Manager, Cards Product Development Affluent

The Production Manager is responsible for all production operations at a plant including manufacturing, shipping, scheduling, and maintenance. The Production Manager is responsible for effectively leading a production team in the efficient and safe production of corrugated products. As a member of the plant management team, the Production Manager is responsible for evaluating opportunities to improve overall plant performance and profitability.

• Set the strategic direction and momentum for the manufacturing function in the plant.
• Oversee, plan, and implement strategy to optimize the effective utilization of workforce, materials & machinery.
• Schedule work, coordinate production activities, provide direct oversight of employees, approve time records, communicate and implement company policy.
• Engage in employee development activities, make recommendations on employee hire, promotion and disciplinary action.
• Assure an even flow of work through all manufacturing functions in order to meet production goals and minimize unscheduled downtime.
• Maintain a clean, safe and injury‑free work environment by ensuring health and safety procedures are understood and executed by all employees.
• Oversee the hiring, training, promotions, and performance evaluation of employees.
• Analyze production performance, identify opportunities, make recommendations for process and equipment improvement, establish and execute goals.
• Ensure predictive and preventive maintenance programs are accomplished and repairs are completed on a timely basis so that production and profitability objectives are met.
• Evaluate and recommend capital projects to ensure plant profitability.
• Oversee the appropriate implementation of health, safety, environmental, quality, and continual improvement standards as set by the corporation and by local, state, and federal regulations.
• Assist the upper management in developing business plans and evaluating and recommending capital projects to ensure the plant remains profitable and competitive.

• Education equivalent to a bachelor's degree in engineering or business required.
• Ten (10) years' of previous experience in corrugated manufacturing industry.
• Seven (7) years' previous experience in a supervisory capacity at a corrugated manufacturing facility.
• Established knowledge of corrugated and packaging manufacturing machinery, concepts, practices, and procedures including continual improvement processes and safety practices.
• Previous experience in coaching, training, teambuilding, performance development, and conflict resolution.
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively lead and communicate with production team and management.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with individuals throughout the company on departmental procedures, policies, practices, and requests for information.
• Strong listening, evaluating, and problem‑solving skills. Ability to create alternative solutions and meet deadlines.
• Working knowledge of computer systems including experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook as well as experience with manufacturing systems including shop floor software.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle numerous details, deadlines, and requests.
• Solid analytical and mathematical skills.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline‑oriented environment, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple projects and/or requests concurrently.