Converting Operations Manager — Laminating, Coating & Slitting
Job in
Fairfield, Essex County, New Jersey, 07004, USA
Listed on 2026-09-13
Listing for:
Torrey Holistics
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-13
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Production Manager, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations
Job Description & How to Apply Below
It’s 7:00 AM in Fairfield, NJ. You’re walking the floor, greeting operators by name, scanning KPIs on the production board, and aligning the day’s plan. A customer rush order just came in, a coater needs a quick changeover, and a new operator is shadowing your best slitter lead. You thrive here—balancing people, process, and product to deliver safe, high-quality results on time.
Your Day, At a Glance Set the pace:
Build and adjust production schedules to match demand, balance resources, and keep commitments.
Optimize the run:
Monitor throughput on laminators, coaters, slitters, and sheeters; remove roadblocks and fine-tune changeovers.
Champion quality:
Partner closely with QA to uphold strict standards, investigate variances, and prevent recurrence.
Develop people:
Lead, coach, and mentor a diverse production team; cultivate a safe, engaged, and accountable culture.
Work cross-functionally:
Coordinate with logistics and procurement to ensure materials, inventory, and shipments are synchronized.
Drive improvement:
Analyze production data to target waste, boost OEE, and embed best practices.
Protect the team:
Enforce safety protocols and company policies without compromise.
What You’ll Bring Bachelor’s degree preferred (Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or related) or equivalent hands-on manufacturing leadership experience.
Proven success as a Production Manager or similar role in a factory environment.
Deep knowledge of production methods and quality control systems.
Strong leadership and supervisory skills with clear, confident communication (bilingual Spanish/English a plus and used on the floor).Comfort with data analysis and production management software.
Resourceful problem-solver with keen attention to detail and adaptability in a fast-moving setting.
Core Proficiencies Leadership / People Management Language:
Spanish Manufacturing Instruction (MI)
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Supervisory Experience Production Optimization Production Planning & Scheduling Inventory Management & Control Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
Scheduling Experience Equipment You’ll Oversee Laminators, coaters, slitters, and sheeters
If you’re a hands-on leader who loves turning complexity into flow and people into high-performing teams, Fairfield is where you’ll make your mark.
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