Manager, Production

About Menasha Corporation

Menasha Corporation is all about possibilities. Our two businesses, Menasha Packaging and ORBIS Corporation, are leaders in their industries, providing corrugated and plastic packaging products and related services to major global companies. Our employees make the difference, proving that great ideas, collaboration and quality turn possibilities into success. Working at Menasha Corporation means that your insights provide cutting‑edge solutions for our customers.

If you like to make things happen and are passionate about what you do, you’re going to want to be here. Join us and become part of the power behind possible.

This position supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in all phases of a plant operation. Typically reporting directly to the plant operations manager, the role prepares operation schedules and coordinates manufacturing activities to ensure production and quality meet specifications. The position may require specific certifications in the field. It is a 2nd shift role, Monday‑Thursday, 10‑hour days.

• Implements operational strategies to assure company objectives in the areas of safety, productivity, quality, customer service, sales, human capital, cost and profitability.
• Possesses lean method knowledge and ability to standardize line layouts to maximize efficiencies.
• Accountable for the assigned site’s key performance metrics including machine and labor efficiencies and provides guidance to departmental leaders to ensure scorecard objectives are met.
• Supports site leader in managing capacity and participates in collaboration with other sites on scheduling optimization to meet internal and external customer on‑time‑delivery demands.
• Supports equipment feasibility studies, makes recommendations for investment, implements capital expenditure projects and is accountable for return on investments.
• Collaborates with cross‑functional leaders to set continuous improvement initiatives to drive operational excellence.
• Supports development of the annual financial plan and monitors performance through forecasting and/or other KPIs.
• Provides guidance on staffing, training, employee relations and performance management to develop and enhance the salaried and hourly production team, working closely with direct reports.
• Interacts with key stakeholders to provide technical support, explore new business opportunities, and/or resolve order problems or complaints.
• Maintains industry, professional and technical knowledge by networking, attending industry events and reviewing professional publications.
• Manages relationships with 3rd‑party warehouses and customers through effective communication.
• Manages labor supplier partnership in parallel with business needs and strategy.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience required.

• Knowledge of methods, accepted practices, considerations and regulatory requirements associated with safety and protection of workers, environment and site.
• Knowledge of day‑to‑day and strategic issues, operational requirements, and management of a manufacturing facility.
• Knowledge of the physical environment and full spectrum of activities for managing and maintaining physical facilities and infrastructure.
• Knowledge of tools and techniques for preventing and addressing theft of assets, theft of information, vandalism, sabotage and other threats to a manufacturing facility.
• Knowledge of electrical, mechanical and logistics equipment used in manufacturing, including safe usage, maintenance and storage.
• Knowledge of technologies and applications used in manufacturing products and in the optimization of manufacturing processes.

• Primarily works in a production and/or warehouse setting with some time spent in an office setting.
• Frequent walking and standing required.
• Occasional travel required.
• Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs.

The expected salary range for this position is $94,000 – $118,000 annually. This role is also eligible for an annual incentive plan and for a full benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance; basic term life, AD&D, Short‑ and Long‑Term Disability; EAP; 401(k) retirement savings plan; PTO and paid holidays.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

Menasha Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will be provided with equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or genetic information.