Production Manager
Hood Container Corporation
20 reviews
Owensboro, KY 42303
$65,000 - $75,000 a year - Full-time
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Job details
Salary
$65,000 - $75,000 a year
Job Type
Full-time
Number of hires for this role
1
Qualifications
• • High school or equivalent (Preferred)
• Manufacturing: 5 years (Preferred)
• US work authorization (Preferred)
Full Job Description JOB SUMMARY
The Production Manager is responsible for ensuring that the manufacturing processes run reliably and efficiently.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
The Production Manager will report to the Plant Manager.
FLSA STATUS: Exempt (Salary)
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Commits to and implements all company safety policies down to the employee level. Ensures facility is in compliance with local, State, and Federal mandates on building codes, environmental regulations, machine OEM safety requirements, lock out/tag out, pedestrian travel, PPE use, confined space permits, slip and fall protection, safety observation cards, employee safety training, and all other OSHA rules.
2. Manages, coaches, and oversees the production team
3. Conducts performance evaluations on Production Supervisors.
4. Ensures product flows through plant in an organized and efficient manner from raw material procurement, converting, and hand off to Shipping.
5. Works to establish balance between increased productivity and reduced cost of production.
6. Communicates regularly with upper management regarding problems or issues impacting production.
7. Sets production goals with supervisors for each line.
8. Works to minimize all process downtime including mechanical, raw materials, and tooling.
9. Ensures general housekeeping is maintained throughout the shift.
10. Initiate’s maintenance work orders for repairs beyond crew level.
11. Reviews MRS daily reports for factory waste and downtime.
12. Reviews machine performance statistics on set ups and run speeds. Initiates plans to correct deficiencies.
13. Keeps facility in a high state of housekeeping and inspection ready state.
14. Participates in and leads production meetings with direct reports. Organizes and directs cost control ideas, continuous improvement initiatives, and other actions directed at improvements in productivity, waste reduction, cost avoidance, overtime, and quality assurance.
15. Instills best practices in the work force through good organization skills, feasibility studies, spaghetti diagrams, value stream mapping, 5-S lean manufacturing, Six Sigma defect reduction, and execution of SMED.
16. Executes various phases of employee discipline per the employee handbook, Personal Improvement Plans, and personnel evaluations.
17. Works closely with Design Engineering to conceive customer packaging solutions that meet process capability, are production friendly, waste prohibitive, and compatible with current capacity. Initiates re-routing or tooling modifications as necessary.
18. Works closely with Customer Service and Sales to meet customer commitments, on time delivery, product to specification, and address customer complaints using root cause analysis and corrective actions.
19. Ensures proper shift handoff occurs between supervisory personnel and line leaders.
20. Leads and interacts with all employees regardless of their departments. Coaches, teaches, shares, and builds harmonious relationships based on trust, respect, and team building.
21. Stays current on industry training, manufacturing new methods, equipment, and technologies.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
· Education and/or Experience – High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and a minimum of 5 years’ related experience and/or training in a production environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
· Language Skills – Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
· Mathematical Skills – Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure. Ability to use a tape measure and other measuring devices.
· Reasoning Ability – Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
· Well-developed written and verbal communications skills.
· Ability to interact professionally with all levels within the organization.
· Previous Production Management experience.
· Strong organizational skills, creativity, and attention to detail.
· Good analytical skills and independent decision-making.
· Computer Skills – Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of the job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations, which do not affect performance or cost standards, may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and / or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
The access to the work environment is ground level.
Personal protective equipment including, but not limited to, safety glasses, earplugs or earmuffs and safety shoes may be required to perform job tasks.
COMPENTENCIES
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
· Safety and security – Observe safety and security procedures; Reports unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
· Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time.
· Leadership – Establishes high morale throughout staff by showing fairness, consistency, and support of employees.
· Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problem in a timely manner.
· Oral Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively; Participates in meetings.
· Written Communication – Writes clearly; Able to read and interpret written information.
· Teamwork – Contributes to building positive team spirit.
· Training and Mentoring – Effectively trains and mentors employees on the proper setup, operation, and maintenance of equipment.
· Diversity – Promotes a harassment-free environment.
· Ethics – Treats people with integrity and ethically.
· Organizational Support – Supports organization’s goals, values, and code of ethics.
· Judgment – Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
· Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes work activities; Uses time efficiently.
· Professionalism – Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Treats others with respect and consideration; Accepts responsibility for own actions.
· Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
· Quantity – Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner.
EMPLOYMENT AT WILL POLICY
Employment with Hood Container Corporation is voluntarily entered, and employees are free to resign at will at any time, with or without cause. Similarly, Hood Container Corporation may terminate the employment relationship at will at any time, with or without notice or cause, so long as there is no violation of applicable federal or state law.
This policy supersedes all existing policies and practices and may not be amended or added to without express written approval of the Chief Executive Officer of Hood Container Corporation.
NATURE OF JOB DESCRIPTION
The statements made in this job description are not intended to create a contract. The job should not be construed to constitute contractual of any kind or a contract of employment between Hood Container Corporation and an applicant or employee. The provisions of this job description have been developed at the discretion of Hood Container Corporation.
Our Story:
Hood Container Corporation is a family-owned, mill to market company specializing in containerboard and kraft paper, corrugated boxes, high graphic displays, and contract packaging. Our commitment to customer happiness, employee well-being, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence drive our business. Over the last eight years Hood Container Corporation has grown to become one of the top ten Paper and Packaging Companies in the United States. Our integrated company resources allow for a unique dynamic that evolves with every addition to our geographic footprint. We excel at offering the benefits of a large corporation, while operating as a boutique business building close relationships with our customers.
Our Mission: Through our unwavering commitment to safety, innovation, and sustainability, we passionately deliver indispensable value to our customers, employees, suppliers, communities, and stakeholders.
Our Vision: A unified culture that creates innovative customer solutions.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
Schedule:
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
Education:
• High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
• Manufacturing: 5 years (Preferred)
Work Location:
• One location
Work Remotely:
• No
Work Location: One location