3rd Shift Production Manager

Location

VG9 Packaging
Packaging - VG9
2200 Gateway Blvd
Hebron, KY 41048, USA

Salary: $65,000 + 10% yearly bonus based on performance

• Provides direct daily management and supervision of packaging staff to achieve prescribed operational objectives within established timelines and in accordance with quality, safety, inventory control and customer satisfaction guidelines.
• Oversees the development and implementation of work schedules and assignments to meet customer demands.
• Makes recommendations to the Plant Manager on programs and procedures to improve overall packaging operations.
• Ensures operational consistency through the use of training and the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Plans ahead for future projects, overseeing the ordering of raw materials and storage of materials.
• Maximizes plant efficiency through teamwork and innovation.
• Through coordination with Plant Manager, establishes employee goals, provides coaching and training, conducts performance reviews and performs disciplinary action.
• Establishes and maintains a professional and courteous relationship with all customers.
• Manages, coordinates and ensures the set guidelines are followed for the production and shipments of all sales samples.
• Implements continuous improvements in production and reinforces with staff.

• Visits customer and suppliers' sites as needed to ensure overall customer satisfaction.
• Schedules and participates in staff meetings.
• Coordinates the ordering process of all raw materials as required by customer.
• Addresses and manages re-work items to ensure proper actions are taken and processes are followed.

• Prefer bachelor’s degree in business, logistics or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years prior experience in a production or manufacturing environment, preferred.
• Experience in supervisory with emphasis on leadership, supervision, motivation, communication and planning.
• Broad knowledge of production operations.
• Intermediate computer skills using Microsoft Office and software applications, and accurate typing skills (25 wpm minimum).
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal.
• Ability to prioritize, organize and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work efficiently with a professional, customer friendly attitude.

Comfortable with Microsoft computer programs

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