Production Manager

Berlin Packaging is the premier supplier of rigid packaging. With over $3 billion in revenue, we grow 5x faster than the overall packaging industry.  

Chances are you enjoy products supplied by Berlin Packaging every day! We serve virtually every end market: automotive, beverage, food, home care, industrial chemical, pet care and veterinary, personal health and beauty, wine and spirits, and cannabis.  

Combine that with our “Anything is Possible” mindset and our winning culture, our 2,000+ employees agree, we love it here. Our engagement scores are 2x the national average. And every single employee shares in Berlin’s profitable growth. 

Now you understand why since1898, our 100+ year-old company has grown 5x faster than our industry!

Are you up for the opportunity of a lifetime? If so, we are seeking a Production Manager who is responsible for leadership and oversight for production and maintenance operations across assigned light manufacturing areas or value streams. This role is responsible for achieving operational objectives related to safety, quality, cost, delivery, and customer thrill while supporting regional financial performance. The Production Manager leads teams, manages resources, and drives continuous improvement to ensure efficient, compliant and scalable operations

Key Accountabilities:  

• Operations
  • Champion Safe Behaviors. Promote and support compliance with Company safety policies and applicable regulatory requirements, including OSHA standards.
  • Establish, monitor, and improve key operations metrics aligned to Safety, Quality, and Productivity.
  • Champion daily communication/collaboration between operations and sales, supply chain, and account coordinators by communication, decisions, policies, and all matters that affect their performance and results.
  • Lead departmental meetings, generating action plans impacting production department KPI’s. Presents departmental metrics and action plans in management staff meetings.
  • Oversee maintenance planning and scheduling to support equipment reliability and minimize operational disruption.
  • Leads the production and material planning team to increase operating efficiency and increase service levels through an optimized scheduling approach.
  • Ensure ERP production data accuracy and reporting integrity.
• Financial & Resource Management
  • Support regional and branch leadership in developing and achieving annual strategy and budget.
  • Manage operating costs, including labor and controllable expenses, and support activities that contribute to overall financial performance.
  • Monitor standard unit cost and adjust processes and/or suggest capital equipment improvements.
• Continuous Improvement
  • Own capacity planning across shifts and value streams to balance service levels with cost efficiency.
  • Identify operational constraints and implement continuous improvement methodologies to increase throughput and equipment utilization
  • Develop standard processes and scalable production models to support growth.
• Manage & Develop Others
  • Recruit and hire employees who meet the dynamic needs of Berlin Packaging. Partnering with designated staffing agencies to ensure quality and performance standards are met.
  • Coach and mentor employees with a focus on enhancing their overall skills.
  • Provide clear direction along with a level of accountability that generates superior results.
  • Promote a continuous improvement mode of operation; readily challenge all employees to take individual and/or group performance to the next level.
  • Accountable to ensure that all responsibilities of Supervisors and key personnel are accomplished on a shift to shift and project on a project basis.
• Berlin Values
  • Fulfill employee portion of the Berlin Values by demonstrating a strong work ethic, teamwork, loyalty, innovation, productivity, and driving profitable results.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:  

• Must have at least 7+ years of managerial experience in distribution, manufacturing, or equivalent environment.
• Ability to develop and lead teams.
• Excellent time management skills are required along with the ability to manage multiple tasks with a focus on output and results.
• Aptitude for change management in a Customer Thrill Environment with an Anything is Possible mindset.
• Demonstrated knowledge of performance evaluation and budgeting concepts. Strong financial acumen.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Products (EXCEL, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, OneNote, Teams, etc.).
• Ability to work collaboratively across functional teams.
• Must have excellent communication skills and have a leader and coaching mentality.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills with a result-driven approach.
• Experience coordinating projects or operational initiatives preferred.

Working Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Warehouse & Production Environment.
• Ability to lift up to 45lbs, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Regular standing, walking, and movement throughout the facilities is required.

Berlin Packaging offers an outstanding compensation and benefits package including:

• Competitive PTO including vacation, personal days, holidays, and sick time
• 1Berlin Shared Ownership Plan
• Profit sharing
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical insurance including dental insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for transportation, medical, and dependent care expenses
• Vision insurance options
• Paid parental leave for up to 12-weeks
• Health club reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• 529 college savings plan
• Employee Assistance Program for mental health and well-being
• Calm app to improve mental wellbeing
• Employee referral program
• Company sponsored life insurance with optional voluntary life insurance
• Company sponsored short- and long-term disability

At Berlin Packaging, we look at candidates’ skills but hire based on traits. We believe in hiring smart, passionate people who are thirsty for knowledge and enthusiastic to learn and develop their skills. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the points outlined in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Berlin Packaging provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

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*Please note that any salary information shared is a general guideline only. Salaries are based on candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

*This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

*Berlin Packaging maintains a smoke-free workplace.

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