Converting Operations Manager

Pay: $95k-110k/yr. + 15% Bonus potential

Description:

• The Converting Operations Manager will be responsible for the management, supervision and assisting with technical oversight of Converting Operations production facility; multi-shift operations. Converting Operations includes reclose packaging production, pouching operations, and zipper application production.

Requirements:

• Management experience in a flexible packaging operation, focused on converting operations (Pouch, Reclose, etc.)
• Ability to determine P&L results for specific departments and operations from manufacturing statistics and data.
• Good computer skills, working with Microsoft products and manufacturing ERP systems.
• Knowledge of web handling processes required
• Experience working with or leading manufacturing teams
• Manage projects and programs and be able to obtain buy in from all levels of the organization to implement programs
• SQF Certification a plus
• Basic Mechanical skills, strong problem solving skills, good communication skills, good organizational skills, and a self-starter with initiative.
• Ability to work on other shifts as business needs dictate.
• Ability to travel if required for maintaining certifications, seminars, training sessions, vendor site visits, etc.

Job Duties:

Manufacturing Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain efficient workflow through the department
• Ensure adequate supply of materials for the department
• Maintain the accuracy and documentation of production reporting
• Oversee and direct daily activities of Department
• Ensure adequate and effective employee training
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Oversee department manning requirements including vacation planning and coverage

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Overseeing and coordinating activities of shift personnel including Shift Supervisors
• Conduct employee evaluations
• Direct staff personal development
• Oversee disciplinary action, as required
• Ability to deal with issues and situations objectively and fairly based on Company policies and guidelines.

Technical/Quality Responsibilities:

• Ensure achievement of quality, production, productivity, and safety goals for department
• Assist with the Technical Department on customer or machine tooling
• Perform applicable quality control testing and enter data into the database
• Coordinate with the Technical Department to produce trial/product development materials and specifications
• Responsible for overseeing and championing all food safety/SQF compliance for the facility; SOP’s, pre-operational checklists, audits, and recalls (mock or actual)
• Project management, including, selection, installation, and startup of all major department equipment purchases
• Identify, recommend, and implement equipment, process, and procedural improvements
• Must comply with all general Company-wide standard operating procedures (SOP’s) and any job or department specific SOP’s.
  • SOP’s may cover the areas of (but are not limited to)
    • Employee Health and Safety
    • SQF (Safe Quality Food packager) and GMP (good manufacturing procedures) focused on eliminating contaminates in all packaging manufactured.
    • SGP (Sustainable Green Printer) environmental regulatory procedures and SOP’s
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• 401(k) plan with generous company match
• Bonus program (15% potential)
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
• Company paid short-term disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)