Manager Production Assembly

Gerresheimer is the global partner for pharmaceutics, biotech, healthcare, and cosmetics with a very broad product range for pharmaceutical and cosmetic packaging solutions and drug delivery systems. The company is an innovative solution provider from concept to delivery of the end product. Gerresheimer achieves its ambitious goals through a high level of innovative strength, industrial competence and concentration on quality and customer focus. In developing innovative and sustainable solutions, Gerresheimer relies on a comprehensive international network with numerous innovation and production centers in Europe, America and Asia. Gerresheimer produces close to its customers worldwide with around 11,000 employees and generated annual revenues in 2022 of EUR 1.8bn. With its products and solutions, Gerresheimer plays an essential role in people's health and well-being.

Gerresheimer Peachtree City L.P. was established in 1993 in Peachtree City, GA, as part of the Plastics & Devices Division manufacturing and assembling a variety of precision molded plastic parts for various applications in the medical industry. 

https://www.gerresheimer.com/

You will lead daily operations in our assembly department. You will oversee a team of operators and technicians, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production. In this role, you will be responsible for team leadership, scheduling, process stability, and driving continuous improvement. By working closely with Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and other departments, you will ensure that production goals regarding safety, quality, cost, and delivery are consistently achieved.

This is a hands-on leadership position where you actively shape processes, empower your team, and contribute directly to the success of our site.

• Technical or trade background in plastics, manufacturing, assembly or a related field
• Advanced training (e.g., process technician, supervisor, or journeyman level)
• Minimum 5 years of experience in assembly, with at least 2 in a leadership role
• Strong knowledge of assembly processes, equipment, materials, and troubleshooting
• Experience with production planning, team scheduling, and performance management
• Proficient in MES/ERP systems and Microsoft Office
• Good written and verbal communication in English

• Ensure smooth execution of daily assembly operations, meeting safety, quality, cost, and delivery targets
• Monitor performance through KPIs and proactively drive process optimization and productivity improvements
• Lead and develop your team through coaching, feedback, and performance management
• Align and visualize production results at the shift level (e.g., performance boards, KPI reviews)
• Ensure optimal staffing and qualification-based deployment of employees
• Initiate and support actions related to staffing, restructuring, and disciplinary measures if required
• Actively contribute to strategic and operational planning, including CAPEX and personnel budgets
• Support audits and lead internal and external complaint handling
• Participate in project initiatives related to standardization, investment, and continuous improvement
• Collaborate with SCM, Facility Management, and Maintenance for preventive and corrective measures
• Take responsibility for special projects and additional tasks as needed.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.