Production Manager - Highlands

Plastipak Packaging • Highlands, TX

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About The Position

Position Description: Responsible for ensuring that production plans are executed, must be active in organizing and controlling the blow molding and auxiliary departments. Ensures completion of preventative maintenance as outlined by machine specifications and guidelines. Has knowledge of various production orders; and ensures that all products meet customer specifications. Responsible for maintaining clean, safe work environment. Responsible for planning and maintaining housekeeping procedures.

Requirements

• A (B.A. or B.S.) in Industrial Technology or related field, with emphasis on plastics and / or related experience.
• Team oriented.
• Self - Motivation and flexibility of job assignments.
• Blend of technical, interpersonal skills.
• Must possess strong leadership skills.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to build a strong working relationship with employees on shop floor.

Responsibilities

• Member of the site steering team
• Responsible for maintaining ISO, OSHA, and GMP standards
• Works with site schedulers and cell leaders to plans production schedules, establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing products.
• Develops plans for efficient use of materials, machines, and associates.
• Ensures products are in accordance with customer specified requirements, identifies areas in the process for improvements, leads or directs process improvement teams.
• Reports on the effectiveness and performance of the production activities to the Conversion Manager and Site Steering Team.
• Informs Site Manager of any changes in production.
• Leads Maintenance Manager and department
• Responsible for limiting costs when ordering and installing parts on the machines.
• Meets with supervisors to discuss improvements and work with teams to complete root cause analysis on issues identified in the process.
• Ensures that the Site Quality Policy, Operational Procedures and High Standards of Workmanship are maintained at all times.
• Ensures that heldware inventory is managed to ensure that plant targets are achieved.
• Ensures training of new team members
• Resolves machinery and quality problems in the conversion department.
• Responsible for maintaining a high level of motivation.
• Housekeeping and safety.
• Initiate action for food safety issues

Benefits

• Wellness Programs
• Health Insurance Coverage, including Medical, Dental & Vision
• EAP, Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Disability Insurance: Short-Term & Long-Term
• Accidental Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) Plan, with Company Matching Contribution & Profit Sharing feature
• Paid Time Off - 80 hours within 1st year & subsequent increases
• Paid Company Holidays
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Caregiving via Care.com
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Sons and Daughters Scholarship Program
• Travel Assistance
• Employee Discount Programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees