Position Summary:

Primary focus of this position is to plan, organize and direct the manufacturing operations, quality, maintenance, and inventory management in a manner which assures the most effective return on assets employed. To initiate plans focused on good manufacturing principles and visual manufacturing, emphasizing many tools including lean manufacturing processes which minimize manufacturing costs through effective utilization of labor, equipment, facilities, materials and capital. Assures attainment of programs and production schedules while ensuring high quality standards and maintaining a safe working environment.

Job Responsibilities:

• Functions and backup and support for the Plant Manager.
• Assume plantwide responsibility for all processes, equipment, employees’ safety, and housekeeping towards meeting plant performance goals related to safety, waste, quality, and productivity.
• Manage all department / shift personnel by fostering a culture of employee engagement through empowerment and skill development by setting expectations, providing guidance, maintaining individual accountability, coaching, training on both technical and soft skills, conducting performance appraisals, rewarding, and disciplining as appropriate while addressing complaints and resolving problems of all team members.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of all department processes and equipment towards effective problem solving and troubleshooting.
• Responsible for cost controls and optimizing processes related to material forecasting and usage, production output, labor cost, staffing requirements and duty assignments, scrap rate, change-over times, etc. to ensure all activities are value added as part of optimized plant operating costs.
• Establish/maintain effective working relationships with customers and suppliers.
• Successfully partner with purchasing and supply chain personnel for proper processing of materials. 
• Ensure that established policies, rules and regulations and procedures are followed.
• Maintain a positive attitude and display good work ethic by modeling appropriate behaviors.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives with team members such as visual management, problem solving, 5S towards improving production quality, cost, downtime, processes, and procedures.
• Facilitate robust communications within and across shifts and with other departmental resources.
• Perform other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position and the company

Schedule– Monday-Friday, but also be flexible as needed

Must be available to work 12 shifts, but also be flexible as needed

Behavior Traits – Key Performance Factors

• Ability to build energy and enthusiasm around the complete adoption of good manufacturing principles, including but not limited to visual manufacturing, Kaizen, Six Sigma, Lean, process simplification by proactively working with personnel at all levels and in cross-functional teams.
• Must enjoy working in a change management environment with a high degree of flexibility needed.
• Proven ability to effectively lead change through strong interpersonal skills and by developing influential relationships at all levels within the organization; high energy, passion for excellence, and ability to train / teach / coach and motivate others.
• To provide leadership / mentoring / training and knowledge sharing to all levels of the organization on the use and practice of good manufacturing principles, continuous improvement methodologies and tools towards striving for a continuous improvement culture.
• Strong strategic, analytical problem solving and decision-making skills
• Excellent project management skills; oral and written as well as cross-functional communication skills; computer aptitude.

Education / Qualifications / Background Requirements:

• MUST HAVE minimum of 5 years of production or plant management experience in the blown or cast FILM industry. Film production troubleshooting ability a strong plus.
• Strong math and analytical / problem solving skills.
• Exhibits strong “can do” / “lead by example” attitude with willingness to learn, take on responsibilities and challenges independently and within a team.
• Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills combined with ability to interact with and provide guidance to colleagues at all levels.
• Continuous improvement knowledge and experience
• Experience working in a fast-paced management and managing multiple shifts and manufacturing personnel 
• Proficiency in both English and Spanish language a plus
• Proficiency with MS Word and Excel
• Other key skills: attention to detail and thoroughness in completing work tasks, results and dead-line orientation, prioritization & goal setting, time management skills.

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

• Capable of lifting 50+ pounds unassisted
• Able to work / stand for extended periods of time
• Climb stairs, crouch, kneel, bend

Salary will be based on Blown Film and Management Experience