Production Manager

Ronpak is a nationally renowned manufacturer of carry out paper bags, portion control bags and food wraps with a huge range of choices. Founded in 1947, the company is a solid supplier with continuous, stable ownership. Ronpak has the most advanced production and distribution platforms in the custom printed packaging industry today.

Ronpak has an excellent opportunity for a Production Manager at our Shreveport, LA plant. The position will need to be a bit flexible in hours, and be available for all of our shifts, including weekends when necessary.

The Production Manager reports to the General Manager and is responsible for providing leadership and guidance on the coordination of plant activities through planning with management, supervisors and engineers to ensure the manufacturing objectives are accomplished in a safe, timely and cost-effective manner. Additionally, the Production Manager helps establish the Ronpak culture at the plant location, and assists in identifying and developing the next generation of the plant’s leaders. This position will be a key member of the Food Safety and Quality team and have responsibility for leading implementation and on-going program management/oversight on SQF certification as it relates to the production floor. The General Manager is the back up for the Production Manager to cover absences or vacancies.

Essential Job Functions:

• Coordinate and oversee daily activities within the plant regarding production, maintenance, quality, and safety.
• Recognize or identify and resolve problems affecting production; e.g. schedules, staffing, waste, quality, inaccurate paperwork.
• Ensure employees understand and follow all safety procedures; e.g., guards are in place and used, LOTO procedures followed consistently, all employees are properly wearing PPE.
• Ensure employees understand and follow quality procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices and Lot Control Procedures, as well as Customer Specifications are met.
• Ensure employees keep work areas clean, free of debris and contaminants, and a safe environment clear of hazards.
• Maintain as well as improve housekeeping throughout all departments.
• Select, train and motivate plant production staff.
• Initiate strategies and processes, which minimize manufacturing costs through effective utilization of resources i.e. labor, equipment, facilities, materials and capital.
• Continuously improve safety by addressing both physical safety issues and developing employee safety awareness.
• Conduct employee performance reviews to determine competency, knowledge and overall performance.
• Maintain systems to assure facility meets all food safety system requirements including commitment, document control and records, verification, product identification, trace and recall, incident management, building and equipment design, and pre-requisite programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Experience: 5 years transferable work-related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Degree: Four-year Undergraduate Degree preferred.
• Experience supervising in manufacturing environment.
• HACCP certification & implementing SQF systems preferred.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develops, coordinates and documents goals for all plant employees. Ensure that employee development plans are in place and effective.
• Communicates information in a timely and responsible fashion.
• Achieves budget objectives through managing expenditures, analyzing variances, and initiating corrective actions.
• Plans and leads the implementation of all cultural change initiatives at the location.
• Monitors and controls all Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) activities to ensure compliance with goals. Ensures compliance with all safety and environmental legal requirements.
• Controls and secures the stable operation of the manufacturing unit. Ensures the plant is reliable and available for production.
• Ensures the availability of product while controlling inventory levels.
• Fosters an environment of open communication throughout all levels of the location.
• Assist in implementation and evaluation of various cost savings programs.
• Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the company policies and applicable laws.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Maintains confidentiality of financial information and plans.
• Develop strong trusting relationships across every level of company in order to gain support and achieve results.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Management and business literacy skills
• Analytical and abstract reasoning skills
• Leadership ability and negotiation skills
• Organization skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate and manage well at all levels of the organization
• Strong problem solving and creative skills with the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses
• High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation
• Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups and/or boards of directors
• PC proficiency is essential (Windows environment) and strong working knowledge of Excel and Access

Physical Demands of the Job:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to travel by plane.

Work Environment:

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Benefits:

• Generous paid vacation and paid sick days.
• 11 Paid Holidays.
• Group health, dental, life and disability.
• 401k after 1 year.

To Apply:

Please forward your cover letter, resume and salary requirements for consideration.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Shreveport, LA 71115: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• transferable work-related: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $80,000 - $90,000