Production Manager

Hoffmaster Group Inc.; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of specialty products is seeking a Production Manager in Oconto, Wisconsin. The role involves leading a production team, managing lean activities, and ensuring safety and efficiency within the facility. Candidates should have at least 7 years of manufacturing management experience and a university degree in a relevant field, such as engineering or operations management. Offers a robust benefits package including medical, dental, and wellness programs.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Paid vacation

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years in manufacturing management.
• Experience in the paper or film converting or printing industry is a plus.
• Educated to university degree level or equivalent professional qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead the production team in Lean activities.
• Manage projects using established project management tools.
• Ensure adherence to Food Safety, GMP, and HACCP guidelines.

Skills

Team building skills

Leadership

Communication

Continuous improvement

Problem-solving

Education

University degree in Engineering or Operations Management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

ERP system (currently LX)

Job description

Hoffmaster, 139 Evergreen Rd, Oconto, Wisconsin, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 6:00 AM | Expired Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 4:59 AM

Hoffmaster is an industry leader producing the most complete line of specialty disposable tabletop products for over 75 years. Hoffmaster competes in three distinct business segments – Foodservice, Consumer, and E-Commerce. Our products can be found in thousands of retailers, restaurants, hotels, and more. As a customer centric company, we strive to deliver innovative solutions to both our customers and the ultimate end users of our products. This Innovation is a key part of what we do here at Hoffmaster, and we continue to drive the industry forward by investing in our employees and state-of-the-art technology.

Primary Purpose of the Role

Our goal is to have an efficient, effective production and distribution system that meets our customer needs by eliminating waste every day. We accomplish this by finding ways to shorten lead-time, reduce inventory and reduce cost using PDCA in spite of any variable volume and economic downturn. Responsible for the safety of all associates reporting to you. Work collaboratively with the other sites (including those that do not report to you such as the distribution function) to take advantage of synergy opportunities and share best practices. Lead the production team in Lean activities, Tiered meetings, leadership stand work, problem solving, etc.

• Provide coaching to direct reports (supervisors & leads) to help them become technically competent while also improving their capability to coach and motivate their people.
• Reinforce vision and values.
• Written and verbal communication upwards, downwards, and across the organization chart.
• Lead and delegate setting clear performance expectations and holding people accountable.
• Is organized and displays good time-management skills.
• Always carries self in a professional manner especially in dealings with employees and customers.
• Displays a positive attitude and expects that from direct reports.
• Is organized and displays good time-management skills.
• Responsible for the safety of all associates in areas of responsibility and throughout the manufacturing facility.
• Identify problems and ensure appropriate problem solving approach is followed. Ensure problems are ultimately solved to the benefit of the company and team.
• Manage projects using established project management tools and methods.
• Lead lean manufacturing events and train direct reports in lean methods.
• Create performance improvement plans and measure against these.
• Is process oriented and results focused.
• Understand and know all processes within area of responsibility.
• Basic understanding of company financial measures.
• Understands our Enterprise Resource Planning system.
• Knows how to use the entire suite of Microsoft Office products.
• Responsible for all activities taking place in the facility. This includes non-production areas such as maintenance and distribution.
• Responsible for hitting department goals for output, efficiency and uptime.
• Responsible for sharing the production goals and metrics with Department Managers and Leads
• Follow and Maintain all Food Safety, GMP and HACCP Guidelines

Required Skills and Abilities

• Development via OJT – PDCA: Utilize on-the job training and the "plan-do-check-act" cycle to develop people.
• Develop people by being a good delegator and coach.
• Knows and understands good active listening skills and then follows up.
• Utilizes good team building skills.
• Leadership: Set clear performance expectations and hold people accountable.
• Clear concise communication both verbally and in writing to all levels within the organization.
• Self-starter. Passionate about continuous improvement.
• Quality Orientation: Meets specification for both external and internal customers.
• Understands and uses formal problem solving approaches. Trains and expects use of same by direct reports.
• Sales and Negotiation Skills: Garners support behind projects/ideas. Consensus builder.
• Use of decision tools.
• Recognize Waste and Opportunity: Able to recognize waste and size up opportunities for improvement, even in a lean manufacturing environment.
• Competent in our ERP system (currently LX). Knows the Microsoft Office Suite of PC tools.
• Experience in the paper or film converting or printing industry a plus.
• Educated to university degree level or equivalent professional qualifications. Engineering, Operations management, etc.
• Minimum 7 years in manufacturing management

At Hoffmaster, we believe every person deserves to feel successful. That’s why we provide a total rewards package designed to support our employee’s success – at work, at home, and in life. This includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurances, Tuition and Student Loan repayment assistance, Physical and Mental wellness programs, Paid vacation and holidays, Employee Assistance Program, and more. Learn more about our Benefits at HoffmasterBenefits.com !

Reasonable Accommodations Statement: To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Hoffmaster, 139 Evergreen Rd, Oconto, Wisconsin, United States of America