Knowledge/Experience/Skills:
• Bachelor's degree preferred (Engineering, or related field)
• At least 3 years in a similar manufacturing and/or operations environment in a leadership role
• Proven experience as Production Manager in a manufacturing facility
• Experience making process improvements to the manufacturing process
• Ability to direct and implement environmental, health, and safety policies and procedures
• Ability to lead team members toward the achievement of company goals
• Plastics industry experience required

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
• Oversee production activities in a 24 hour / 7 day a week operation
• Oversee maintenance
• Make production improvements and implement cost saving initiatives
• Analyze issues, anticipate and resolve problems, recommend improvements and implement required changes
• Promote a clean and safe working environment
• Communication with internal departments on production goals and deadlines
• Coach, mentor, evaluate and discipline employees as necessary on production, safety, and quality (including GMP and Product Safety)
• Provide day to day leadership of the facilities operations and development of employees
• Produce solutions and use appropriate problem-solving techniques to resolve plant issues
• Supervise crews to obtain top-quality workmanship and efficiency,
• Plan parts and materials needed for production schedule
• Lead and assist with continuous improvement initiatives and process improvements
• Evaluate production levels and propose adjustments for efficiency