This Production Manager will be responsible for overseeing the production operation for Printpack in Villa Rica, GA. The ideal candidate will be the driver to establish and enact the processes that will lead to significant business results. This Production Manager will also play a significant role in implementing successful leadership practices among the supervisors and department managers.      Key responsibilities include • Champion plant safety by engaging personally and through departmental leadership to drive safety compliance, improvement projects, and associate engagement. • Develop front line production leaders and departmental culture by applying the Printpack Core Values and Expectations of Leaders. • Efficiently manage the production function by following established production schedules to maximize the utilization of equipment and associates within the department. • Uphold standards and drive out defects to improve product quality. • Provide coaching, performance reviews, and performance feedback to associates to ensure all performance goals of the plant in relation to 5S, safety, waste, quality, and productivity are achieved • Improve upon existing methods, procedures, and standards, or initiate new ones, to maximize production and quality, and minimize waste, without jeopardizing safety. • Partner with the Performance System Manager to transform the Production function through the Performance (Continuous Improvement) System. • Develop and execute staffing plans combined with talent development to achieve performance goals. • Track production performance through reporting and visual management tools to support Printpack Key Success Factors. Minimum Requirements • Experience in package manufacturing • Prior production department supervision experience including management of front line leaders • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or business management related field preferred. • Six Sigma Green Belt certification (or equivalent) Additional Skills and Qualifications • Strong capacity to learn quickly and understand complex information without difficulty • Ability to communicate effectively in a variety of settings and strict time constraints • Competent in making analyses involving written and verbal data • Strong information gathering and analysis ability • Ability to perform and communicate complex calculations and data • Ability to effectively use numerical data to make decisions • Demonstrates high initiative and proactivity • Effective at multitasking • Ability to function well with and lead teams • Time management skills • Moves quickly when making decisions • Strong presentation skills Printpack is proudly an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. Embracing diversity enhances our work culture and is vital to our success. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/parental status, genetic information, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, marital status, military or veteran status or affiliation, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. To view your rights and government notices, please see the links below: Know Your Rights - Conozca sus Derechos - Your Rights Under USERRA (dol.gov) - FMLA - FMLA (Spanish) - Polygraph Protection - Right to Work - Right to Work (Spanish) Printpack is committed to helping individuals with disabilities participate in the workforce and ensure equal opportunity to compete for jobs. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist you with your application for employment or job search, please get in touch with us by sending an email to [email protected]. Please include in your email a brief description of the accommodation you are requesting and the position for which you are interested in applying.