Production Manager - Chicago, United States - Novipax Buyer, LLC

Novipax Buyer, LLC Chicago, United States

1 week ago

Description

Posted Monday, January 22, 2024 at 5:00 AM

H eadquartered in Oak Brook, Illinois, with plants strategically located across the USA, Novipax is safeguarding the future by partnering with fresh protein and produce processors, grocery retailers, foodservice providers, packaging distributors, and healthcare providers to deliver absorbent solutions that protect packaged fresh food and healthcare professionals and patients.

Novipax manufactures a suite of category-leading absorbents, including Dri-Loc, Pad-Loc, Multi-Loc and Prep Pads, and the revolutionary active absorbents Dri-Loc XtendaPak and UltraZap XtendaPak.

We believe in Protecting the Things That Matter Most.
This is a workplace where your team members have your back—and are pulling for you to succeed. Where family comes first and community counts. If there's one thing that defines the Novipax team, it's that we win together.

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Production Manager is responsible for the safe and efficient operations of production in the facility.

The Production Manager communicates performance expectations to supervisors, monitors production demands, mentors and develops production supervisors, and manages facility efficiency and profitability in coordination with the Materials & Plant Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:
Lead daily production meeting (DOR) and create accountability to actions identified from misses in the daily KPIs
Manage production supervisors to include performance reviews and disciplinary actions
Manage the shift-to shift handoffs with constant emphasis on safety, quality, delivery and cost
Executes against schedule created by the materials manager and make recommendations for improvements to create efficiency, reduce costs, eliminate issues, and achieve resolution
Monitor production activities to eliminate waste and ensure adherence to production and shipping schedule
Work with supervisors to control and improve efficiencies, minimize labor overtime, downtime and repair expenses
Manage and maintain efficient staffing plan according to production schedule
Manage utilization of temp and other contract employees associated with production with the support of HR
Oversee production reporting in IQMS and ensure timely and accurate reporting
Maintains a safety culture and cultivates safe behavior through development and monitoring of safety standards.
Ensure up to date specifications and standard line conditions are provided for each work order.
Works in the best interest of the business by making decisions that reflect the company's core values.

Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

Familiarity with line setups
Develops constructive and cooperative working relationships with all plant functional areas

Identifies the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, and or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge and or skills.

Inspects equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors and or other problems or defects
Manage workforce planning, including fulfillment of work schedules and adherence to attendance policies (vacations, floating days, call ins, etc.)
Provide recommendations on disciplinary action and recommend potential improvements, as necessary

Experience and Competencies:
4 year degree in applicable field
Proven experience in operations, manufacturing, or supply chain
Excellent communication and listening skills
Proven track record of effective problem-solving
Ability to embrace continuous improvement
Strong collaboration and teaming skills with stakeholders across functions
Ability to coach and train employees
Ability to be an on-shift resource for troubleshooting problems in the process as well as maintenance issues
Ability to make independent, effective decisions
Possess ability to be a self-directed team player
Flexibility to work multiple shifts
Bilingual Spanish and English required
Novipax is successful because of the diversity of our talented Crew. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider and embrace individuals and what makes them, them.
We believe our employees should be happy and healthy, with peace of mind and a sense of fulfillment. We provide our employees with competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, opportunities for career development, and a balance.
We encourage all individuals to apply for positions that fit their passions.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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