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... 37 Execute the production strategy and vision, by translating business objectives into tangible projects and actions 37 Establishing and maintaining routines and process control 37 Enabling efficiency through standardization and simplification 37 Being part of a team that is creating something better each day and values each other 37 A fast paced, hyper growth environment Job Responsibilities 37 Ensure all production goals are met 37 Safety - Reporting and compliance 37 The plant must be maintained in a clean and organized manner 37 Support in the development of Job Safety Assessments (JSA's) 37 Help Establish a zero Incidents safety culture 37 Target of 1 or less Total Recordable Incident Rate for 2026 37 Perform safety audits throughout the plant via EASE initiative 37 Responsible for Environmental, Health and Safety, including waste management 37 Ensure compliance and accountability; including disciplinary process 37 Provide monthly safety score card 37 All employees follow safety rules and know the Critical Safety Rules 37 Develop a 5S culture 37 Quality 37 Minimize quality returns/customer complaints 37 Ensure the quality of the manufactured products through SOP's 37 Develop corrective actions to eliminate the re-occurrence of quality issues - scrap reduction 37 Enforce quality procedures 37 Productivity 37 Collect, sustain and analyze KPI data 37 Internal Quality incidents 37 Downtime 37 Initiate corrective actions from the KPI data gathered 37 Support in the achievement of the plant's targets 37 Safety 37 Productivity 37 Quality 37 WIP/Inventory levels 37 Others as developed 37 Implement Cost Saving initiatives that will increase the business's profitability 37 Ensure On Time Delivery In Full of products to our customers 37 Provide daily KPI's to the Plant Manager by facility score card report 37 Work with scheduling to increase productivity 37 Attend daily meetings to provide productivity recommendations and execute plan 37 Minimize changeover plans by grouping similar products 37 Continue to develop strategies to maximize labor utilization 37 Responsibilities and job description 37 Hours worked vs. hours needed 37 Management 37 Manage the manufacturing team to ensure the facility meets performance goals 37 Cleanliness and organization 37 Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) and safety rules are followed 37 Monitor and manage attendance 37 Supervisors and Leads responsibilities 37 Drive accountability on the floor - Discipline employees as required, up to termination 37 Work with other departments as a cross functional team that supports the goals of the business 37 Manage supervisors 37 Provide them with proper direction to achieve the company goals 37 Establish and develop goals holding them accountable for safety, quality and performance 37 Disciplinary actions/log if needed 37 Develop Standard Operator Procedures/Standard Work to create a consistent performance in the workplace 37 Review employees' performance and elaborate a succession plan 37 Ensure adequate training and job responsibilities are clearly laid out for new employees Education / Experience 37 BA from a four-year college (Engineering Degree is a strong plus). 37 10+ years of experience in plant leadership in a manufacturing business in lieu of degree 37 Prior experience managing direct reports is required. 37 Prior experience with web-handling/adhesive coating/solvent coating preferred 37 Adequate knowledge of business and management principles (budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation and human resources) 37 Familiarity with industry standard equipment and technical expertise. Skills & Training 37 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. 37 Familiarity with regulatory requirements for operating plants. 37 Exceptional written, verbal skills. 37 Minimal travel required. #pfc1