Production Manager

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The Visual Pak Companies are aligned with many of the largest consumer product companies in the household, personal care, automotive and food product industries.

30 years of consistent growth with no end in sight is a testament to our best-in-class workforce as the foundation for our collective success. The Visual Pak is looking for innovative and dedicated achievers who are encouraged to keep a healthy work/life balance to join our team.

Position Title: Production Manager           

Reporting into Title: Operations Manager

Position Purpose/Summary: An on-the-floor Leader to create a high performance, highly engaged culture for the purpose of achieving client work output with specific consideration to Quality, Safety, and Continuous Improvement metrics. 

Direct Reports

Shift Supervisors

Team Leads

Position Responsibilities-Tasks-Deliverables

An individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty listed below. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

All duties as assigned and the following specific activities.

Primary Responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following.

• Selects, trains, and manages assigned personnel: production
• Maintains a safe work environment & works directly with EHS management team.
• Is responsible for overall people management of the work activities that need to occur for the production area and its associated support systems.
  • Coordinates with Staffing Agency to meet workforce levels as they may vary, account for changes, and participate in retention. 
  • Cultivates a positive attitude, collaborative, cross-trained, and problem-solving workforce.
  • Reviews and approves Staffing Agency time sheets for accuracy and errors.
• Manages daily manufacturing operations of lines and shifts to ensure the production plan is executed in a manner that meets or exceeds quality & cost.
• Aligns with customers and Planning Co-Workers to develop, implement, maintain, or reallocate plan to ensure the daily production schedule is achieved.
• Expected to proactively produce meaningful reports or records on production activity including but not limited to output, challenges, resources, expenses, and any other pertinent data to drive strategy or improve facility capacity.
• Performs daily production analyses and initiates or recommends necessary improvements where needed.
• Documents and maintains production processes enabling analysis for ongoing process improvements.
• Resolves quality, service & cost issues through quality review, improvements, metrics, and output accountability.
• Manages production supply inventory levels which may include projecting quantity and timing of resources.
• Actively participates in the safety committee in cooperation with the Quality Manager and EHS management team.
• Develop and maintain production line efficiencies that meet and exceed established target rates.
• Develop and implement scrap reduction initiatives for identified lines and materials.
• Conducts employee performance reviews to provide feedback and develop their skills.
• Participates in work-related seminars and classes to foster personal and professional growth.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

An on-going outcome that is measurable

• Actively facilitates and works toward company goals for profitability and efficiency.
  • Targets to be established and published by the Executive Team.
  • Requests needed resources and/or equipment to achieve targets as needed.
• Using a co-developed tool, manages and publishes daily production metrics for publication and evaluation.
  • Establish benchmarks for analysis and improvement.

• Maintains or exceeds schedule attainment of 95% or greater.
• Maintains or exceeds Routing vs. Actual (pieces/labor hour) of 98% or above.
• Maintains or reduces labor costs per unit in line with expected targets (variable based on mix/volume).
• Maintains or exceeds the uptime goal in line with expected targets (variable based on mix/volume).

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) match
• Pet Insurance
• Paid time-off
• Paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Subsidy
• Childcare Resources
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Discounts 

Knowledge-Skills-Abilities

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in operations management or relatable Engineering field, or other similar topic highly preferred.
• Equivalent progressive work experience in lieu of educational training is acceptable.
• Certificates or greater in Lean Manufacturing, Process Management, or Leadership helpful.

Experience

• Minimum of 7 years of related experience in a contract manufacturing environment, including 3 years as a recent production manager/supervisor.
• Direct experience managing and developing diverse multi-person teams; including participatory oversight of Staffing Agency personnel; strong interpersonal attention.
• Experience collaborating and partnering with Staffing Agencies for workforce resources.
• Practiced knowledge having to do with employment rules, policies, and regulations.
• Experience in safety, regulated production/GMP, planning, logistics, quality, engineering, or other related areas.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing practices is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze production data to best plan for production output through workforce placement and automation resources.
• Solid capacity with process management and improvement, inventory control, quality standards and measurements.
• Must have good reasonable judgement, common sense approach to business and people.
• Superior problem-solving mindset using root cause assessment and positive attitude reasoning.
• Must work well under pressure, particularly with organization of work, self, and resources; prioritizing and accountability to due dates.

Technology/Software :

• Must be computer literate, including comfortable business proficiency in Microsoft Office software, email, and electronic time and attendance technology.
• Experience with an ERP system in a manufacturing environment is a must. Preferred system: Navision, or a relatable competence with a current version of a WMS is necessary.
• Visio Knowledge desired or similar software competency.

Communication:

• Must have excellent communication skills (both verbal and written), including relating to English as a second language workforce; bilingual helpful with English fluency expected.
• Ability to convey compelling reasoning to a diverse audience in multiple formats, including reports, visuals
• Comfortable addressing questions, concerns, and a sense of urgency with on-demand requests that may originate from internal and external audiences.

Physical Capabilities

Strength: Must be able to regularly lift 55 lbs.

Movement: Must be able to stand/walk for an entire eight-hour shift. Occasional bending, crouching, and crawling

Hearing: Must be able to hear and understand work direction in a loud, distracting environment

Vision: Must be able to judge distance, identify details, and view computer screen regularly

MISCELLANEOUS

Travel: N/A

Vehicle (own): N/A

Tools (own): None

Technology (own): None

Visual Pak Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Visual Pak does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, gender (orientation or identification), sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis covered by federal, state, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, skills, individual performance, and business needs.