• Production Manager

    Fluor (Leola, PA)


    Production Manager - Leola

     

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    Overview

    Location** **:

    United States, Leola, Pennsylvania

    1. **Job skills** Engineering and Project Management

    2. **Type** Permanent

    **Job id** 164663

    **Salary** Negotiable

     

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    Our client, a leading manufacturer of paper packaging products for the food industry, is seeking a Production Manager to help lead an exciting startup operation. In this pivotal leadership role, you'll oversee multi-shift production, build and develop a strong team, and drive performance through strategic planning, cross-functional collaboration, and daily execution.

     

    With a focus on safety, quality, and operational excellence, you’ll play a critical part in shaping our plant culture and delivering consistent, reliable results as we bring new production lines online.

    What We Offer:

    + A leadership opportunity to shape and grow a new, state-of-the-art paper converting manufacturing facility

    + A chance to build a high-performance team from the ground up

    + Competitive salary and full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, and paid time off

    + Professional development and leadership training opportunities

    + A values-driven, collaborative environment focused on safety, service, and continuous improvement

    What You’ll Do – Results:

    + Manage shift scheduling, staffing, and resource allocation to ensure smooth, efficient operations

    + Lead production teams with a focus on safety, quality, service, and productivity

    + Use KPIs and daily management tools to track performance and drive data-based decisions

    + Identify trends, resolve bottlenecks, and implement corrective actions to achieve daily goals

    + Coach, develop, and engage team members at all levels to build a culture of high performance

    + Drive continuous improvement initiatives aligned with Lean principles and plant priorities

    + Coordinate cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance teams

    + Maintain strong adherence to GMP and safety standards

    What You Bring – Competencies:

    + Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence across all levels of the organization

    + Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills

    + A strategic mindset that connects day-to-day execution with long-term business goals

    + High personal accountability and a commitment to team performance

    + Systems thinker with the ability to manage complexity and prioritize effectively

    + Strong focus on customer satisfaction, quality standards, and safety compliance

    + Collaborative and approachable leadership style, grounded in mutual respect and trust

    Experience and Skills:

    + Bachelor's degree

    + Five (5) years of manufacturing operations management or leadership assignments demonstrating a progression of increased scope and responsibility

    + Five (5) years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment

    + Proven experience in manufacturing operations leadership

    + Background in paper converting, packaging, or related industries preferred

    + Comfortable managing multi-shift or continuous operations

    + Experience in hiring and developing skilled, motivated teams

    + Familiarity with Lean tools, continuous improvement, and daily management systems

    + Financial and operational understanding to manage budgets, labor, and efficiency metrics

    + Proficient in Microsoft Office and production systems

    + Strong verbal and written communication skills

    Work Schedule & Travel:

    + Initial schedule will be Monday–Friday 8:00AM – 5:00PM.

    + Will transition to 24/7 operations later this year; flexibility required.

    + Travel is required (up to 50%) for the first several months/throughout 2025-2026. _Travel will be for onboarding, training, ongoing operational excellence and other purposes. Travel will, for the most part, take place Monday – Friday, but some weekend travel may be required._ TRS Staffing Solutions are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome you to provide OFCCP data voluntarily here (https://fluor.surveymonkey.com/r/NQ9FX79)

     

    We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; age; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity; religion; national origin; disability; veteran status; genetic information; or any other criteria protected by governing law.