Unit Manager

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53158, Pleasant Prairie, WI, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Food • Pharmaceutical • Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
Manage manufacturing/production operations including assembly, machinery, processing, and packaging. Set production schedules, ensure quality and cost targets, train and lead line teams, resolve operational issues, and drive continuous improvement using Lean/Six Sigma methods.
Summary Generated by Built In

Oversees manufacturing and/or production operations, including assembly, machinery, processing and/or packaging. Sets production schedules based on product introduction, equipment efficiency, materials supply, staffing resources and volume required to meet demand and ensure maximum production quantity and quality. Supports, trains and builds the manufacturing line organization to maintain and enhance operations.


Manufacturing Operations

Manufactures sufficient quantities of quality products at or below budgeted production costs to meet market demand. Sets up equipment operation feed, speed and temperature. Follows established procedures for operating manufacturing equipment for tasks such as cutting, punching, forming, drilling, tapping, turning, milling and stamping to fabricate, form or shape manufactured parts, tools or parts assemblies from raw materials. Selects and measures raw materials and parts to specifications to prepare for production processing. Resolves issues related to the organization's production, machinery, processing and/or packaging operations.


Manager or experienced individual contributor who has substantial knowledge in a specialization, performing complex and varied responsibilities. May provide guidance and management to groups and individuals in area of responsibility.

• Applies specialized professional knowledge about theoretical concepts and principles within own field; is a sought after thought partner.

• Acts as advisor to unit or sub-units and may become actively involved, as required, to meet schedules and resolve problems.

• Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate the business/processes in the market.

• Guides and prioritizes the activities of individual contributors accountable for similar responsibilities and performing moderately diverse activities.

• Works independently and receives minimal guidance; contributes to and executes business, functional or product strategies.

• Impact of work reflects directly on the overall team for quality of process execution and responsiveness to business needs.

• Operates with latitude for action and decision-making; uses judgment to make decisions that affect own area of responsibility within the business/function.

• Solves technical or operational problems (with or without vague/unstructured aspects); takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Science, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or a related technical discipline (Business or Finance considered with strong manufacturing experience).

Minimum 8 years of relevant manufacturing experience, including operations, engineering, maintenance, quality, supply chain, or continuous improvement.

Minimum 2 years of direct people leadership experience.

Demonstrated experience leading Operational Excellence / Lean daily management and applying Lean / Six Sigma tools with measurable, sustained results (e.g., SQDC, OEE, yield/scrap, deviation reduction, lead time, and on time delivery).

Proven ability to partner with the Plant Leader and cross functional shared resources (EHS, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and CI/OpEx) to prioritize, resource, and execute improvements that strengthen customer outcomes and business performance.

Strong working knowledge of safety, quality systems, and regulatory requirements.

Candidate preferred to have knowledge and experience with materials used in blown film.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or related technical discipline (Business/Finance considered with strong manufacturing experience)
  • Minimum 8 years of relevant manufacturing experience (operations, engineering, maintenance, quality, supply chain, or continuous improvement)
  • Minimum 2 years of direct people leadership experience
  • Demonstrated experience leading Operational Excellence / Lean daily management and applying Lean / Six Sigma tools with measurable, sustained results
  • Proven ability to partner with Plant Leader and cross-functional resources (EHS, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain, CI/OpEx) to prioritize and execute improvements
  • Strong working knowledge of safety, quality systems, and regulatory requirements
  • Knowledge and experience with materials used in blown film
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The Company
721 Employees
Year Founded: 1949

What We Do

PPC Industries is a leading extruder and converter of polyethylene bags, films, and tubing. The company provides specialty plastic solutions for a wide range of applications, including food processing, medical, pharmaceutical, and niche industrial markets. As a DuPont business, it also provides automated packaging and inventory management solutions for its clients.

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