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Overview

Berry Global Berry Global, headquartered in Evansville, Indiana, is committed to its mission of ‘Always Advancing to Protect What’s Important.’ With $13billionin revenue for fiscalyear 2019 on a combined pro forma basis from operations, Berry is a leading global supplier of a broad range of innovative nonwoven, flexible, and rigid products used every day within consumer and industrial end markets. Berry operates over290manufacturing facilities worldwide, on six continents,and employs over48,000 individuals.

At Berry, we pursue excellence in all that we do and are always advancing to improve the way we work along with the products and services we provide. Our culture fosters trust and partnerships through appreciation, acknowledgement, and inclusion. At Berry, we are continuously improving to support our mission and exemplify our values of partnerships, excellence, growth, and safety. To learn more about Berry, visit berryglobal.com

POSITION SUMMARY

The Production/Converting Manager has managerial and operational duties. The position is accountable for the manufacturing of products within the converting department that meet customer and internal qualifications with regard to quality, timelines and good manufacturing practices, as well as adherence to all company rules and regulations.

As a member of the Plant Management Team, the Converting Manager provides input and consistently demonstrates leadership to support the Plant’s operating plans/strategies and the company’s business plan.

Responsibilities

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Active promoter of EHS and all department 5S programs, ensuring that all tasks are performed in a safe manner and in compliance with all safety and environmental policies and procedures.

• Strictly adheres to and enforce ALL safety rules and regulations. Actively participates on the GDC Near miss and Observations program as well as the bi-weekly 5S squad events leading a functional group with a visible hands-on shopfloor leadership.

• Proactively interacts with Mixing / Coating, Quality, frontline leaders, maintenance and production planning to provide direction and tactical leadership maximizing the operation of the converting lines.

• Coordinates with Planning/Scheduling as well as other functional departments to monitor and adjust the schedule of the slitting and converting machinery to ensure timely service to customers. Proactively prepares corrective actions and plans to address delays in deliveries or slitting converting back log.

• Ensures compliance to asset SOP's and work instructions to yield products that meet quality and cost standards at the highest departmental productivity levels.Responsible for the department’s compliance with Berry’s ISO 9000 certification requirements

• Set targets and goals for operating units to achieve budgeted MEEF and EFF levels; promotes visual management practices by graphically maintaining key performing indicators by slitting unit as well as departmental; actively promotes continuous improvement programs to maximize asset productivity.

• Maintains adequate certified department staffing based on order volume. Ensure the maximum department staffing is properly organized, trained, motivated and supervised so that people understand the company’s standards and work towards goals and targets.

• Participates in the recruitment, interview and selection of de candidates for employment and manage department onboarding process; Monitor and manage employee performance and development, conduct personnel evaluations and performance disciplinary action as needed.

• Identifies o Provide input for improvements and/or capital investments to maintain quality productivity levels. Coordinates with the Maintenance Department the schedule for preventive maintenance for the slitting / converting units.

• Perform a variety of other tasks, of equal or lesser complexity, as needed.

Qualifications

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE, SKILL, & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• The individual should have the ability to read and write in English.

• The individual should be a minimum high school graduate. Associate degree in Applied Science or technical field is preferred.

• Experience and working knowledge of MS Office and computer applications.

• 7years minimum experience in slitting and converting process, maintenance or operations role in a manufacturing environment (preferably coating, tapes and related industries).

• Enclosed office space with frequent exposure to production floor; hearing protection may be required at times.

• Equal amounts of time spent sitting, standing, and walking.

• Effective communication skills, written and oral, including presentation skills, technical and program writing, and the ability to communicate will all levels of management and employees.

• Ability to apply practical criteria to decision alternatives in order to choose course of action.

Leadership –

• Situational Leadership skills and strong personal accountability to achieve goals.

• Ability to be a change agent and drive consistent department results.

• Must possess emotional intelligence skillsconducting at all times and situations as member of the site executive team consistently representing Berry Values.

• Persuasive and politically astute to manage various functions both internal and external to the manufacturing plant.

• Proactively develops plans for improvement and effectively communicates and sells those plans to others

• Ability to deliver committed performance indicators. Initiates corrective action, anticipates issues, and develops contingency plans.

• Considers and formulates new ways to exceed company objectives.

• Takes responsibility for actions, respects confidentiality, completes commitments on time, and uses data to support decisions.

Initiative

• Proactively seeks and seizes opportunities to improve the company’s offerings and overall positioning.

• Develops and refines strategic plans and action plans to achieve declared objectives.

• Effectively communicates / sells those plans to others, gathers and incorporates further input where appropriate and then implements action steps efficiently and prudently.

• Self-motivated to improve processes and performance. Can adapt and reapply new ideas and methods to improve team/ departmental performance

• Pursues training and development opportunities to continuously build knowledge and skills.

Team Work

• Balances team and individual responsibilities;

• Recognizes accomplishments of other associates.

• Offers constructive feedback and advice to fellow associates in a tactful manner.

• Accepts and considers feedback and advice to enhance probability of desired outcomes.

• Partners and works effectively across all functions and levels.

• Works effectively with others to achieve performance goals.

Oral & Written Communication

• Speaks and writes clearly and persuasively. Responds well to questions. Employs active listening skills.

• Demonstrates strong group presentation skills; Presents information, ideas, conclusions and abstract concepts concisely and effectively.

• Can interface effectively with customers, vendors, contractors and senior leaders.

Problem Solving

• Gathers and analyzes information skillfully and efficiently.

• Prioritizes and identifies causal connections, related issues and actionable alternatives.

• Applies practical criteria to decision alternatives in order to choose course of action.

• Considers and articulates implications for implementation.

Technical Skills

• Detailed knowledge of Berry RINY products and technologies, data analysis skills, broad understanding of related technologies.

• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of standard office machines and computer software including Outlook, Excel, Word PowerPoint.

• Knowledge of standard accepted continuous process improvement techniques and strategies.

• General understanding Basic knowledge of OSHA and EPA laws, standards and regulations governing manufacturing sites (29 CFR 1910).

• Working knowledge of manufacturing industry (tapes, paper or films preferred).

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Uses data and proven methods to analyze, troubleshoot, and develop solutions to problems.

Change Management

• Champions and leads change initiatives.

• Adapts to shifts in marketplace and to organizational change as required.

Business Acumen

• Continually improves knowledge of market, customers, competitors, suppliers, technologies.

• Connects all decisions and activities to people, customers, strategic initiatives, Berry Global’s core values and the P&L.

Other .

• Ability to work outside normal business hours to include evenings, nights, and weekends

• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality

Compensation: $90,000 to $120,000 DOE

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Location US-NY-RIVERHEAD

Job ID 2023-22225

Position Type Regular Full-Time

Category Manufacturing

Location : Address 1852 OLD COUNTRY ROAD