Production Manager - Dacula, GA

Piedmont Plastics is the leading independent and privately held distributor of performance plastics in North America. Since first opening our doors in 1968 with just one location and five employees, Piedmont has grown to over 50 locations across the U.S.

and Canada employing over 575 individuals.

At Piedmont Plastics, we are a family, and believe our people are the foundation of our success.

Our company culture is engrained in every facet of our business, and we are devoted to maintaining an enjoyable, open, and supportive atmosphere across the organization.

We care about and respect one another by demonstrating integrity in everything that we do and take pride in giving our employees the ability to thrive in a growth-oriented environment.

Our diverse workforce brings passion to the mission of Piedmont Plastics every day – to be best-in-class in the distribution of performance plastics.

Our materials can be found in every industry market segment, and we are concentrated on satisfying our customers with expert product knowledge and a solutions-focused mentality.

Join a team that works together in a collaborative and winning environment to continuously exceed customers’ expectations. After all, Piedmont Plastics is “where solutions take shape!”.

We are currently hiring for a Production Manager to lead our Dacula operations.

Reporting to the Branch General Manager, this role will direct and coordinate daily activities of the distribution warehouse and production operation within the branch. 

As a Production Manager you will also be responsible for:


* Scheduling the workflow of materials and customer orders throughout the process to meet customer quality and delivery expectations


* Coordinating daily with production and sales team to plan activities within the operation to meet required objectives


* Ensuring all cut jobs have accurate cutting schedules and works to utilize remnant inventory and maximize yields


* Training team on the proper way to use the cut optimizer program


* Ensuring orders are processed in the proper sequence (based on due dates and method of shipment/pick-up) to meet customer requirements


* Reviewing bills of lading for incoming material and sales order to plan work activities


* Maintaining and directing the Piedmont Plastics quality and safety procedures and requirements for warehouse and fabrication operations at their location


* Controlling costs in the warehouse and fabrication operations by minimizing waste and purchasing supplies from the most competitive suppliers


* Holds regular staff meetings to review key operational metrics, achievement of company quality goals & objectives and other issues related to warehouse and fabrication operations


* Other duties may be assigned

An ideal candidate will possess;


* 2 years minimum of warehouse supervisory experience


* A high school diploma or its equivalent with a minimum of 3 years of experience in a ...