Production Manager - Tar Heel Rd

Mauser Packaging Solutions; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Mauser Packaging Solutions in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Production Manager to lead day-to-day operations, drive safety, quality and productivity, and provide strong leadership to supervision and staff.

You will apply Lean Manufacturing practices, Six Sigma, FMEA and 8D problem solving to optimize production, schedules, and maintenance. The role emphasizes collaboration with planning, customers and suppliers to meet throughput goals and improve overall efficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma; a Bachelor's degree in engineering or operations management is preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience in operations, maintenance, engineering or process improvement with people leadership.
• Experience in a Lean environment is required.
• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification is a plus.
• Strong understanding of mechanical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day manufacturing operations to improve safety, quality, productivity and customer satisfaction.
• Participate in Lean, Six Sigma, FMEA and 8D problem analysis to drive improvement.
• Prepare and review production, safety and quality reports and implement corrective actions.
• Develop cost reduction, quality assurance and production improvements.
• Direct developmental or experimental activities and assist with problem resolution.
• Engage with staff to gather input for solving production issues and efficiency gains.
• Monitor KPIs and ensure the site meets departmental objectives.
• Collaborate with Planning and Operations to manage schedules and coverage.
• Interface with customers and suppliers as needed and visit sites.
• Implement preventive maintenance and ensure adherence to maintenance programs.
• Ensure throughputs meet cycle time requirements and employees are trained.
• Make decisions on work processes and schedules to achieve goals.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Leadership

Problem Solving

Safety

Team Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or operations management

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-solution 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.
• 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

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.