Do you enjoy collaborating closely with a team to ensure manufacturing operations run smoothly? Join
Pretium Packaging at our facility in
Aurora, Illinois as an
on-site Production Manager. Seeking bilingual candidates; the ability to read, write, and speak Spanish fluently is a requirement for this position.Job Overview: What You'll Do:- As the Production Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing the entire production process and ensuring the efficient and timely production of high-quality plastic products.
Key Responsibilities: - Ensure compliance with the production schedule to meet or exceed customer service requirements; plans staff operations establishing priorities and sequences for setups, samples, and production orders.
- Review production schedule to ascertain data such as quantities, specifications of products and scheduled delivery dates to plan the staff operations of the facility.
- Prepare staff schedules and coordinates manufacturing activities to ensure production and quality of products meet specifications.
- Review production and operating reports and resolve operation, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimized costs and prevent operational delays.
- Inspect machines and equipment to ensure production is at or above established standards.
- Develop or revise standard operational and working practices and observe workers to ensure compliance with standards.
- Manage the site safety and environmental compliance programs and for ensuring that all employees adhere to these policies, including basic housekeeping and 5S.
- Work closely with cross-functional peers in Sales, Customer Care, Quality and Human Resources to support local and Company-wide business initiatives.
- Ensure all personnel matters, including salary actions and disciplinary actions, are dealt with in a timely and appropriate manner.
What You'll Bring:- Bilingual; Must read, speak, and write Sanish fluently
- Strong ability to be able to hold team members accountable and successfully manage to team member performance expectations
- Strong understanding of managing to KPIs
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in production management, preferably in the rigid plastics industry.
- Strong knowledge of production processes and equipment used in the plastics industry.
- Excellent leadership and team management skills.
- Proven experience in implementing lean manufacturing principles.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Proficient in using production management software and tools.
- Strong commitment to safety and quality standards.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, Business, or related field
