Production Manager - Blown Film Extrusion
ProAmpac in Rocky Mount, VA is seeking a Production Manager with a track record of success in leading manufacturing teams. This individual would be supporting our niche blown film department. Come be a part of a stable innovative organization with excellent benefits, great bonuses and an encouraging culture focused on growth!
ProAmpac Perks | Why YOU Should Consider a Career with ProAmpac...
- Leading global flexible packaging company producing essential items
- Core Values: Integrity | Intensity| Innovation |Involvement| Impact
- The safety and health of our team is our top priority
- Involved team-oriented training that sets you up for success
- Recognition & bonuses for being a valued and reliable team member
- Employee appreciation events throughout the year to celebrate our team
- A place to build your future and be part of a fast paced, growing, and stable industry
Outstanding Benefits (Full-time employees):
- Competitive wages & promotions from within
- 11 paid holidays
- Great Vacation and Personal Time Off
- Full Benefits including Medical| Dental | Vision
- Wellness program that offers discounts on medical premiums
- Excellent 401k Match
- Employee paid life insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Clean Food Safe Environmentt
- and Much More!
Wage:
- $90 - $120K (based on experience)
Hours:
- 1st Shift | Monday - Friday
- Production managers will be expected to shift their schedule outside of normal business hours should site leaders or production needs require it.
Production Manager - Primary Duties:
- Champion a zero-incident safety culture, ensuring strict compliance with OSHA regulations and company Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) policies.
- Manage the daily operation of the blown film extrusion department, ensuring optimal product quality and throughput
- Collaborate with scheduling and operations planning teams to optimize production runs, minimize changeover times, and manage inventory effectively
- Monitor daily production reports to track yield, scrap rates, and machine uptime, taking immediate action to address variances.
- Plan and develop systems, procedures, and solutions to improve the operating quality and efficiency of the department.
- Ensure Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Safe Quality Food (SQF) standards are maintained and improved.
- Lead capital projects within the extrusion department.
- Assist in annual budget preparation for the extrusion department and be able to justify the investments being proposed.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of supervisors, team leads and extrusion operators, adhering to established performance metrics and KPIs
- Identify skills gaps and oversee technical training programs for supervisors and operators
- Foster a collaborative environment that encourages employee engagement and problem-solving at the floor level.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications, Education and Experience
- 5 or more years of experience leading manufacturing teams in nonunion plant
- BS Degree Preferred
- Experience in GMP/SQF/ISO environments preferred
- Experience in packaging, blown film extrusion or other forms of extrusion highly desired
- Proven track record leading safe work culture in fast-paced, complex manufacturing environments
- Solid working knowledge of extrusion processes and related manufacturing.
*US Military Veterans are invited to apply!
Come Make an Impact with ProAmpac!