What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Manager position at Wis-Pak?
ABOUT US:
Wis-Pak is a leading manufacturer and distributor of Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Klarbrunn, Bubbl'r, Vita Ice and other popular beverages. Headquartered in Watertown, Wisconsin, we have seven production facilities across the Midwest. We are a privately-owned business that cares about its employees. We offer a safe, clean and fast-paced work environment that focuses on teamwork and rewarding excellence.
ABOUT YOU:
We are looking for an assertive, proactive, and forward-thinking Production Manager to join our team at our Norfolk, Nebraska manufacturing facility . The ideal candidate will be an effective team leader who will provide direction, training, development, support, and mentorship to employees. You will use your well-honed analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills to achieve key performance goals for quality, productivity, budgetary, and environmental, health and safety compliance.
ABOUT THE JOB:
The Production Manager will be responsible for continuous improvement activities, planning, capital budgets and reporting as required. You will also act as the site champion for Lean Six Sigma processes. This position is accountable for delivering business results and operational improvements.
ABOUT THE DUTIES:
- Ensure production employees are trained and following all plant safety, Food Safety, GMP and sanitation regulations
- Champion continuous improvement activities
- Develop and manage annual budget
- Maintain low cost, high quality, production practices
- Oversee staffing needs of the department
ABOUT THE PERKS:
Wis-Pak offers a very competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401k (with match), paid time-off, and much more.
ABOUT THE REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- 5 to 7 years of manufacturing industry experience as a supervisor, lead or manager
- Effective communication and leadership skills
- Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills
- Proven ability to direct, motivate and mentor large teams
- Strong accountability, consistency, and follow-through skills
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $95,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Weekends as needed
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus opportunities
Experience:
- Food production: 3 years (Preferred)
- Lean manufacturing: 5 years (Required)
- Manufacturing management: 5 years (Required)
- Continuous improvement: 5 years (Required)
- Production management: 5 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $95,000 - $120,000
