Production Manager

parkerplasticsinc; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base compensation

Performance-based annual bonus

401(k) with company match

Annual profit sharing

Paid vacation and holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid disability, AD&D, andlife

Job summary

Parker Plastics, Inc. (PPI) is a private manufacturer of plastic bottles and containers seeking a Production Manager for the Maryland plant in Hagerstown. The role leads production supervision, scheduling accuracy, and safety compliance in a hands-on environment.

Ideal candidates will have a technical background and proven management experience to drive change and improve performance across the plant, reporting to the Plant Manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business Management, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years in a production manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with Plastics and/or Blow Molding is a plus.
• Knowledge of Lean, 5S, problem-solving methods.
• Knowledge of OSHA, GMP, HACCP, SQF, manufacturing systems and processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office, ERP, and other database systems.
• Experience with employee relations and discipline processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 4 direct reports and 125 indirect reports.
• Ensure accurate scheduling and maintain inventory levels.
• Drive machine efficiencies, training, and safety compliance.
• Lead continuous improvement and cost-effective manpower use.
• Hold daily meetings to communicate objectives with supervisor teams.
• Coordinate with scheduler, customer service, quality, warehouse and maintenance to meet requirements.

Skills

Leadership / team leadership

Communication

Process improvement

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

Job description

Parker Plastics, Inc. (“PPI”) is a privately‑owned manufacturer of plastic bottles and containers. Founded in 1989, PPI has four custom blow molding plants located in Sand Springs, OK, Pleasant Prairie, WI, Hagerstown, MD, and North Las Vegas, NV. Parker Plastics is looking to hire a Production Manager to join our growing company and lead overall operations in our Maryland plant.

Why Parker?

• A 30‑year strong, manufacturing company with a history of sustained growth
• Focused on growth, efficiency, and continuous improvement as a company
• Striving to provide opportunity, stability, & work‑life balance for our employees
• Opportunities to participate financially in the growth and profitability of the company
• Lead an autonomous facility, with the support of a national organization

Benefits

• Competitive base compensation
• Performance based annual bonus
• 401(k) with company match
• Annual profit sharing
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company‑paid short & long‑term disability, AD&D, and life insurance

Position Summary

This position reports to the Plant Manager and is responsible for the direction and supervision of Production Supervisory staff in relation to all production functions/ needs. This position is responsible for ensuring accuracy in machine scheduling, helping to maintain desired inventory levels, manning, machine efficiencies, employee relations/retention, ensure training of all production staff, and coordination of production requirements. The Production Manager is also responsible for following and leading the team in safety guidelines. This is a “hands‑on” position for someone with technical expertise and active management experience. This is an exciting opportunity to drive change and make a significant impact on our growing organization.

Primary Duties / Responsibilities:

• Lead team of 4 direct reports consisting of 3 Production Shift Supervisors, the Production Scheduler
• Responsible for 125 indirect reports including support teams
• Be on the floor as a leader working with the team daily.
• Lead and drive management commitment to OSHA, SQF, GMP and IMS requirements
• Works with scheduling controls and in conjunction with the Production Scheduling function to ensure that schedules are developed which meet customer needs while maximizing production efficiencies (i.e. minimization of mold changes and downtime).
• Tracks production figures, labor, efficiencies, downtime, preform consumption and scrap on a regular basis. Identifies operational trends and issues and recommends actions to effectively address problems and capitalize on opportunities.
• Review Key Performance Indicators on a daily basis and create and implement plans to improve performance.
• Responsible for skills development and cross‑training of production supervisors, backups, bottle packers and material handlers, to increase knowledge base and flexibility within the production function.
• Create and maintain a positive culture to drive employee retention and alignment around shared goals and objectives.
• Hold daily white board meetings to communicate daily objectives and discuss successes, failures, and countermeasure activity with Supervisor teams.
• Communicate with scheduler, customer service, quality, warehouse and maintenance departments to ensure requirements are met.
• Identifies and implements continuous improvement activities to improve department performance.
• Ensure all job changes and setups are meeting the standards times goals along with cycle times for running production.
• Direct supervisors in employee relations, performance management (i.e. reviews), documentation of corrective action reports, counseling, etc.,
• Responsible for verifying timecards, monitoring production labor and tracking overtime costs
• Assist Plant Manager in communication to all plant employees regarding business needs, goals, and results.
• Plan the most effective and cost‑efficient utilization of manpower, materials, and machinery.

Education / Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business Management, or related field preferred but will consider non‑degreed candidates based on having the knowledge below.
• 5+ years in a production manufacturing environment. Familiarity with Plastics and/or Blow Molding a plus.
• Knowledge of Lean, 5S, problem solving methods and implementations.
• Knowledge and understanding of OSHA, GMP, HACCP, SQF, manufacturing systems and processes, engineering, continuous improvement, and quality systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office, ERP, and other database systems.
• Experience with employee relations and discipline processes.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally to move objects.
• Some travel required. Must be able to fly or drive for extended periods of time.
• Exposure to typical office noises regularly and occasional exposure to loud noises in our production facility and warehouse.

Growth Opportunities from Here

• From this position, many people will move into roles such as, Assistant Plant Managers, Plant Managers, or other positions in senior leadership!

Follow us on Social Media

• https://www.facebook.com/parkerplastics/
• https://www.linkedin.com/company/parker-plastics-inc./

Parker Plastics provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, pregnancy or any other factor that may be protected by law. This policy extends to all employees and includes all aspects of the employment relation.