Packaging Manager jobs in Saint George, UT

Responsibilities: 

• Leads Environments and Safety Compliance Audits
• Conducts production Gemba walks to optimize production flow and efficiencies.
• Participates and practices Lean Manufacturing practices such as Six Sigma, 5S, FMEA, and 8D Problem Analysis.
• Engages the team in identifying and implementing continuous improvement projects.
• Engages production floor employees in problem resolution in order to improve production issues/efficiencies utilizing Lean Manufacturing techniques as needed.
• Responsible for taking a major role with plant safety initiatives.
• Reviews and updates Key Performance Indicators KPIs (Daily, Weekly and Monthly) to ensure facility is on track.
• Attends pre-shift meetings to observe and provide feedback to the operations team focusing on continuous improvement.
• Conducts Behavior-Based Safety observations and works with employees to ensure they are performing their job in a safe manner.
• Participates in monthly site safety review to understand problem areas and establish plans to improve overall safety record and reduce incidents.
• Maintaining records and ensuring compliance with all capital projects.
• Maintaining plant property, building and grounds.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or operations management and 3 years supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Management experience in operations, maintenance, engineering and/or process improvement roles including managing teams of people.
• Previous experience working in a Lean environment; Embraces continuous improvement.
• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification a plus.
• Strong financial acumen including an understanding of the budgeting process and how they relate to KPIs.
• Exceptional leadership, change management and communication skills.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

 Competencies:

• Attention to Communication
• Results Orientation
• Managing Performance
• Managing Change
• Developing Others
• Business Acumen