PRODUCTION MANAGER

Job description

Overview:
Berry Global Berry Global, headquartered in Evansville, Indiana, is committed to its mission of 'Always Advancing to Protect What's Important.' With $13 billion in revenue for fiscal year 2019 on a combined pro forma basis from operations, Berry is a leading global supplier of a broad range of innovative nonwoven, flexible, and rigid products used every day within consumer and industrial end markets. Berry operates over 290 manufacturing facilities worldwide, on six continents, and employs over 48,000 individuals.

At Berry, we pursue excellence in all that we do and are always advancing to improve the way we work along with the products and services we provide. Our culture fosters trust and partnerships through appreciation, acknowledgement, and inclusion. At Berry, we are continuously improving to support our mission and exemplify our values of partnerships, excellence, growth, and safety. To learn more about Berry, visit (url removed)

Responsibilities:
The Production Manager is responsible for the management of all production supervisors, shift production employees and production equipment. Oversees the training, upgrading, evaluation and performance reviews. Performs administrative duties as required including maintaining employee attendance records, initiating personnel action forms, writing counseling forms, vacation requests and any other reports as needed. Helps to maintain the shift safety program to minimize accidents and injuries and to ensure a safe working environment. Must know blown film, troubleshooting, extruder drives, heaters, and controls. Maintains thorough knowledge of all processes and equipment. Constantly follows quality and production and makes the necessary decisions to maintain maximum rates with high quality in an efficient time and manner. Coordinates with Maintenance for scheduled shutdowns and repairs in order to achieve the necessary maintenance work with the minimum operational losses. Assures that established policies, rules, regulations and procedures are followed. Works with Scheduler to ensure efficient scheduling. Is responsible for reporting discrepancies in orders and set-ups to the Plant Manager. Schedules jobs for efficiency and output thus controlling scrap generation. Verifies that all the information is included and accurate for compliance with the work order and ISO 9 standards. Must verify production, quality and quantity standards on all lines; scrutinizes and resolves discrepancies

Qualifications:
QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or equivalent or three to five years of blown film manufacturing experience. Must have overall knowledge of manufacturing of polyethylene film with strong leadership abilities. Good written and verbal communications skills are required. Computer and mechanical background a plus.