Production Manager (Plastics)
- $110,000 - $130,000
- Columbus, OH
Production Manager needed for a privately owned plastics food packaging manufacturer in Columbus! Newly renovated plant looking for a strong leader!
A bit about us:
Our client is a privately-owned food packaging company in growth mode! Join an industry leader in recycled plastics packaging solutions.
Why join us?
Comprehensive medical/dental/vision benefits
401k with company match
Vacation/Sick Time
Lump sum relocation reimbursement
401k with company match
Vacation/Sick Time
Lump sum relocation reimbursement
Job Details
Manage, direct, and coordinate overall production operations to meet established goals in safety, quality, cost, and customer service.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Implement a safety culture and reduce workplace injuries through training and establishing safe work standards.
- Standardize manufacturing methodologies and processes through the development and implementation of Best Practices and assure effectiveness through training and auditing.
- Drive continuous improvement through the identification and successful implementation of projects focused on improving bottom-line performance of the manufacturing department.
- Ensure that the responsibilities, authorities, and accountability of all direct reports are defined and understood.
- Monitor production metrics (run efficiency, uptime, scrap rates, and machine utilization) and ensure they maintain or exceed established goals. Implement strategies to improve production operations in order to achieve these goals.
- Coordinate the execution of production schedules based on sales requirements and plant capacity.
- Perform managerial duties related to personnel decisions, including, but not limited to, writing and conducting performance evaluations, hiring, disciplinary and termination decisions, and work assignments.
- Ensure adherence to GMP requirements.
- Identify products and/or situations that are at risk of product contamination.
- Identify products and/or situations that violate cleaning and pest control requirements.
- Inform supervision of equipment in need of repair and avoid temporary repairs.
- Ensure that any recent maintenance work has been cleaned and does not pose a risk to the product.
- Visually inspect raw materials for contamination.
Qualifications:
- Possess a high school diploma or GED at minimum, 2 or 4 year degree preferred
- 3-5-years’ experience in either plastic extrusion OR thermoforming processes.
- Minimum of 2 years leadership and training experience.
- Strong sense of commitment and urgency.
- Strong problem-solving and leadership skills
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment 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.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.