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
Strong communication 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.
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What We Do
First Quality was founded over 30 years ago and has grown to become a diversified family of companies with over 4,000 employees. Manufacturing Adult Incontinence Products, Feminine Hygiene Products, Baby Wipes, Adult Washcloths, and Consumer Paper Products, we serve institutional and retail markets throughout the world. Our trusted, household brands include Prevail®, Cuties®, Plenty®, Panda®, and Incognito®
Our facilities operate independently to maintain focus on the markets they serve, but benefit from being a part of the First Quality family of companies. We may be spread out across 9 locations and 2 countries, but we are one team! With our focus on innovation, technology, and sustainability, we strive to create the best products that stand out and make a real difference in people’s lives without ever sacrificing quality for affordability.
If advanced technology, innovative thinking, and a passion for challenging the status quo excite you, come join our team at First Quality! When you look at one of our job listings what you’ll find is an opportunity: to meet teams who challenge each other to improve, encounter leaders who empower you to experiment, and discover work that inspires you. As a new employee in our FQ family your training begins day one and continues throughout your career as you learn and grow with our organization. Be part of making things better – apply today to join our team at www.firstquality.com/join-us!
