Production Manager Job at Greif in Los Angeles

Greif offers a great working environment and the opportunity to make an immediate impact at a company where your ideas are always welcome.

Job Requisition #:
029080 Production Manager (Open)

Greif is a leading supplier of industrial packaging products and services, growing from its beginnings in Cleveland, Ohio, to a global footprint across more than 30 countries and 200-plus locations.

OUR VISION:
Be the best performing customer service company in the world.

OUR PURPOSE:
We create packaging solutions for life’s essentials.

ROLE OVERVIEW:
Manages the activities of teams associated with manufacturing, engineering, and production in a single plant including: Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Production Operations, Manufacturing Repair & Maintenance Operations, Manufacturing Production Planning & Control, Quality, Environmental Health & Safety. Manages multiple teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, technical expertise, and training to guide changes to plant processes and procedures to reduce variability, improve product performance, reduce manufacturing costs, and improve operating efficiency.
• Lead and direct a production team consisting of a Superintendent, Technical Manager, Shift Supervisors, and three rotating shift production crews.
• Work closely and effectively with the Maintenance Manager and Technical Manager to improve mill operations and correct operational issues.
• Facilitate the continuous improvement process by identifying, defining, developing, and prioritizing projects and activities.
• Manage machine runnability on a daily basis with the assistance of direct reports and support staff.
• Identify opportunities to improve existing procedures and related tools to meet evolving workflow requirements.
• Prioritize maintenance needs and direct resources accordingly on a daily basis.
• Participate in downtime maintenance and readiness planning and project management activities.
• Perform all required duties and tasks in accordance with Company accounting policies and financial control procedures.
• Support the Mill Safety Program and contribute to a culture focused on safety and an incident-free workplace.
• Train production employees in analytical problem solving and decision making techniques.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related technical field with 5-20 years of experience in paper manufacturing or industrial/process engineering. Pulp and Paper degree and/or background is a plus.
• Prior experience managing salaried and hourly production teams in a paper mill is required.
• Technical experience in a paper mill is required.

Knowledge and Skills

• Excellent team leadership abilities and interpersonal skills.
• Experience on a cylinder board machine is a plus.
• Knowledge of process improvement methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, etc.
• Statistical Process Control knowledge is desired.
• Ability to efficiently multi-task and meet stated objectives.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data analysis is a must.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong time management skills.
• Adherence to healthy safety practices.

At Greif, your work has purpose, colleagues care about your well-being, and you have the opportunity to grow and thrive. Service and leadership are the core of everything we do.

EEO Statement:
https://www.greif.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/HR-101-Equal-Employment-Opportunity-Policy-English.pdf

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $125,000.00 - $155,000.00 per year

Application Question(s):

• How many years of experience do you have working in a paper mill?
• Have you worked in a paper mill?
• Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status)?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 10 years (Required)
• Management: 8 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

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