PRODUCTION MANAGER – TN

PHOENIX; Newport (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

PHOENIX is seeking aProduction Supervisor to direct and coordinate day-to-day production floor activities at a 24/7 injection molding facility. You will ensure GMP, IMS, and safety standards while leading a manufacturing team and coordinating with Scheduling on production plans.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years of manufacturing management experience, strong communication skills, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement and personnel development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 2–5 years manufacturing management experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Supervisory experience in a manufacturing setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate day-to-day production floor activities.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, IMS, and food safety standards.
• Coordinate with other departments on scheduling and maintenance.
• Manage safety and training for production personnel.
• Review performance and implement continuous improvement.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Direct, monitor, and coordinate all day-to-day production floor activities and functions of a captive injection molding plant operating 24 hours, 7 days/week.

Description

POSITION SUMMARY: Direct, monitor, and coordinate all day-to-day production floor activities and functions of a captive injection molding plant operating 24 hours, 7 days/week.

Essential Functions

• Monitor and adhere to all company and governmental policies, laws, and regulations;
• Organizational development through employment, training, employee relations, and progressive discipline;
• Provide for employee safety and health with administration of all company and governmental safety standards and practices;
• Maintain quality standards through quality programs/procedures, GMP, and IMS standards, and food safety requirements, policies, and procedures;
• Assist in the hiring and training of production personnel;
• Coordinate the day-to-day production related operations;
• Adhere to annual and long term operational/labor objectives;
• Communicate plant maintenance issues to appropriate designates to aid in the efficient operations of the facility;
• Recommend/implement engineering changes to processes and standards;
• Coordinate with Scheduling department on production schedule;
• Monitor, track, & report all production of closures with the addition of scrap produced;
• Assist in customer complaint resolution, reduction, and prevention;
• Communicate all critical information and delegate appropriately to Production Supervisors.

Other Responsibilities

• Responsible for enforcing all Food Safety related policies and standards;
• Responsible for following and enforcing all Safety Rules, policies procedures and work instructions;
• Active participation in continuous improvement efforts for productivity, scrap, and quality ;
• Active participation in Safety program for the plant;
• Review direct reports annually on job performance;
• Other duties, as assigned by Plant Manager

Requirements

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred or equivalent experience;
• Prior manufacturing or supervisory experience;
• Computer literate and good communication and interpersonal skills.

Experience

• 2-5 years manufacturing management experience;
• Knowledge of injection molding processes;
• Knowledge of facility and equipment maintenance.