Production Manager

Production Manager

AJM Packaging Corporation

Joplin, MO

Position Overview –

AJM Packaging Corporation, one of America’s leading manufacturers of paper products, including paper plates, cups, bowls and bags, is seeking a Production Manager to oversee 3 shifts in fast paced manufacturing plant.

This position will supervise, oversee and coordinate the manufacturing of all products, which includes the maintenance of all production machinery, maintaining an accurate inventory, meeting production schedules, ensuring quality specifications are met and properly documenting, recording and filing all related paperwork.

Responsibilities & Duties –


* Oversee and manage all elements of the production of goods.

Coordinate and manage the production staff in such a manner as to ensure that all company objectives and production schedules are continually met at minimal labor cost and with minimal production interruption.


* Provide overall supervision of the entire production staff.

Responsibilities may include interviewing and selecting job candidates; designating work assignments, providing instruction; training employees; designating work assignments; reviewing work; establishing deadlines; conducting performance appraisals; and addressing and resolving issues.


* Continually review product quality levels and ensure that all Corporate and Plant quality standards are achieved.


* Ensure compliance with all GMP, HACCP and Corporate procedures.


* Accurately complete, process and file all daily logs, quality records and any other related production paperwork.


* Review and monitor scrap levels and assume overall accountability for scrap.


* Review production operation and processes and identify areas for improvement.

Be able to offer recommendations for improvement and be able to successfully implement changes


* Monitor for the proper functioning of machinery and correct and/or provide notice of an issue.


* Participate in the tracking of inventory levels.

Make procurement requests for any production materials, supplies or equipment needed.


* Provide oversight and training of production staff and coordinate the transition period between the different shifts to ensure expectations and goals are understood and met.

Ensure manpower requirements are adequate to meet these expectations and goals.


* Ensure that staff strictly adheres to all housekeeping and safety rules, guidelines and procedures.

Enforce all lock out/tag out procedures.


* Work cross-functionally with other departments including Scheduling, Inventory and Shipping/Receiving.


* Complete all other duties the Supervisor deems necessary.

Minimum Requirements –


* Three years or more of high-volume production management experience.


* Strong communication and problem-solving skills, as well as a commitment to positive employee relations.


* Experience working in paper, printing, or the consumer product industry is very bene...