Join the IPG Team! Are you ready to elevate your career? At IPG, we are more than just a global leader in packaging and protective solutions—we are a community that values safety, people, passion, integrity, performance, and teamwork. From tapes and films to packaging and protective products, as well as engineered coated materials and advanced packaging machinery, we develop innovative solutions that protect the world. Now, we are expanding our global team and looking for talented individuals like you!
Position Purpose The Production Manager is responsible for daily operational leadership within the plant’s Converting, Adhesive, and Coating Department. This role provides direction to supervisors and production teams to ensure safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement goals are met.
Key Responsibilities • Provide leadership and oversight to Converting Department supervisors, including assigning workloads, monitoring quality standards, and ensuring a safe work environment. • Develop, prioritize, and execute manufacturing plans to achieve service, quality, efficiency, and waste reduction goals. • Implement and sustain IPS performance metrics, supporting plant progress toward certification objectives. • Build employee engagement and ownership by driving continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining safety and quality system requirements. • Establish and communicate a clear operational vision aligned with company and site objectives, optimizing technology and processes for improved performance. • Manage labor and capital resources effectively, balancing budgets and utilizing efficient scheduling practices to support operations and maintenance needs. • Collaborate as a key member of the site leadership team, working closely with internal departments and external partners in a positive, solutions focused manner. • Assist in developing and executing the annual performance plan to meet departmental and site-wide business goals. • Perform other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills & Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree preferred in Engineering, Business Administration, or another relevant technical discipline. • 3+ years of supervisory or management experience in a manufacturing environment. • Strong computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office Suite and web based platforms. • Experience managing manufacturing projects and executing continuous improvement initiatives, including foundational knowledge of Lean Six Sigma and IPS. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including active listening and clear direction-setting. • Ability to manage high workloads, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast paced production environment.
Why Choose IPG? At IPG, you will find more than just a job—you will find a place where your success is our success. We pride ourselves on a culture built around strong relationships, where every team member plays a crucial role in our growth. Whether it is through cross-department collaboration, continuous training, or sustainability-driven initiatives, we create an environment where you can thrive. Our commitment to sustainability influences everything we do, from designing eco-friendly products to minimizing waste in our production processes. We are dedicated to building a greener future while providing safe, supportive workplaces for our people. With over 40 years of industry expertise and a proven track record of growth and innovation, IPG offers a stable, secure environment where you can flourish! We offer competitive pay, extensive benefits that support you and your family, and exciting career development opportunities. Whether you are looking to enhance your skills or advance your career, we offer ongoing training and the support you need to succeed. Think big, dream bigger, and make an impact with IPG. You belong here. Join us today!
