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Production Manager
Nekoosa
Paradise (NV)
On-site
USD 90,000 - 110,000
Full time
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Job summary
Nekoosa is seeking a Production Manager for their manufacturing site in Las Vegas. This role involves leading production operations, ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards, and driving improvements to achieve operational goals. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and relevant experience in manufacturing, with a salary range of $90,000 to $110,000.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Minimum three years supervisory experience in manufacturing.
- Proficient in production processes and lean manufacturing principles.
- Strong analytical skills with a track record of cost improvements.
Responsibilities
- Oversight of production operations ensuring goals are met safely and efficiently.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational performance.
- Manage cross-departmental collaborations to maximize operational success.
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Your Impact
The Site Production Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of production operations at our Las Vegas manufacturing site. This role ensures that production goals are achieved safely, efficiently, and within budget while maintaining the highest quality standards. The manager leads and motivates a team, coordinates cross-departmentally to ensure smooth workflow, and drives continuous improvement initiatives to optimize operational performance. Salary $90,000 - $110,000.
Your Impact
The Site Production Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of production operations at our Las Vegas manufacturing site. This role ensures that production goals are achieved safely, efficiently, and within budget while maintaining the highest quality standards. The manager leads and motivates a team, coordinates cross-departmentally to ensure smooth workflow, and drives continuous improvement initiatives to optimize operational performance. Salary $90,000 - $110,000.
What You'll Be Doing
Organizational Development (20%)
Develop and establish top-performing team members who are motivated, accountable, and committed to delivering outstanding results.
Collaborate and interface effectively with all cross-functional departments—including Commercial, Finance, HR, Planning, Purchasing, and Product Development—to maximize operational success and enhance expertise across the entire organization.
Core Operations Excellence (60%)
Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards and regulations.
Effectively manage and take full leadership accountability for the site’s annual operational targets, including safety, housekeeping, quality, service, scrap reduction, and manufacturing expenses.
Deliver over $250K annually in operational cost improvements through disciplined project execution and effective budget management.
Drive and achieve performance goals by monitoring key performance metrics and KPIs to assess productivity, identify areas for improvement, and implement corrective actions.
Develop and communicate clear metrics for Safety, Quality, Service, Productivity, Scrap, and Housekeeping. Inspire and motivate the site team to take ownership and drive success.
Ensure production schedules are consistently met by optimizing resource utilization and minimizing downtime to maximize operational efficiency.
Collaborate with supply chain, planning, maintenance, quality assurance, and engineering departments to ensure smooth operations.
Establish and drive sustainability initiatives that reduce environmental impact, optimize resource usage, and support the company’s commitment to long-term environmental responsibility.
Strategic Project Execution (20%)
Demonstrate effective leadership, team collaboration and execution for all site projects, ensuring alignment and long-term sustainability for all active and completed initiatives, both operationally and environmentally.
Support key cross-functional strategic initiatives by providing site leadership and accountability to execute project plans effectively.
Ensure all approved capital and maintenance projects at the site are delivered on time, within budget, and achieve the expected payback.
What It Takes
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or a related field preferred but not required; relevant experience will also be considered.
Minimum of three (3) years of supervisory or leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
Proficient knowledge of production processes, quality control, and lean manufacturing principles such as Six Sigma, Kaizen, and 5S.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
What We Can Offer You
Three medical plans to choose from – including a Health Savings Account with Employer Contribution
Dental plans (two to choose from), Vision & More
Benefits start first of the month following 30-day period
Daily pay
Skill Based and Job Growth Opportunities
Safety Shoe and Prescription Safety Glasses Allowance
Competitive Salary With Bonus Opportunities
Peer Awards Program
Feedback Opportunities & Team Activities
Inclusion Council and Safety Committees
Engaged, Accessible Leadership
Who We Are
Nekoosa is the premier manufacturer of specialty print media, with a 60-year legacy of innovation. We offer an extensive portfolio of pressure sensitive films, waterproof synthetic paper, specialty print media, overlaminates, application tapes, and carbonless papers used to produce general-purpose signage; window, wall, and floor graphics; waterproof menus; cut lettering and decals; and multipart forms.
Nekoosa has 6 locations across the U.S. and a partner, Fourbases, in Aalter, Belgium. Our expertise spans coating, converting, and custom plastic extrusion capabilities. We have built an energized culture focused on growth, employee development and market leadership. Our success is rooted in our people, and we are committed to promoting work/life balance and integration by investing significantly in employee-friendly policies and practices. Whether you are looking to start, make a change, or advance your career, find your path at Nekoosa, and leave your mark on the world.
The Fine Print
A post-offer background check, and drug screen is required.
Nekoosa provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact human resources at hr@nekoosa.com.
- Seniority levelMid-Senior level
- Employment typeFull-time
- Job functionMarketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
- IndustriesPrinting Services
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