Production Manager 1st Shift

Mauser Packaging Solutions; Rancho Cucamonga (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mauser Packaging Solutions is seeking an experienced operations leader to drive safety, quality, and continuous improvement at our Rancho Cucamonga site. The role emphasizes Lean practices, Six Sigma methodologies, and collaborative problem solving with cross-functional teams.

Ideal candidates will have a minimum of five years in operations or maintenance roles, blow mold industry experience, and a bachelor’s in engineering or operations management preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires Lean Manufacturing experience and problem-solving skills.
• Six Sigma Green/Black Belt is a plus.
• Strong mechanical equipment understanding and safety focus.

Responsibilities

• Actively participates in safety and quality management programs.
• Maintains Lean practices and problem-solving using Six Sigma, FMEA, 8D analyses.
• Prepares and reviews production, safety, and quality reports; develops corrective action plans.
• Implements cost, quality, and production improvements; directs development activities.
• Leads with team input to resolve production issues and improve efficiency.
• Monitors KPIs to ensure goals are met and coordinates with Planning/Operations on schedules.
• Ensures maintenance planning and preventive maintenance programs are followed.
• Trains employees across safety, quality, and production responsibilities.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Team Leadership

Problem Solving

Mechanical Aptitude

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree in engineering or operations management preferred

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:
• Minimum of High School diploma. Bachelor degree in engineering or operations management preferred.
• Must have blow mold industry experience
• Minimum of 5 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
• Physical Requirements:
• Ability to be on feet up to 12 hours per shift
• Use of hands and fingers to perform job function
• Ability to stoop, kneel, bend and climb
• Ability to work in confined spaces
• Ability to lift up to 35lbs
• Ability to work in a non-climate controlled environment, 90 plus degrees.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• 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:
• Minimum of High School diploma. Bachelor degree in engineering or operations management preferred.
• Must have blow mold industry experience
• Minimum of 5 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
• Physical Requirements:Ability to be on feet up to 12 hours per shift
• Use of hands and fingers to perform job function
• Ability to stoop, kneel, bend and climb
• Ability to work in confined spaces
• Ability to lift up to 35lbs
• Ability to work in a non-climate controlled environment, 90 plus degrees.

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.