Production Department Manager (Project Management)

The Production Department Manager has overall responsibility for their production cell including safety, quality, and performance. They will work with their department to ensure company policies and procedures are met and provide leadership, training, and support to team members. As a long standing member of the Shelby County community, Plastipak is proudly recognized as one of America's Safest Companies by EHS Today.

You Will

• Develop and execute plans for the efficient use of materials, machines, and personnel to achieve departmental goals and objectives
• Model leadership best practices to build a strong, motivated, and engaged team within a positive work environment
• Troubleshoot and utilize root cause analysis techniques to develop robust permanent actions for customer complaints and internal production issues
• Manage daily priorities within the department, ensuring safety, quality, and performance standards are met
• Uphold safety, GMP, ISO, SPC, and other quality standards
• Drive operational excellence within the department, championing a culture of continuous improvement

You Have

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, or a similar technical area; OR, three to five years related experience and/or training; OR, equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience leading a team in a manufacturing environment.
• Willingness to assist with technical troubleshooting as well as operate production equipment through relief periods as needed.
• Strong leadership, social, and interpersonal skills to be able to lead effectively, relate to team members, and motivate individuals.

As a Plastipak Associate, you receive a benefits package offering the following:

• Wellness Programs
• Health Insurance Coverage, including Medical, Dental & Vision
• EAP, Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Disability Insurance:  Short-Term & Long-Term
• Accidental Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) Plan, with Company Matching Contribution & Profit Sharing feature
• Paid Time Off    - 80 hours within 1st year & subsequent increases
• Paid Company Holidays
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Caregiving via Care.com
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Sons and Daughters Scholarship Program
• Travel Assistance
• Employee Discount Programs

*Some benefits are subject to eligibility requirements

Plastipak is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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