Production Platform Manager

First Quality; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary and bonus

Paid time off (three-week minimum)

Medical, dental and vision starting  

401(k) with employer match

Paid parental leave

Child and family care assistance (dep.

Bundle of joy benefit (free diapers)

Tuition assistance

Wellness program (savings on insurance

Job summary

First Quality seeks a Production Platform Manager to lead platform production control activities at the Lewistown, PA facility, ensuring efficient material flow and production plans. You will collaborate across departments, drive safety, GMP/ISO compliance, and process improvements.

The role requires 3–5 years in a supervisory or advanced technical function, plus a background in production management and scheduling. A strong focus on quality, safety, and cross-functional teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• 35 years of experience in a supervisory or advanced technical specialty function.
• Experience in production management.
• Experience in inventory control, scheduling, and planning.
• ISO/FDA experience preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of the manufacturing requirements for planning and operation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe work environment, improve safety systems and eliminate the causes of accidents, and hold everyone accountable for their role in safety
• Follow necessary GMP, FDA, and ISO regulations/guidelines
• Responsible for all safety and housekeeping of a platform on the production floor and surrounding areas
• Interface with Production Planning, Quality, Engineering, Human Resources, Cost Accounting, and Information Technology departments
• Develop and maintain a professional relationship with all team members through policy development, performance evaluations, and training
• Maintain and adhere to company policies and safety standards
• Schedule, prioritize, and control all production activities to maintain high quality and efficiencies
• Identify and assign work and staff for all upcoming lines and shifts
• Document all related manufacturing processes and good manufacturing processes (GMP)
• Assist with all product specifications and packaging requests
• Assist in planning and scheduling of production machines in operation
• Oversee requisitioning of all raw materials needed for production

Skills

Production management

Inventory control

Scheduling & planning

ISO/FDA experience

MRP/TQC/CRP

OSHA knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelortes degree in business management, engineering, or related manufacturing field

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Office

Job description

Founded over 35 years ago, First Quality is a family-owned company that has grown from a small business in McElhattan, Pennsylvania into a group of companies, employing over 5,000 team members, while maintaining our family values and entrepreneurial spirit. With corporate offices in New York and Pennsylvania and 8 manufacturing campuses across the U.S. and Canada, the companies within the First Quality group produce high-quality personal care and household products for large retailers and healthcare organizations. Our personal care and household product portfolio includes baby diapers, wipes, feminine pads, paper towels, bath tissue, adult incontinence products, laundry detergents, fabric finishers, and dishwash solutions. In addition, we manufacture certain raw materials and components used in the manufacturing of these products, including flexible print and packaging solutions.

Guided by our values of humility, unity, and integrity, we leverage advanced technology and innovation to drive growth and create new opportunities. At First Quality, you’ll find a collaborative environment focused on continuous learning, professional development, and our mission to Make Things Better.

We are seeking a Production Platform Manager for our First Quality Retail Services facility located in Lewistown, PA.

This position will be responsible for overseeing platform production control activities, ensuring efficient material and workflow to support production plans. This position will offer many challenging circumstances, which require quick thinking and problem-solving methods to properly manage and support the operation. Flexibility is a requirement of this position. Must be able to work closely with all supporting departments.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Maintain a safe work environment, improve safety systems and eliminate the causes of accidents, and hold everyone accountable for their role in safety
• Follow necessary GMP, FDA, and ISO regulations/guidelines
• Responsible for all safety and housekeeping of a platform on the production floor and surrounding areas
• Interface with Production Planning, Quality, Engineering, Human Resources, Cost Accounting, and Information Technology departments
• Develop and maintain a professional relationship with all team members through policy development, performance evaluations, and training
• Maintain and adhere to company policies and safety standards
• Schedule, prioritize, and control all production activities to maintain high quality and efficiencies
• Identify and assign work and staff for all upcoming lines and shifts
• Document all related manufacturing processes and good manufacturing processes (GMP)
• Assist with all product specifications and packaging requests
• Assist in planning and scheduling of production machines in operation
• Oversee requisitioning of all raw materials needed for production

The ideal candidate should possess the following skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in business management, engineering, or a related manufacturing field or equivalent years of experience
• Three to five years of experience in a supervisory or advanced technical specialty function
• Experience in production management
• Experience in inventory control, scheduling, and planning
• ISO/FDA experience preferred
• Advanced knowledge of the manufacturing requirements for planning and operation
• Standard knowledge of Material Requirements Planning (MRP), Total Quality Control (TQC), and Capacity Requirements Planning (CRP)
• Standard knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office programs
• Standard knowledge of OSHA laws and regulations within the manufacturing field
• Fundamental knowledge of Worker’s Compensation rules and regulations and an understanding of employee relations
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Advanced comprehension of the machinery and mechanical functions of the operation
• Strong problem-solving skills

What We Offer You

We believe that by continuously improving the quality of our benefits, we can help to raise the quality of life for our team members and their families. At First Quality you will receive:

• Competitive base salary and bonus opportunities
• Paid time off (three-week minimum)
• Medical, dental and vision starting day one
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid parental leave
• Child and family care assistance (dependent care FSA with employer match up to $2500)
• Bundle of joy benefit (year's worth of free diapers to all team members with a new baby)
• Tuition assistance
• Wellness program with savings of up to $4,000 per year on insurance premiums
• ...and more!

First Quality is committed to protecting information under the care of First Quality Enterprises commensurate with leading industry standards and applicable regulations. As such, First Quality provides at least annual training regarding data privacy and security to employees who, as a result of their role specifications, may come in to contact with sensitive data.

First Quality is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification, or protected Veteran status.