Production Manager

Mauser Packaging Solutions; Homerville (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Mauser Packaging Solutions seeks an experienced Operations Leader in Georgia to drive safety, quality and Lean initiatives on the production floor.

You will lead teams of engineers and operators, develop action plans from data, review KPIs daily, and coordinate with Planning to meet schedules while controlling costs. Injection molding expertise and strong mechanical knowledge are essential to mentor staff and implement preventive maintenance and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in engineering or operations management; master's desired.
• 7–10 years in operations, maintenance, engineering, or process improvement with leadership experience.
• Experience in Lean environment.
• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt is a plus.
• Strong understanding of mechanical equipment; injection molding experience.

Responsibilities

• Active participation in site safety and quality programs.
• Lead Lean/Six Sigma initiatives and problem solving.
• Prepare and review production, safety, and quality reports; develop action plans with teams.
• Implement improvements for cost reduction, quality, and production.
• Direct developmental or experimental activities; mentor staff on problem solving.
• Coordinate with Planning and Operations to meet production schedules and cover vacations.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Team leadership

Problem-solving

Injection molding knowledge

Mechanical equipment understanding

Education

Bachelor degree in engineering or operations management

Master's degree (optional)

Job description

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
• Must have Injection Molding experience

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.