Production Manager

Location Address:

6545 S Glacier Street, Tukwila, Washington 98188

Work Shift:

Salary Exempt (United States of America) The Production Manager is a proactive, servant leader with a strong floor presence whose skills contribute to the efficient, systematic and profitable operation of the manufacturing plant. Responsible for improving safety, increasing efficiency, delivering quality, outstanding cost control, and ensuring continuous improvement. This manager has the proven ability to lead and grow teams using TPM and Lean manufacturing principles.

Essential Function - Roles/Responsibilities

• Assures site’s financial and organizational objectives are met at the lowest costs and highest quality consistent with company and customer expectations.
• Achieve greater efficiency and productivity ensuring company goals are met by overseeing production operations and resources.
• Develop highly capable supervisors, leads, and work teams by using training, mentoring and motivational techniques and by delegating specific duties to key resources.
• Improve the skill level and productivity of employees.
• Maintain good employee relations, ensuring consistent and fair application of policies and procedures. Provide counseling and job coaching as required.
• Work closely with Continuous Improvement and Maintenance teams to find creative solutions to problems by providing and facilitating an environment which encourages innovation.
• Monitor all phases of production and ensure that all procedures, specifications and standards are met and by maintaining effective communication with all employees, creating meeting budgets and controlling costs.
• Monitor and administer quality requirements within the operation, insisting on accurate, complete and timely compliance.
• Maintain good relations with internal and external partners.
• Encourage safety by ensuring a clean safe working environment, and that all employees follow prescribed safety procedures, including personal protective equipment.
• Follow established programs, policies, and practices to produce safe quality products that meet regulatory and company requirements.
• Maintain accountability to company safety and quality principles and standards.
• Support the development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of the TPM program.

Job Competencies

• In depth technical knowledge of manufacturing systems and common equipment.
• Results oriented; seeks to accomplish critical tasks with measurable results.
• Well-developed business analytical skills including budgeting, financial management, understanding of margin, and business analysis.
• Ability to analyze key performance indicators and develop action plans based on results.
• Well trained and knowledgeable in performance management techniques including, expectations and goal setting, coaching, problem solving and progressive feedback.
• Ability to understand the dynamics and needs of a diverse workforce while motivating them to achieve ongoing improvements in business results.
• Positive leadership and communication style – approachable, able to influence others.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within the operations team, as well as all other functional areas.
• Creative thinking skills – identification of issues & opportunities with the ability to develop creative solutions.
• Seeks out information, learning, and education to develop oneself and the plant leadership team.
• Well-developed writing skills

• Reasonable mandatory overtime may be required due to business needs.

• Minimum 9 years manufacturing experience with progressively increasing responsibility including management, with at least 5 years of production management.
• Experience with bottle processing preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of quality and safety regulations
• Bachelor’s degree preferred or experience in lieu of education is acceptable.
• Training and experience in TPM and continuous improvement techniques.
• A proven track record of successful and cost-effective management of a manufacturing facility, which includes the overseeing of all production, safety, and operations management responsibilities.

Targeted Pay Range:

$98,900.00 - $122,600.00

Altium Packaging, Our Culture Differentiates Us!
 
We incorporate our Guiding Principles into all aspects and at all levels of the organization and use them as a framework for decision-making.  We believe our Guiding Principles foster a culture of excellence that benefits both employees and customers.

Our Guiding Principles

• Act with Integrity & in Compliance
• Drive Value Creation
• Be Disciplined Entrepreneurs
• Focus on the Customer
• Act with Humility
• Treat others with Dignity and Respect
• Seeking Fulfillment in your Work

We Believe in Rewarding our Most Important Resource – Our People! 
 
We show our commitment to Total Rewards by providing a competitive, comprehensive benefits package. In addition to medical, dental and vision plans, company holidays and vacation days, tuition reimbursement, learning and training opportunities, bonus potential, and a 401(k) plan with company contributions, Altium Packaging locations offer rewards and recognition programs and opportunities to make a difference in the community.
 

EEO Statement
 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
 

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