Production Manager

Plascon Inc; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Relocation assistance

Immediate vesting

Job summary

Plascon Inc. in Traverse City, MI is seeking a Production Manager to lead manufacturing operations, oversee the production floor, and drive continuous improvement across safety, quality, and efficiency.

You will supervise Supervisors, coordinate with maintenance and HR, and ensure policy compliance while meeting budget targets. The role requires a strong manufacturing background, lean practices, and effective communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; 2–3 years manufacturing management experience.
• Lean manufacturing and GFSI exposure preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production floor activities and direct assigned plant personnel.
• Drive safety, quality, scrap, and productivity improvements.
• Coordinate with support staff for maintenance, training, and capital budgeting.
• Lead Production Supervisors and work with HR to apply policies fairly and consistently.
• Review schedules and data to ensure on-time production and cost containment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP systems

Scheduling software

Job description

Description

Plascon is a manufacturer of specialty plastic packaging that is used in the food service, institutional and pharmaceutical industries. We are searching for a Production Manager to join us in beautiful Traverse City, Michigan. Excellent benefits package including 401(k) with employer match and immediate vesting. Relocation assistance is available. The Production Manager is responsible for the planning, organization, and directing of the activities on the production floor. They are responsible for direct activities of assigned plant personnel and continuously drive improvement on the production floor. This role utilizes resources to achieve results in the areas of safety, production, scrap, and quality. They are additionally responsible for coordinating with plant support staff to complete safety training, quality training, preventive maintenance program implementation, capital forecasting and annual budgeting process. This role directly manages and leads the Production Supervisors and works closely with Human Resources to ensure the fair and consistent implementation of all plant personnel-related policies.

Essential Duties and responsibilities

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Monitors production department’s progress towards department goals.
• Create effective policies and procedures to ensure manufacturing operates at peak efficiency without compromising product safety or integrity.
• Work with supervisors and team leads to assigned employees and equipment for optimized manufacturing efficiencies.
• Inspects machines and equipment to ensure specific operational performance and optimum utilization.
• Monitors staffing and communicates future needs and concerns.
• Defines and recommends objectives in each area of manufacturing. Develops specific short term and long-term plans.
• Makes capital recommendations for budgeting purposes.
• Identifies and implements cost savings. Monitors and reports progress.
• Review production and operating reports and resolve operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.
• Reviews production scheduling to ensure efficiency of operation
• Reviews production schedule to ensure equipment capabilities and maximum production efficiency.
• Coordinates new product trials with the Quality department.
• Coordinates manufacturing activities to ensure production and quality of products in accordance with said company's quality, and budget specifications.
• Reviews quality data with Quality Manager to ensure that quality standards are maintained.
• Ensures that safety procedures are trained and enforced.
• Keeps the correct parties informed on all abnormal or critical situations.
• Participates in and supports continuous improvement efforts throughout the plant.
• Manages safety team to support, train, and hold department responsible for compliance with safety rules and regulations.

Requirements

Manages four subordinate supervisors who supervise the employees in the blown film, packaging conversion, and other assembly operations. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units. Also manages Inventory Control Coordinator and Custodial positions. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems in consultation with Human Resources.

Competencies

• Oral Communication - Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Provides clear direction
• Quality Management - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Pays attention to small details; Monitors own work to ensure quality
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Supports organization's goals and values; Works with integrity and ethics
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly and in accordance with the standard operating procedures.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; or four to six years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in Plastics manufacturing is preferred.
• Strong leadership abilities. Analytical and problem-solving skills. Good communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
• Two to three years management experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Lean manufacturing and Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) experience is preferred.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills

• Ability to utilize computer programs for scheduling, time keeping, etc.
• In-depth knowledge of ERP systems as well as integration with other software and applications.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear

• Frequently required to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds.
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be available to support a 24/7 operation.
• Work is performed in an office and a production and manufacturing facility setting
• Employee is required to wear hair restraints, safety eyewear and footwear, and comply with personal protective equipment and clothing guidelines
• Must be able to work evenings, early mornings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

At Plascon, we work best when we work as a team, when we treat one another with dignity and respect, and value the unique contributions of others. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, national origin, sex, religion, color, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.