Production Manager- Plastics & Aerosol

The Production Manager of Plastics and Aerosol is responsible for the overall daily operations of the production facilities at our Richey location. These production operations include the plastics & aerosol production area as well as the kits department.

Responsibilities

• The production manager coordinates all activities to ensure adequate personnel and resources are available and production deadlines and budgets are met.
• They report directly to the Operations Manager.
• Manage the day-to-day activities of the plastics, aerosol & kits departments.
• Manage assigned supervisors.
• Determine department needs such as workforce and raw materials and plan all department activities in collaboration with the planning, purchasing, maintenance and shipping & warehousing departments.
• Ensure Good Manufacturing Practices are being followed.
• Lead the continuous improvement processes and line balancing initiatives.
• Develop, update, and publish Standard Operating Procedures for all department tasks and make sure they are being followed.
• Enforce health and safety precautions and make sure personnel receive proper training.
• Ensure assigned personnel wear proper PPE.
• Develop and monitor productivity metrics for all departments.
• Write and conduct personnel performance reviews, provide mentoring, coaching and disciplinary activities for assigned personnel.
• Ensure quality standards are followed and collaborate with the quality and compliance departments.
• Manage the process of sample generation for new product lines (bottles and caps) in cooperation with the marketing department.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

High school diploma or equivalent. Bachelor Degree in related field a plus. 5+ years of production management experience required. Experience in plastics, blow mold or aerosol environments preferred. Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word and Excel, etc. Knowledge of SAP preferred.

Skills & Abilities

Strong organization and problem-solving skills. Bilingual (English and Spanish) a plus. Ability to manage multiple departments. Ability to lift 50 pounds. Detail oriented. Work Independently.