Associate Manager, Production- Liquids

## Associate Manager, Production
- Liquids Apply locations:
USA - WI - Racine time type:
Full time posted on:
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July 22, 2026 (29 days left to apply) job requisition :
33367SC JOHNSON IS A FIFTH-GENERATION FAMILY COMPANY BUILT ON THE SPIRIT OF OUR PEOPLE. We have been leading with purpose for over 130 years, building iconic brands that win the hearts and minds of consumers – such as Raid, Glade, Ziploc and more, in virtually every country around the world. Together, we are creating a better future – for the planet, for future generations and for every SCJ team member.

Join our winning team of Wave Makers and Go Getters and help us write the next chapter in the SCJ story.

As the
** Associate Manager,*
* ** Production
* * you will provide leadership and direction for a work group within the plant and will be responsible for performance with respect to safety, quality, on-time delivery, budget management and productivity.
** We are hiring for two positions
***
* KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

*** Accountability for defined business objectives and people management responsibilities
* Ability to coordinate and deliver projects by leading internal and external resources
* Ability to make fact based, data drive decisions and convert business strategy into action
* Meeting plant safety, quality, cost, productivity & environmental goals
* Ensuring regulatory compliance for areas managed
* Coach team members on all shifts to work together toward common goals, support high inter-shift communication and mutual respect
* Lead staffing management and planning for an area (i.e. overtime, flow to work, contract labor, etc.
* Ensure communication of shift safety, quality, schedule adherence, cost, and OEE metrics daily to the production teams
* Lead continuous improvement activities that support the department’s goals while building the team’s capabilities
* Collaborate with support functions (i.e. facilities, engineering, IS, security, cafeteria, employee training center, medical center, MHG, SHE, Quality, Human Resources, etc.) as needed to coordinate activities and conduct issue resolution
* Interpret and ensure compliance of all company and HR policies and procedures
* Assist in the resolution of employee conflict and discipline issues as they occur while ensuring consistency and fairness
* Oversee and ensure the training and development of the team
* Ability to represent manufacturing internally and externally in a professional manner, both strategically and tactically
* Ability to pull cross-functional teams together to resolve complex supply chain issues related to manufacturing goods
** REQUIRED EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING:
*** Bachelor’s degree in related field or relevant military experience considered in lieu of degree requirement
* 5+ years of relevant work experience, including 2 years of people management or experience in leading teams
* Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship for full-time employment
** PREFFERED EXPERIENCES AND

SKILLS:

*** Project Management
* Experience in the FMCG (Fast moving consumer goods) industry
* Demonstrated experience leading within a continuous improvement environment
* Demonstrated ability to positively influence & manage change
* Open, honest communication style with interpersonal and facilitation skills
* Assertive self-starter with high initiative and ability to prioritize effectively
* Solid organizational and time management skills
* Demonstrated ability to deliver effective coaching and mentoring
* Ability to identify actionable, business critical goals that can be influenced by business work teams
* Ability to convert goals into action-oriented initiatives and to execute accordingly
* Demonstrated ability to lead cost savings initiatives and productivity improvement opportunities
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* JOB REQUIREMENTS:

*** 1st shift with ability to work on other shifts as needed
* Available to support 24/7 continuous manufacturing operations
* Working conditions may involve lifting of materials and product up to 50 pounds
* Requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to, eye safety glasses,…