Serpa Packaging Solutions is an industry-leading U.S. manufacturer of custom, high-quality packaging automation systems for Fortune 1000 manufactures from over 14 different markets including pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, personal care, cosmetic, medical device, and food. We provide innovative turnkey solutions, coupled with installation assistance, service, and support capabilities that consistently offer our customers complete and reliable solutions. Our line of products include balcony-style cartoners, case packers, tray packers, leaflet feeders, shrink wrappers, shrink bundlers, robotic palletizers, integration and validation services, and 24/7 service support. Our commitment to service, quality, and innovation has allowed us to serve some of the largest companies around the world. And as a privately-owned, family-cultured organization based out of the Central California community of Visalia - commonly known as the gateway to our nearby National Parks (Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon), we are not only passionate about our products and our customers, but also our community and our employees who truly are the leaders to the company’s success! Our organization has collectively supported over 12 non-profit organizations locally, and to this day, we also remain committed to supporting our community together each and every year. 

Our Perks (include)

• Competitive salary + health insurance packages (includes medical, dental, vision, and life).
• 401K investment options with company price-matching.
• Comprehensive time-off benefits (paid vacation time, sick time, company holidays, and birthdays).
• Innovative manufacturing project management experience working alongside industry professionals at a 30+ year manufacturer of automation systems integrating advanced technology, including Fanuc robotics since 2008.
• Dynamic project work with a customer portfolio of Fortune 1000 manufacturers in over 14 different industries.
• Exceptionally affordable Housing + overall Cost Of Living (COL) in our area. San Francisco housing costs 450.2% greater. Los Angeles housing costs 186.1% greater.
• Gateway access to nearby National Parks (Yosemite, Sequoia & Kings Canyon).
• Team Serpa Events – our company's social events held throughout the year (luncheons, holiday celebrations, team building, sporting events, and more).
• Serpa Gives Back – our company’s yearly and voluntary charity program where members proudly and collectively continue to support over 12 non-profit organizations.
• Serpa News – our company’s exclusive newsletter on everything fun and new at Serpa.

Serpa Packaging Solutions is seeking an experienced Production Management leader to join our team! As the Assembly Production Manager, you will lead, train, and direct day-to-day plant operations & staff for the Assembly department and process of each custom packaging machine order. You will monitor and direct the execution of each stage in a project “life cycle”, as well as work closely with Engineering and Project Management teams to coordinate and develop the project plan and schedules.

This is an opportunity for a experienced Production Management leader to become a part of a growing, industry-leading company of high-quality packaging automation systems manufactured in California. If you have a passion for industrial automation, thrive in leading teams and working collaboratively on technical projects, possess strong technical capability and interest to manage production of high-quality industrial automation machinery – look no further, this opportunity is for you!

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Supervise and provide instruction to assembly department staff responsible for the mechanical and electrical assembly of company packaging machines.
• Proper personnel management of assembly department, which includes interviewing, hiring, promotions, disciplining, and termination.
• Collaborate with Debug Technician Supervisor and staff regarding debugging issues and solutions.
• Organize production activities to support cost reduction targets, on-time, and quality shipment of all Serpa Packaging Equipment to exceed customer expectations.
• Participate in evaluation of new customer/business opportunities; support concurrent engineering activities to drive New Business growth.
• Maintain required quality levels and adhere to Serpa’s accepted manufacturing standards.
• Support root cause analysis of quality issues. Take responsibility for implementing corrective actions.
• Implement processes and procedures to improve production efficiency.
• Ensure the completion of project milestones within deadlines and budgets.
• Develop a strong relationship with Serpa Packaging customers through customer service, knowledge of equipment, and good communication skills.
• Determine customer needs, as well as predetermination of any needs that the project team may have throughout all phases of the project “life cycle”.
• Develop working relationships and cross-functional communication skills to disseminate pertinent information: face-to-face, in writing, or via telephone/email.

• Minimum of 2 years of maintenance or production supervising/management/scheduling experience
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills desired. Emphasis on mechanical skills
• Strong attention to detail, excellent organizational & planning, and time management skills
• Ability to lead and work proactively on the floor with production and maintenance teams
• Effective verbal & written communication/negotiation skills
• Understanding of budget control
• Ability to perform job duties that may require standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting upper body, working in cramped spaces, and moving up to 25 pounds.

The Serpa Legacy

Fernando Serpa, owner and founder of Serpa Packaging Solutions, began his career in the packaging equipment industry in Service. Through his hard work and ambition, Fernando eventually founded Serpa Packaging Solutions in 1985. The company has steadily and organically grown over the years ever since. We have been recognized by Inc.'s 5000 Fastest Growing Companies four years in a row and we have established ourselves as the industry-leading manufacturer of high-quality, reliable, innovative secondary packaging systems. Fernando’s inspiring story of founding and developing the company is a true testament that anything can be accomplished through hard work, faith, and dedication.

With now over 30 years of experience in the packaging industry, Serpa Packaging Solutions is the only U.S. manufacturer able to provide solutions superior to those from European manufacturers. We remain proactive in offering customers advanced features, design, and technology, which includes integration of FANUC robotics since 2008 and rapid changeover technology since our inception. We are an innovative and growing company that continuously invests in research for the development of new products and services, which includes our patented P320 High Speed Casepacker, P200 Casepacker, P100 Cartoner, Robotic Palletizer, High Speed Automated Insert Feeding System, and our ModPack Semi-Auto Case Packer with Serialization revealed at Pack Expo 2017.

We welcome you to take a further look at our Team Serpa culture and values by visiting our Serpa Careers page (www.bit.ly/serpacareers). To see videos of our products running in action, please visit our Serpa YouTube channel (www.bit.ly/serpatechnology) and company page (www.serpapackaging.com).

Proud To Be An Equal Opportunity Employer!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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

Your Right to Work 

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.