Production Manager

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Job description

JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for providing consistent leadership and excellence in manufacturing by overseeing the production activities of leads and operators in their assigned department. This position is responsible for ensuring all product is produced on-time and meets or exceeds the company's quality standards and that all work is performed in a safe and efficient manner.

SKILLS, TRAITS, & COMPETENCIES:

Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Ability to provide leadership and supervision while contributing within a high-performing team-based and hands-on work environment

Strong safety and quality awareness

Team building, employee development, and leadership

Good communication and interpersonal skills

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Oversee the planning, organization, and production of high-quality product within the department

Staff, select, train, and motivate production leads and operators

Supervise and direct the activities and responsibilities of the production departments

Work collaboratively with others to proactively resolving production issues

Ensure all required documentation and paperwork is completed accurately and on-time according to Company procedures

Provide and ensure training to department leads and operators concerning GMPs, SOPs, HACCP, internal controls, and best practices

Ensure Company standards of excellence within a team-based, hands-on, and high-performing work environment with clearly defined responsibilities and expectations

Develop, justify, and implement production and quality-improvement initiatives to ensure increased efficiency, effectiveness, and yield

Ensure product is produced in accordance with all Company requirements for quality, good manufacturing practices (GMPs), standard operating procedures (SOPs), controls and documentation

Ensure department employees document and report material usage, labor hours, product, process, and equipment-related activities accurately and on-time in accordance with Company requirements

Select, supervise, motivate, and provide training to department leads and operators in accordance with Company policies and procedures in a timely, efficient, and effective manner

Proactively identify and resolve issues relative to people, product, process, and equipment

Maintain high levels of service to internal customers and ensure department commitments are met

Participate, and contribute proactively during team meetings, ensuring Company goals and objectives are achieved

Ensure products are delivered on-time while meeting all customer requirements for SQF product

Other duties as assigned

MEASURE OF PERFORMANCE:

Ensure plant safety program compliance, training, and team member safety

Achievement of planned Quality performance metrics

Reduction of product loss, rework, scrap, and waste

Execute scheduled production line 'up-time' within the department

Achieve planned direct and indirect labor hour and dollar objectives within the department

Achieve yield and throughput targets within the department

Implement improvements in efficiency and productivity targets within the department

Successful completion of training and development objectives and deadlines

Demonstrate high-quality relationships within and between production departments, internal customers, and support staff

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Four (4) year B.S. degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Manufacturing Engineering required

2+ years of production supervision within the food and beverage manufacturing and/or co-packing environment

Demonstrated planning, organization, and leadership skills

Working knowledge, skills, and ability to understand and maintain compliance to all FDA, HACCP, GMP's, and quality control systems

Ownership of your personal safety and those around you by following all FFP safety protocols

Relevant knowledge of equipment, process and production capabilities with the skills and ability to institute improvements in efficiency, throughput, and quality

Proficiency in Microsoft excel, word, and powerpoint

Experience using ERP / MES / MRP / Shop Manufacturing Systems a plus

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Able to lift 50 to 60 pounds

Climbing stairs and ladders

Prolonged standing and walking

Bending, twisting and kneeling

Ability to work in high-temperature environments

Ability to tolerate prolonged heat

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance effective on the first of the month following start date

Health and Wellness Incentives

10 Days of Vacation

9 Paid Company Holidays

5 Personal Days

401(k)

Health Savings Account (H.S.A.)

Long-Term and Short-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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