Production Manager

Overview

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We currently have an opportunity for a Production Manager at our Manufacturing Facility in to join our team located at our facility in Jacksonville, IL (West Plant).

Responsibilities

Interested in joining a strong team of dedicated professionals in the Jacksonville, IL or Springfield, IL area? We have relocation assistance available! 

Eligible candidates will receive a $15,000 sign-on bonus in accordance with the company's sign-on bonus policy. 

The Production Manager leads the performance and continuous improvement of an assigned manufacturing value stream, including extrusion or converting operations, to safely deliver high-quality products at optimal efficiency and cost. Drives alignment between production, maintenance, engineering, quality, and other functions to eliminate waste, strengthen process stability, and improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance. Provides leadership for the Lean Management System and Reynolds Boundless Performance System (RBPS), translating operational data into actionable improvements and sustainable results. Exercises independent judgment in setting priorities, leading cross-functional improvement efforts, developing team capability, and ensuring value stream performance supports plant and business objectives.

You Will Have the Opportunity to Make Great Things Happen!

Value Stream Leadership

• Lead assigned extrusion or converting operations to achieve safe, reliable, efficient, and cost-effective manufacturing performance.
• Drive value stream performance against safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost objectives to strengthen plant results and customer satisfaction.
• Align value stream priorities with plant and business strategies while balancing operational requirements, resource needs, and improvement opportunities.
• Lead cross-functional teams to optimize workflows, eliminate waste, and improve end-to-end value stream performance.
• Bridge technical and operational teams to translate process improvement opportunities into sustainable manufacturing results.

Operational Excellence

• Drive implementation and sustainability of the Reynolds Boundless Performance System (RBPS) within the assigned value stream and facility.
• Develop and maintain an RBPS auditing strategy that strengthens adoption, accountability, and long-term sustainability.
• Apply Lean principles and structured problem-solving to eliminate scrap, overproduction, delays, process variability, and other sources of waste.
• Use value stream mapping, Gemba observations, and standard work to identify opportunities and improve process flow and operational discipline.
• Lead initiatives that improve process stability and capability while increasing productivity and reducing operational losses.
• Partner with production, maintenance, engineering, and quality teams to resolve chronic process and equipment issues and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Support the implementation and scale-up of new processes and manufacturing improvements to achieve stable and efficient operations.

Performance Management

• Establish and maintain meaningful performance measures that directly connect daily management activity to manufacturing results.
• Define and monitor financial savings and improvement targets to demonstrate measurable value from continuous improvement initiatives.
• Analyze operational performance and translate data into prioritized actions that improve value stream results.
• Identify emerging performance gaps and lead corrective actions before they materially affect safety, quality, delivery, or cost.

Continuous Improvement

• Lead Lean improvement projects that deliver measurable gains in productivity, quality, cost, safety, and operational reliability.
• Teach and coach employees to identify waste, solve problems, and lead improvement efforts using structured methodologies.
• Establish clear ownership and expectations for improvement activities to promote accountability and sustained results.
• Promote continuous improvement by challenging current-state performance and developing practical solutions that advance operational effectiveness.

Talent and Team Development

• Provide leadership, coaching, and development that builds high-performing teams and strengthens continuous improvement capability.
• Oversee staffing, training, and development activities within the value stream to support operational requirements and organizational capability.
• Foster a culture of safety, collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous learning.
• Develop employees' ability to lead improvement efforts and apply effective problem-solving practices.

Business Partnership

• Partner with plant leadership and other functions to ensure value stream priorities remain aligned with broader operational and business objectives.
• Serve as a key liaison across departments to remove barriers, improve coordination, and strengthen overall plant performance.
• Share effective practices and improvement opportunities across manufacturing operations to support broader adoption of Lean management principles.

You Will Love It Here If… 

• You listen, learn, and evolve
• You thrive in a fast-paced environment
• You put safety first, always
• You are passionate about collaboration, teamwork, and achieving shared goals
• You believe in treating all people with respect, operating ethically, and growing a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace
• You are committed to improving our impact on local communities and creating positive experiences 

Qualifications

Education/Experience

     Required

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience to successfully perform the essential functions of the position.
• 6+ years of progressive process improvement experience in a manufacturing environment.

     Preferred

• Advanced degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, or a related field.
• Experience managing and developing diverse teams.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations, process improvement, Lean principles, and value stream management.
• Knowledge of 5S, SMED, TPM, value stream mapping, PDCA or equivalent improvement methodologies, and A3 problem solving.
• Strong root cause analysis and structured problem-solving skills.
• Proven skill in translating operational data into tangible manufacturing results.
• Sound judgment in connecting production needs with plant goals and business objectives.
• Strong project management, analytical, organizational, and prioritization skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills across all organizational levels.
• Demonstrated effectiveness leading through influence and building cross-functional partnerships.
• Strong capability to manage multiple improvement initiatives from development through execution.
• Self-direction and initiative in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Flexibility to adjust work schedules to support critical business needs.
• Collaborative approach to working within high-performing, cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.

Competencies

• Drives Results – Establishes clear performance expectations and consistently delivers measurable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost.
• Optimizes Work Processes – Identifies waste, strengthens process flow, and establishes sustainable practices that improve value stream effectiveness.
• Collaborates – Builds strong partnerships across production, maintenance, engineering, quality, and other functions to achieve shared operational objectives.
• Develops Talent – Coaches employees to strengthen problem-solving capability, improvement leadership, and accountability for results.
• Decision Quality – Uses operational data, structured analysis, and sound judgment to prioritize opportunities and make effective decisions.
• Communicates Effectively – Clearly translates operational priorities, performance expectations, and improvement opportunities for diverse audiences and organizational levels.

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Not a good fit but know someone who is? Please refer them! No unsolicited recruiter or agency inquiries, please. RCP affords equal employment opportunities to applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability status, sex, marital status, protected veteran status, pregnancy, national origin, genetics, genetic information, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. RCP conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

Posted Salary Range

Bonus Eligibility