Production Unit Manager (Plant Management, Operations)

Production Unit Manager (Plant Management, Operations) Join to apply for theProduction Unit Manager (Plant Management, Operations)role atAptar Production Unit Manager (Plant Management, Operations) Join to apply for theProduction Unit Manager (Plant Management, Operations)role atAptar Direct message the job poster from Aptar Aptar is seeking anAutonomous Production Unit Managerbased in Lincolnton, NC. This role is fulltime with onsite presence required. The Autonomous Production Unit Manager is responsible for the product value stream within the Lincolnton site. The APU Manager is responsible for leading both technical and non-technical teams in the continuous improvement of safety, quality, and productivity within the manufacturing environment. This role involves overseeing production operations, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and fostering strong relationships with internal staff and key customers. The manager will implement lean manufacturing techniques to enhance operational efficiency and will be involved in strategic planning and budget management. The APU Manager will retain principal responsibility of processes and performance across all shifts while initiating and driving continuous improvement activities in areas of responsibility relative to business objectives. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Respect, apply and deploy the core values of APTAR. Responsible for all manufacturing activities with total respect to lead-time expectation and commitment, quality and EHS requirements and cost control. Manages all aspects of production staffing, staff development and performance management. Maintain and increase the efficiency of the production equipment. In charge of leading the cooperation between tooling, maintenance, quality departments. Strive for customer satisfaction by manufacturing products in respect of company’s quality, cost and lead-time policies. Assist in developing strategic plans in which business goals and objectives are met, talent development, customer focus and employee engagement. Manage daily production activities. Review action plans to improve production and manufacturing performance. Lead and develop technical and non-technical production teams Maintain manufacturing staff performance level by coaching, counseling, disciplining employees, addressing grievances, planning, monitoring, and appraising job results. Initiate plans and processes, which minimize manufacturing costs through effective utilization of labor, equipment, facilities, materials, and capital and other efficiency measures. Assure attainment of business objectives and production schedules while ensuring product standards that will exceed our customers’ expectations. Manage spending against budget, controlling spending in relation to changes in production. Continually improve safety record by ensuring that all safety rules & regulations are respected and by addressing both physical safety issues and employee safety attitudes. Implement and enforce quality control programs to meet quality objective. All other tasks as assigned.