Kitting Operations Mgr.
TechnimarkEssential Duties & Responsibilities: Work with Packaging Teams to develop a safe work environment and train employees to work safely while adhering to all safety policies and guidelines. Maintain a strong focus on employee safety, product quality, labor efficiency, materials flow, training & meeting high-volume daily production targets under a 24/7 operation scheme. Promote continuous improvement efforts and training programs aimed at achieving positive trends in performance KPIs. KPIs include safety, quality, manufacturing performance and overall financial performance. Lead manufacturing teams in plant readiness for new projects & production volumes shifting. Participates and leads in daily/weekly production meetings, and report to stakeholders and customers production status, bottlenecks and action plan to mitigate them as needed. Supports Director of Operations in projecting monthly financial performance through Cost Management and Inventory Management. Effectively manage direct reports through goal setting, coaching and performance evaluations. Deep understanding of packaging production lines, equipment, and workflow optimization Ability to implement and monitor quality protocols, ensure regulatory compliance, and conduct validation testing and engineering changes requested Apply continuous improvement methodologies, waste reduction, and process standardization to boost efficiency, improve materials flow and drive overall operation to meet or exceeding targets. Manage material source, inventory control, and production planning to ensure timely delivery and adhering to safety stock levels agreed with customers and respecting corporate financial targets. Lead, mentor, and develop packaging supervisors, leads, technicians, and operators; foster a culture of safety, innovation, and accountability Work with marketing, R&D, quality assurance, and supply chain to align packaging with product, brand, and operational needs. Experience Required University/bachelor’s degree preferred or qualifying combination of experience • Strong Leadership & Effective Communication Skills • Proactive & Problem Solving • Continuous Improvement & Operational Performance • Production, Quality, Materials & Maintenance experience 5 - 8 years: • Manufacturing – Kitting / Assembly (Manual Assembly) • High-volume / High-pace manufacturing environment - 24/7 Operations • Industrial Engineering / Process Flow / Value Stream Mapping • Warehousing, Materials Supply, Shipping & Receiving • Engineering drawings, quality control • 5+ Years’ professional experience in manufacturing, manual assembly, kitting or packaging operations Education Required Bachelors or better Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.