Job Title: Production Manager
Classification: Salaried Exempt
Reports To: Operations Manager
Department: Plant Administration
Location: Plymouth, Indiana
Position Summary
The Production Manager is responsible and accountable for leading safe, efficient, and customer-focused production operations at the Plymouth, Indiana facility. This role champions a high-performance culture grounded in Pregis values-Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Customer Focus-while delivering on safety, quality, service, and productivity commitments.
This leader drives operational excellence through hands-on engagement, continuous improvement, and the development of people. The Production Manager builds strong partnerships across teams, fosters innovation, and empowers employees to achieve their full potential while delivering exceptional results for our customers.
Key Responsibilities
Safety & Well-Being
- Lead with an unwavering commitment to a safety-first culture, ensuring every employee goes home safe, every day
- Promote personal accountability and ownership of safety at all levels
- Proactively identify risks, address concerns, and ensure timely resolution of safety issues
- Ensure compliance with all safety policies, audits, and corrective action processes
Operational Excellence
- Deliver consistent, reliable performance against safety, quality, service, and cost objectives
- Lead daily operations with a focus on efficiency, waste reduction, and customer satisfaction
- Identify performance gaps and implement disciplined, data-driven solutions
- Partner cross-functionally to improve equipment reliability, process stability, and throughput
Continuous Improvement & Innovation
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation, encouraging new ideas and practical solutions
- Lead structured problem-solving and root cause analysis to drive sustainable improvements
- Implement process enhancements that improve quality, reduce cost, and increase agility
- Leverage data and metrics to guide decision-making and prioritize improvement efforts
People Leadership & Development
- Inspire, coach, and develop a high-performing, engaged team aligned with Pregis values
- Build a culture of trust, accountability, and collaboration
- Provide clear expectations, ongoing feedback, and development opportunities
- Recognize contributions and celebrate successes to reinforce a positive work environment
- Ensure consistent application of company policies and support an inclusive workplace
Business & Financial Impact
- Understand and influence key drivers of performance, including labor productivity, material usage, and operational efficiency
- Partner with finance and site leadership to achieve business goals and improve profitability
- Support planning, forecasting, and resource alignment to meet customer and business needs
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Associate's or higher degree preferred
- 5+ years of manufacturing experience required
- 3+ years of leadership experience in a production environment required
- Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred)
Skills & Competencies
- Demonstrated ability to lead with integrity and accountability
- Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to influence across levels
- Proven track record of driving results in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Effective problem-solving and root cause analysis capabilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Passion for continuous improvement, people development, and delivering value to customers
Key Success Factor
- Models and reinforces Pregis values in all actions and decision
- Balances hands-on leadership with strategic thinking
- Builds strong, collaborative relationships across the organization
- Drives engagement, ownership, and accountability within teams
- Maintains a relentless focus on safety, quality, and customer success
