Production Manager

With facilities across the U.S. and in Mexico, WS Packaging Group, Inc. is one of the largest printing and label converting operations in North America.  We produce labels, packaging products, and packaging equipment for customers ranging from emerging start-up companies to category-leading Fortune 500 brands.

With our corporate headquarters in Green Bay, Wisconsin, we employ more than 1,900 people at 19 locations in Arizona, California, Georgia, New Hampshire, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Wisconsin, and Monterrey, Mexico.

WS Packaging Group, Inc. continues to grow as we expand our products and services coast-to-coast and internationally to meet the emerging needs of the markets we serve.

Duties & Responsibilities:

**The following responsibilities are included to but not limited to:**

·  Direct supervision of Press and Rewind departments including scheduling, monitoring time worked, completing timely and thorough evaluations, answering questions, etc

·  Communicate and ensure implementation of Quality Procedures and Quality Work Instructions to Press Operators and Rewinders

·  Contribute and support Lean/Continuous Improvement efforts, especially waste reduction and throughput, via individual observations and suggestions, and also through team efforts

·  Communicate with all departments to improve processes and ensure on-time delivery

·  Keep track of department Non-conformances and provide updates to appropriate personnel

·  Participate in the yearly budgeting and financial goal setting process. 

·  Manage to the budget and deliver a consistent and predictable level of profit.

·  Make adjustments in our cost structures to move consistently with the level of sales coming in.

·  Provide our employees with consistent and fair feedback on a regular basis. 

·  Create a learning environment that will help all employees to build on their existing skills. 

·  Adjust schedule to also be available to 2^nd and 3^rd shift production personnel.  Includes receiving calls when at home and, when not available, arranging for a different point of contact for questions

Qualifications/Requirements:

·       Previous management experience (at least 1 year) required

·       Proven leadership skills

·       Complete understanding of production equipment and its capabilities

·       Understanding of complete process flow through all departments

·       Able to work independently and in teams

·       Organized, detail-oriented, and able to accurately complete high volumes of work

·       Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

·       Outstanding problem solving skills

·       Excellent attendance and performance record

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