Production Associate Manager

SC JOHNSON IS A FIFTH-GENERATION FAMILY COMPANY BUILT ON THE SPIRIT OF OUR PEOPLE. We have been leading with purpose for over 130 years, building iconic brands that win the hearts and minds of consumers – such as Raid®, Glade®, Ziploc® and more, in virtually every country around the world. Together, we are creating a better future – for the planet, for future generations and for every SCJ team member. Join our winning team of Wave Makers and Go Getters and help us write the next chapter in the SCJ story.

About the Role:

This position is responsible for the management and oversight of the manufacturing facility on the off shift. This includes facilitating all operations within the plant on the off shift to produce finished goods safely, efficiently and in accordance with SCJ quality and environmental standards and good manufacturing practices. Also key responsibilities will include team development for all offshift employees

Key Responsibilities:

1. Health, Safety & Environmental - Champion and participate on task forces to develop health and safety programs. Take all actions necessary for the adequate control and/or elimination of hazards in the workplace.

Provide support, direction, coaching and training to the Working Leads and teams for all health and safety issues. Responsible for meeting all requirements defined in health and safety programs.

Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory health and safety requirements. Ensure competent supervision for all business activities. Facilitate and participate in health and safety training on all new and existing programs as required.

In conjunction with environmental resources, will drive a proactive environmental program. A key component of this role will be to monitor aspects and impacts and drive improvements

2. Team Development – Primary responsibility for fostering, developing and growing teams within the manufacturing environment. This is a core competency that  must be fostered through team vision, goal setting, evolving team structure, assessing team dynamics and identifying training to maintain the momentum and ensure constant growth.

Provide direction and coaching to the team to set and achieve/exceed business objectives (i.e. productivity, quality, safety, environmental, and customer service). Responsibilities could span multiple production line(s) and/or department(s).

Inspire the team to stretch their thinking and move their boundaries, delegating empowerment based on team readiness and will challenge organizational and management practices that impede team development.

3. Quality – responsible for ensuring adequate training, education and awareness, to grow quality systems and to challenge individual teams to maximize percent conformance.

4. Operations management - Establish and maintain excellence in daily, weekly and monthly routines, including robust pre shift meetings, daily huddles

Drive the execution of PPIs to achieve operational KPIs

Work collaboratively with Working Leads and manufacturing staff to reach manufacturing standards and goals, KPIs, ensuring adherence to quality and safety protocols.

Work collaboratively with planning to drive required output in the most effective manner

Work cross functionally with Maintenance, CI and other functions to address non conformances and top loss to achieve optimal output and performance. Utilize problem solving methodology to drive understanding of root cause to improve production output and efficiency

5. People Management – Within the assigned production line(s) and/or department(s) will be involved in the hiring process and have responsibility for recognition of employees/teams, individual coaching, personal objectives setting, and performance management including PMP completion.

Will work collaboratively with Day shift Production Associate Manager to ensure adequate and appropriate resources are planned for the off shift requirements.

Required Experience You’ll Bring:

• University Degree

• 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing leadership role

• Mechanical aptitude

• Employees be available to and willing to work all shifts nights and afternoons and continental shifts as required

• Well versed in the OH&S Act and Regulations related to a manufacturing setting

• Flexibility to work within teams and independently with minimal supervision to meet operational goals

• Proficient in the use and application of MS Office Suite Products (Outlook – Calendar and Email; Word, Excel)

• Must be process oriented and demonstrate critical thinking skills

Preferred Experiences and Skills:

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

• Demonstrated leadership and strategic planning skills

• Proven ability to undertake tasks of substantial variety or complexity

• Demonstrated strength in problem solving and troubleshooting

• Demonstrate basic math and measurement skills

• Demonstrated ability to work successfully in a team environment

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Benefits and Perks

SC Johnson’s total compensation packages are at or above industry levels. In addition to salary, total packages may include Registered Pension and Savings plans and profit sharing based on company profitability, job level and years of service. As a family company, we’re committed to providing benefits such as subsidized health care plans, maternity/paternity/adoption leave, vacation purchase options, recreation and fitness centers, and more

Inclusion & Diversity

We’re a global business, with people from every culture, ethnicity, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, and ability. We recognize the breadth of human experience, and we work to celebrate it. It is our goal to build a diverse, inclusive, and supportive work environment where all people can thrive.

We’re committed to ongoing efforts that help us attract, hire, and retain diverse talent who want to build a positive, inclusive environment. Read more about our ongoing initiatives at https://jobs.scjohnson.com/inclusion.

SC Johnson & Son Inc., SC Johnson Professional, and SC Johnson Lifestyle Brands is committed to accessibility in its workplace and recruitment processes for persons with disabilities. If you require accommodation in order to participate in this recruitment process, please contact Human Resources.