Production Manager

Company: PLZ Aeroscience Corporation
Location: Coal City
Posted on: May 24, 2023

Job Description:

PLZ Corp is the North American leader in specialty aerosol and liquid product manufacturing. The PLZ family of companies specializes in the development, manufacturing, packaging, and distribution of a comprehensive line of contract fill, branded and private-label products. We formulate, blend, fill and package more than 2,500 branded and private label products including cleaners and polishers, industrial solvents, lubricants and degreasers, adhesives, sanitary supply disinfectants, insecticides, air fresheners, and personal care products for home and industrial use. For more information, go to www.plzcareers.com or https://youtu.be/XYNIFpLQIJYThe Production Manager will manage the daily operations of their assigned facility; ensuring the operations are run in a safe, cost effective and efficient manner. Helps facilitate inter-shift communications and process consistency. Additionally, this position will work with support departments to proactively plan and/or address concerns/issues that may prevent optimal production safety, quality and efficiency.* Leverage daily management and daily direction setting to ensure that production targets are established for all areas, and actionable countermeasures are developed for gap drivers* Make or assist others in making decisions regarding production to help meet safety, quality and volume and productivity goals* Hire, coach and develop production supervisors across multiple shifts and work locations* Ensure production associates are properly trained for their roles, and sufficient cross-training is in place for business continuity* Collaborate with appropriate departments and support teams to solve problems and respond to concerns/issues* Help resolve customer complaints, production difficulties and planning issues, using structured root cause analysis tools* Lead or assist in strategic projects, production expansions and/or process/procedure modificationsQualifications:* Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Processes, Operational Management or a similar field, or equivalent experience* 5+ years related experience leading others* Experience using SAP, SPC and WMS* Familiarity with the Microsoft Office SuiteAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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