Production Manager - Blow Mold Background Required

BWAY; Rancho Cucamonga (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Mauser Packaging Solutions is seeking a Production Manager to lead daily manufacturing operations in California, focusing on safety, quality, productivity, and customer satisfaction. The role drives continuous improvement and oversees supervision and shop floor teams in a high-demand environment.

The position requires a strong Lean background, experience in blow mold production, and 5+ years in operations or related roles with team leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma.
• Bachelor's 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations to drive safety, quality, productivity and customer satisfaction.
• Participate in Lean manufacturing programs (Six Sigma, FMEA, 8D).
• Review production, safety and quality reports and develop corrective actions.
• Coordinate with planning to meet production schedules and manage staffing.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Team leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor degree in engineering or operations management

High School diploma

Tools

Blow mold equipment

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Summary: The Production Manager is responsible for leading day to day operations of a manufacturing location/area to drive continuous improvement in the areas of safety, quality, productivity and customer satisfaction. Provides leadership to supervision and employees and ensures they have the proper tools to perform their job safely and efficiently.

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.

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.