Production Manager700 W Court St, Urbana, OH 43078, USA
Full-time, on-site, relocation assistance available
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment
The role...The Production Manager - Converting provides manufacturing expertise to the site's make-to-order paper converting department. This role ensures that the production of products and processes meets or exceeds safety, quality, service, and productivity expectations while driving a values-based culture that focuses on employee development, retention and manufacturing best practices. The department includes 70+ employees, 18 machines, and evolving 24/7 operations.
How you'll make an impact...- Operational Excellence & Results Orientation - Drives operational performance by improving productivity, quality, delivery, and cost through disciplined execution and a focus on results. Experience in Make to Order manufacturing environment required.
- People Leadership & Talent Development - Builds high-performing teams through coaching, accountability, employee development, and succession planning.
- Regulatory Compliance - Promotes a safety-first culture and ensures compliance with all regulatory, environmental, and company standards.
- Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement - Applies advanced manufacturing and Lean principles to drive continuous improvement, operational excellence, waste elimination, and sustainable business results.
- Change Leadership - Effectively leads and sustains organizational, operational, and cultural change to achieve business objectives.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration - Partners effectively across functions at the site and across global organization to align priorities, implement and maintain processes, solve problems, and improve overall business performance.
What do you bring...- Bachelor's degree in business administration, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
- Green Belt Certification and proven experience of leading continuous improvement projects.
- 10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience in 24/7, make-to-order manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated success in building and developing leaders - not simply managing teams, but applying talent management tools, development plans and partnership with L&D, HR improve leadership capabilities and competencies.
- Proven expertise in make-to-order production environment and utilization of Lean methodology tools to sustain manufacturing processes.
- Experience managing and adhering to ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 standards.
- Strong ERP proficiency required; SAP experience preferred.
- Solid financial acumen, including, cost control, budgeting, and productivity analysis.
- Demonstrated ability to operate strategically - balancing long-term planning with operational execution.
- Collaborative leadership style with the ability to influence across functions and levels of the organization.
- Must have experience working in a matrix environment.
What do we offer?- Medical insurance with an accompanying health savings account, vision and dental insurance, PTO starting your FIRST day
- 401k plan with company match, Company paid basic life and AD&D insurance, STD and LTD
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Program
- Additional company programs include: Wellness, clothing allowance, computer loan, and tuition reimbursement
- An award-winning atmosphere! Weidmann was named Best Employer of Champaign County!
We look forward to hearing from you soon!
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