Joining the team at SC Johnson Professional® makes you part of a family company with a deep history in the professional market as a leading manufacturer of skincare, cleaning and hygiene products, and smart technologies. We provide solutions to Healthcare, Clean Industrial, Industrial, Office & Institutional, Hospitality & Travel, and Retail & Entertainment markets.

SC Johnson Professional® is a business unit within SC Johnson, a family-owned and led company and leading manufacturer of quality, trusted products since 1886.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Production Manager is the leader of the Production and Logistics teams. This position is responsible for attainment of the production schedule, improvements in production efficiency, compliance with Safety and Quality standards, robustness of the 5S and housekeeping processes, and establishing strategic direction and employee development within the department. This position reports to the site leader. This role will be known as Production Manager among colleagues and within the PRO business. Within the broader SCJ organization, the job is graded as an Associate Manager, Production.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for ensuring safe work practices are followed and driving safety improvements within the department


• Lead the Confined Space safety standard for the site


• Ensure all quality standards are followed and understood within the department


• Execute the production schedule for the site
  • Analyze the production schedule to identify issues or areas of concern
  
  


• Drive improvements in batching operations and packaging line OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness)


• Establish and maintain a robust 5S and housekeeping program


• Help lead root cause analysis within the department and develop root cause analysis skills among the team.


• Develop and consistently refine the strategic plan and priorities for the department


• Work with Finance to develop the department budget annually and establish machine/labor standards for new or revised products


• Analyze production order variances and develop improvement plans as needed


• Work to develop team members and establish development plans for personnel within the department

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE YOU'LL BRING

• At least 4 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment


• Bachelors Degree required

PREFERRED EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS

• Knowledge of liquid filling manufacturing and packaging equipment.


• Demonstrated experience with 5S, housekeeping, root cause analysis, and process improvement systems/processes


• Self motivated, self directed with a continuous improvement mindset


• Strong focus on teamwork and teambuilding


• Strong leadership and organization skills


• Good verbal and written communication skills


• Strong problem solving skills


• Experience with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Work, PowerPoint)


• Experience with SAP is a plus

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• This position is not eligible for remote work


• This position is not eligible for domestic or international relocation


• This position requires overtime as needed.

Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice as assigned by the Manager. The job description does not constitute a contract of employment and the position remains at-will.

Inclusion & Diversity

We believe Inclusion and Diversity is more than a program. We embed inclusive practices in our day-to-day work, the way we relate to our colleagues, collaborate and make decisions.

We value the collective richness of the differences people bring to the organization, including style, personality, thoughts, race, ethnicity, culture, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, and disability - that enables all to bring their full contributions to the organization

Better Together

At SC Johnson, we strive to create a positive, inclusive and unique workplace. We strongly believe SCJ people are able to achieve their best when they can collaborate and work together in person.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The policy of the Company is to ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, gender identity, gender expression, disability, citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in any active or reserve component of the U.S. or state military forces, genetic history or information or any other category protected by law.

Accommodation Requests

If you are an individual with a disability and you need an accommodation or other assistance during the application process, please call our Human Resources department at 262-260-3343 or email your request to SCJHR@scj.com . All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Download the EEO is the Law poster f or more information.