Production Manager

The People Co. · Town of islip, United States

Our client, a leading CPG manufacturing company, is looking to bring on board a hands on, continuous improvement oriented Production Manager for their facility in the Ronkonkoma, NY area.

In this exciting position, you will oversee and optimize the day-to-day operations of the organization. This is a great opportunity to be a key stakeholder in a growing company that invests in its employees. Relocation assistance in the form of a sign on bonus can be available.

What we are looking for you to do:

• Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement best practices across all departments.
• Develop and implement operational strategies that drive business growth and enhance productivity.
• Implement new policies and procedures.
• Entrepreneurial experience in terms of building from the ground up.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, Quality, Sanitation and Manufacturing regulations. Champion a H&S culture.
• Ensure that production meets and exceeds standards for safety, cost, quality, productivity, and customer service.
• Ensure that plant efficiency is maintained at the highest possible level without sacrificing safety, quality and plant standards.
• Oversee project management initiatives, ensuring projects are completed on time and within scope.
• Review, maintain, control and implement corrective actions.
• Facilitate and implement lean principles across all aspects of manufacturing.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging team development and innovation.
• Continually coach, direct and train employees utilizing lean principles.
• Ensure department is running efficiently, from logistics, production, quality, health and safety, maintenance, sanitation, and CI.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess operational performance and make data-driven decisions.

The ideal candidate will have:

• 3+ years of production management (titled) experience required.
• 5+ years of CPG manufacturing experience required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a combination of education and relevant work experience.
• Must have experience managing Production Supervisors.
• Clear criminal back check.

What we will offer:

• An attractive salary, bonus, 401k match, relocation assistance and healthcare.
• An amazing opportunity to grow your career with a leading manufacturing company.

This position offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional looking to make a significant impact on organizational success through effective operations management.