiring and terminations
6. Enforce Company policies, safety standards, quality, GMP’s and ISO procedures Drive cost saving initiatives, efficiency gains, and process improvements
7. Responsible for accurate production reporting and timekeeping
8. Drive improvements in production efficiencies and ensure efficient labor utilization
9. Use plant reporting and accounting systems to ensure cost control, make capital recommendations and deliver cost reductions
10. Organize and lead employee teams to address scrap, quality, safety, and other production issues
11. Corrective Action and Preventative Action key team member for internal and external matters

Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes

Educational and Other Skills Requirements:

• BS in Manufacturing/Engineering/Related Field/or Equivalent Combination of Experience and Education.
• 10+ years in Manufacturing
• 5+ years in Leadership roles
• Excellent communication and record keeping within company and externally with customers and vendors
• Engineering minded
• Problem solving including identify, recommendations, and solutions to topics
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Ability to use various computer and internet applications, including database management
• Extensive knowledge and use of manufacturing equipment
• Knowledge in high speed manufacturing (preferred)
• Experience in training personnel in job related activities (preferred)
• Plastics manufacturing background (preferred)
• Understanding of Quality as a Quality Management System along with ISO and Food Safety Standards (preferred)
• Lean Manufacturing (preferred)
• Formal Plastics process training and/or High Speed Manufacturing (preferred)
• Safety, Leadership, Teamwork, Customers, Agility

Shift Schedule:

• Primarily Works 1 st Shift with expectations to work with off-shifts as necessary.

Additional information:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Closure Systems International, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.