Production Manager

Greif is a global leader in performance packaging located in 40 countries.

The company delivers trusted, innovative, and tailored solutions that support some of the world's most in demand and fastest-growing industries.  

 

With a commitment to legendary customer service, operational excellence, and global sustainability, Greif packages life's essentials - and creates lasting value for its colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders.  

 

Learn more about the company's Customized Polymer, Sustainable Fiber, Durable Metal, and Integrated Solutions at www.greif.com and follow Greif on Instagram and LinkedIn. 

 

OUR VISION: 

Being the customer service company in the world. 

 

OUR PURPOSE: 

Creating packaging solutions for life’s essentials. 

Job Requisition #:
032974 Production Manager (Open)

Job Description:

Job Overview: 1st Shift - Supervises larger, more complex teams of colleagues who perform multiple types of production activities (e.g., assembly, material forming/shaping, processing, treating, or packaging, etc.).

Responsibilities typically include setting goals and objectives for team members, making staffing decisions for team, and evaluating achievement of operational results.

Ensures policies, practices and procedures are understood and followed.

  Typically possesses a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 5-8 years of relevant experience, with previous supervisory experience.

Key Responsibilities


* Supervises the day to day activities of a more complex and possibly multi-line production operation and monitors colleague productivity.


* Effectively implements new performance management systems, production plans and performance criteria.

Runs shift meetings, confirms production progress and responds to delays.

Creates and implements group improvement plans.


* Ensures team understands roles and responsibilities as it relates to the team and to Greif.


* Encourages joint problem solving, personal safety, and individual development.


* Supports Greif mission, follows values of Greif and works to better Greif’s business as a whole.


* Implements and enforces compliance with applicable safety regulations, policies, and procedures.


* Arrange work schedules to ensure efficient operations.


* Maintains knowledge of processes and equipment.


* Troubleshoots complex or advanced issues that arise.


* Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience


* Typically possesses a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 5-8 years of relevant experience, with previous supervisory experience.


* Experience working within a unionized facility/CBA knowledge is a plus

Knowledge and Skills


* In-depth understanding of production operation and processes.


* Demonstrated supervisory and leadership skills.


* Strong verbal and written communication skills.


* Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail.


* Demonstrated time managem...