Job Title: Autonomous Production Unit Manager (Plant Management, Operations)

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Aptar is seeking an Autonomous Production Unit Manager based in a North America, USA facility. This role is fulltime with onsite presence required. Applicants must be open to relocation.

The Autonomous Production Unit Manager is responsible for the product value stream within the facility. The primary purpose of the APU Manager is to direct all manufacturing activities and support functions of the APU. In line with site objectives and in coordination with transversal departments, the APU Manager will ensure the achievement of APU objectives. This includes focusing on process simplification to allow more time to concentrate on business-critical activities, developing people within the APU to enhance their skills and capabilities, and ensuring a smooth succession plan for key roles within the unit. The APU Manager will also be responsible for fostering a customer-centric approach, ensuring that operations and supply chain management are aligned to provide exceptional service to both internal and external stakeholders. Additionally, the APU Manager will work on improving service performance, reducing lead times, and enhancing the overall efficiency of supply chain processes through simplification and digitization. The APU Manager oversees all manufacturing activities with a total respect of lead-time expectation and commitment, quality and EHS requirements, and cost control.

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.

· Drive operational excellence (Lean Manufacturing) and Continuous Improvement initiatives.

· Maintain and increase the efficiency of the production equipment.

· In charge of leading the cooperation between tooling, maintenance, quality departments.

· Coordinate with other APUs and site transversal departments (Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering, Safety, HR).

· 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.

Qualifications

Experience

· Bachelor’s or master’s (Technical or Engineering) degree in relevant field or equivalent experience.

· Minimum 8 years’ experience in a production environment.

· Experience in working with and leading teams in operation departments (quality, supply chain, production).

· 3-5+ years in management

· Lean Manufacturing Experience

· Excellent computer skills utilizing SAP and MS Office.

· Demonstrated analytical proficiency

Skills

· Persuasive communicator with strong communication skills, able to give presentations and training sessions.

· Proven ability to communicate with executives, peers, and team members.

· Strong leadership, management and diplomacy skills.

· Open minded and creative problem solver in complex situations.

· Good interpersonal skills, capable of working well on teams and building strong relationships.

· Detail oriented, rigorous, analytical, reactive, independent, and self-motivated.

· Strong analytical ability.

· Safety Management

· Quality assurance

· Supply Chain Management

· Financial acumen

· Problem solving methodologies (QRQC)

Preferred Skills

· Injection molding experience

· Lean Six Sigma

· Green Belt

Who We are
At Aptar, we leverage insights, design, engineering, and science to develop cutting-edge packaging technologies that enhance brand value for our clients and make a significant impact on people’s lives globally. Our innovations transform conventional packaging into advanced dispensing systems, offering solutions such as precise fragrance applications, mess-free ketchup dispensing for kids, and connected technologies that support patients in adhering to their treatments.
With manufacturing facilities across North America, Europe, Asia, and South America, and a dedicated team of over 13,000 employees in about 20 countries, Aptar is committed to creating impactful innovations for our customers and their consumers.
Our Culture
At Aptar, our success is driven by the individuals who contribute their unique talents and perspectives every day. We believe that when you bring your authentic self to work, we all thrive.
How We Support Our Employees

• An exciting, diverse and value based working environment
• Award-winning corporate university offering personal development and training opportunities.
• Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus plan.
• Contribute to the communities where we reside.
• Innovative benefits plan which includes: 401k & Retirement Savings plan, vacation, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, pet insurance, wellness plan, and generous paid maternity/paternity leave.

Aptar is an equal opportunities employer. We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our success. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief.
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