Platform Manager

We are seeking a Production Platform Manager for our First Quality Baby Products site in Macon, GA. 

This position is responsible for overseeing platform production control activities, ensuring efficient material and workflow to support production plans. This position will offer many challenging circumstances, which require quick thinking and problem-solving methods to properly manage and support the operation. Flexibility is a requirement of this position. Must be able to work closely with all supporting departments.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Maintain a safe work environment, improve safety systems and eliminate the causes of accidents, and hold everyone accountable for their role in safety

• Follow necessary GMP, FDA, and ISO regulations/guidelines

• Responsible for all safety and housekeeping of a platform on the production floor and surrounding areas

• Interface with Production Planning, Quality, Engineering, Human Resources, Cost Accounting, and Information Technology departments

• Develop and maintain a professional relationship with all team members through policy development, performance evaluations, and training

• Maintain and adhere to company policies and safety standards

• Schedule, prioritize, and control all production activities to maintain high quality and efficiencies

• Identify and assign work and staff for all upcoming lines and shifts

• Document all related manufacturing processes and good manufacturing processes (GMP)

• Assist with all product specifications and packaging requests

• Assist in planning and scheduling of production machines in operation

• Oversee requisitioning of all raw materials needed for production

The ideal candidate should possess the following skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in business management, engineering, or a related manufacturing field or equivalent years of experience

• Three to five years of experience in a supervisory or advanced technical specialty function

• Experience in production management

• Experience in inventory control, scheduling, and planning

• ISO/FDA experience preferred

• Advanced knowledge of the manufacturing requirements for planning and operation

• Standard knowledge of Material Requirements Planning (MRP), Total Quality Control (TQC), and Capacity Requirements Planning (CRP)

• Standard knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office programs

• Standard knowledge of OSHA laws and regulations within the manufacturing field

• Fundamental knowledge of Worker’s Compensation rules and regulations and an understanding of employee relations

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Advanced comprehension of the machinery and mechanical functions of the operation

• Strong problem-solving skills

• Strong communication skills