Production Manager
Pregis LLC, a leading global provider of innovative packaging solutions, is seeking a Production Manager based at its Conover, NC manufacturing facility in our Protective Films & Coatings division. The plant operates on a 24/7 schedule.
The Production Manager will be responsible for the Safety, Quality and Operational excellence of the plant.
As a Production Manager, you are responsible for leading a team of people in production operations to achieve operating goals and operational excellence. Production Manager’s lead shift supervisors who in turn lead hourly employees, approximately 60-70 personnel in total. A Production Manager leads their team to meet a variety of production objectives that may include safety, productivity, quality, maintenance, training, cost control, and standardizing and sustaining operations. They will manage performance metrics (uptime, throughput, quality control, safety, etc.) and identify improvement opportunities making data driven decisions.
You’re good at and enjoy...
Execute the production strategy and vision, by translating business objectives into tangible projects and actions
Establishing and maintaining routines and process control
Enabling efficiency through standardization and simplification
Being part of a team that is creating something better each day and values each other
A fast paced, hyper growth environment
Job Responsibilities
Ensure all production goals are met
Safety – Reporting and compliance
The plant must be maintained in a clean and organized manner
Support in the development of Job Safety Assessments (JSA’s)
Help Establish a zero Incidents safety culture
Target of 1 or less Total Recordable Incident Rate for 2026
Perform safety audits throughout the plant via EASE initiative
Responsible for Environmental, Health and Safety, including waste management
Ensure compliance and accountability; including disciplinary process
Provide monthly safety score card
All employees follow safety rules and know the Critical Safety Rules
Develop a 5S culture
Quality
Minimize quality returns/customer complaints
Ensure the quality of the manufactured products through SOP’s
Develop corrective actions to eliminate the re-occurrence of quality issues – scrap reduction
Enforce quality procedures
Productivity
Collect, sustain and analyze KPI data
Internal Quality incidents
Downtime
Initiate corrective actions from the KPI data gathered
Support in the achievement of the plant’s targets
Safety
Productivity
Quality
WIP/Inventory levels
Others as developed
Implement Cost Saving initiatives that will increase the business’s profitability
Ensure On Time Delivery In Full of products to our customers
Provide daily KPI’s to the Plant Manager by facility score card report
Work with scheduling to increase productivity
Attend daily meetings to provide productivity recommendations and execute plan
Minimize changeover plans by grouping similar products
Continue to develop strategies to maximize labor utilization
Responsibilities and job description
Hours worked vs. hours needed
Management
Manage the manufacturing team to ensure the facility meets performance goals
Cleanliness and organization
Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and safety rules are followed
Monitor and manage attendance
Supervisors and Leads responsibilities
Drive accountability on the floor - Discipline employees as required, up to termination
Work with other departments as a cross functional team that supports the goals of the business
Manage supervisors
Provide them with proper direction to achieve the company goals
Establish and develop goals holding them accountable for safety, quality and performance
Disciplinary actions/log if needed
Develop Standard Operator Procedures/Standard Work to create a consistent performance in the workplace
Review employees’ performance and elaborate a succession plan
Ensure adequate training and job responsibilities are clearly laid out for new employees
Education / Experience
BA from a four-year college (Engineering Degree is a strong plus).
10+ years of experience in plant leadership in a manufacturing business in lieu of degree
Prior experience managing direct reports is required.
Prior experience with web-handling/adhesive coating/solvent coating preferred
Adequate knowledge of business and management principles (budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation and human resources)
Familiarity with industry standard equipment and technical expertise.
Skills & Training
Excellent computer skills including MS Office; ability to manage and analyze large data sets and build models in MS Excel. Knowledge using SAP a plus.
Familiarity with regulatory requirements for operating plants.
Exceptional written, verbal skills.
Minimal travel required.
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