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 actionsEstablishing and maintaining routines and process controlEnabling efficiency through standardization and simplificationBeing part of a team that is creating something better each day and values each otherA fast paced, hyper growth environment

Job Responsibilities

Ensure all production goals are metSafety- Reporting and compliance

The plant must be maintained in a clean and organized mannerSupport 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 initiativeResponsible for Environmental, Health and Safety, including waste managementEnsure compliance and accountability; including disciplinary processProvide monthly safety score cardAll employees follow safety rules and know the Critical Safety RulesDevelop a 5S culture

Quality

Minimize quality returns/customer complaintsEnsure the quality of the manufactured products through SOP'sDevelop corrective actions to eliminate the re-occurrence of quality issues - scrap reductionEnforce quality procedures

Productivity

Collect, sustain and analyze KPI data

Internal Quality incidentsDowntime

Initiate corrective actions from the KPI data gathered

Support in the achievement of the plant's targets

Safety

ProductivityQualityWIP/Inventory levelsOthers as developed

Implement Cost Saving initiatives that will increase the business's profitabilityEnsure On Time Delivery In Full of products to our customersProvide daily KPI's to the Plant Manager by facility score card reportWork 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 descriptionHours worked vs. hours needed

Management

Manage the manufacturing team to ensure the facility meets performance goals

Cleanliness and organizationStandard Operating Procedures (SOP's) and safety rules are followedMonitor and manage attendanceSupervisors and Leads responsibilities

Drive accountability on the floor- Discipline employees as required, up to terminationWork with other departments as a cross functional team that supports the goals of the businessManage supervisors

Provide them with proper direction to achieve the company goalsEstablish and develop goals holding them accountable for safety, quality and performanceDisciplinary actions/log if needed

Develop Standard Operator Procedures/Standard Work to create a consistent performance in the workplaceReview employees' performance and elaborate a succession planEnsure 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 degreePrior experience managing direct reports is required.Prior experience with web-handling/adhesive coating/solvent coating preferredAdequate 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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