Production Manager

For over 75 years, BIC has been creating ingeniously simple and joyful products that are a part of every heart and home.

As a member of our team, you'll be a part of reigniting a beloved brand as we continue to reimagine everyday essentials in new, sustainable and responsible ways.

Our "roll up your sleeves and get the job done" approach to work creates an environment where self-starters, problem solvers and innovative thinkers thrive. BIC team members are empowered to take ownership of their careers and bring their unique perspectives to the table to make a meaningful impact on our mission.

It's a colorful world - make your mark by joining the BIC team today.

Overview:

As a Production Manager you primary responsibilities will include working with the facility leadership in the daily management and coordination of packaging production operations while ensuring compliance with all labor, safety, environmental and corporate policies and regulations. These responsibilities will be carried out in a manner that consistently demonstrates the established visions and values of BIC.

You will provide operational leadership for 1st and 2nd (split) shift (flexible schedule/hours required), Monday through Friday, and occasionally Saturdays during our peak season. You will ensure effective and efficient operations and advance a culture of continuous improvement.

Responsiblities:

• Monitor and adjust product and process flow to ensure product meets quality and production operations standards.
• Review production plans to ensure maximum utilization of resources, while maintaining accuracy and efficiency.
• Provide direction, leadership, development, and support to packaging employees (directly and indirectly up to 400 associates, including 3 production supervisors)
• Develop shift supervisors in their career progression and understanding of the operation/business 
• Create and maintain a workplace culture that engages and motivates employees.
• Ensure all proper procedures and documentation are in place for each shift.
• Partner with the Maintenance team to ensure preventative maintenance and repairs of all systems and equipment to minimize downtime.
• Monitor production and quality, coordinate priorities, resolve issues and participate in special projects and work schedules.
• Develop, coordinate, and participate in continuous improvement projects to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Demonstrate safety leadership in his/her daily management by communicating and maintaining the health and safety standard for the production area.
• Drive the permanent elimination of unsafe acts of people and unsafe conditions by providing necessary resources to identify, evaluate and control risks of injury or illness.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of our environmental footprint regarding waste production and energy and water consumption.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required (Operational Management, Manufacturing or similar)
• Minimum 3 years of experience in supervisor roles, ideally leading leaders within a production/manufacturing enviroment 
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to organize, develop, and build a team effectively 
• Must be hands on and customer service oriented: understand customer demands, customer service level expectations and execute to those demands with a sense of urgency
• Prefer experience with WMS (warehouse management systems) and JDE (JD Edwards) or other ERP applications
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, Outlook & Word

BIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly commit to hiring people with different backgrounds and experiences to help us build better products, make better decisions, and better serve our customers. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability status, or similar characteristics. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

BIC is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any team member at BIC via email, or directly to a BIC team member in any form without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of BIC, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by BIC as a result of the referral or through other means