Production Manager

Title: Production Manager

Reports to: Director of Manufacturing

Job purpose: Coordinates facility activities of all departments by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate employees.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities:

• Creates production orders and schedules to ascertain product data such as types, quantities, and specifications of products and scheduled delivery dates to plan department operations.
• Coordinates with Director of Plant Management to manage the preparation of blending, production, and sanitation schedules and manufacturing activities to ensure production and quality of products meets specifications.
• Plans production operations, establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing products using WMS systems.
• Reviews production and operating reports and resolve operational and manufacturing problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.
• Responsible for enforcing all Human Safety, Quality, and Food Safety procedures and policies.
• Ensuring compliance with safety
• Reviews and signs-off on related HACCP documentation, and alerts QA Supervisor and Production Supervisor of any discrepancies.
• Inspects machines and equipment to ensure specific operational performance and optimum utilization.
• Operates machines in areas of responsibility as assigned or situation dictates
• Coordinates weekly staff meetings (all department managers).
• Coordinates shift transition meetings to facilitate solid communication of pertinent information to on coming and off going Production and Blending Supervisors.
• Organizes training and educational manuals for the production team
• Works to resolve worker grievances and alerts the Director of Manufacturing and Human Resources Manager as appropriate.
• Works closely with production operations team to coordinate manufacturing operations.
• Compiles, stores, and retrieves production data and reports. Reviews daily attendance reports and communicates changes and necessary information to Payroll Department.
• Completes production reporting requirements promptly.
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
• Displays willingness to make decisions and exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
• Makes timely decisions and communicates change effectively.
• Manages competing demands and changes approach or method to fit the situation best.
• Able to deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events and react well under pressure.
• Respond promptly to customer needs and completes administrative tasks correctly and on time.
• Maintains a clean and safe workplace in accordance with company policu

Qualifications:

• Writes and speaks clearly and informatively.
• Able to read and interpret written information and present numerical data effectively.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and generates suggestions for improving work.
• Follows instructions, responds to management direction.
• Follows policies and procedures.
• Enforces all food safety and food quality policies and procedures.
• Observes safety and security procedures and reports potentially unsafe conditions.
• Use equipment and materials properly.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and completes work promptly.
• Strive to continuously build knowledge and skills and share expertise with others.
• Are consistently at work and on time and commits to long work hours when necessary to reach goals.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and strong work ethics
• Must be computer proficient
• Self-motivated
• Ability to create and adhere to production processes
• Possesses Skills and Knowledge and is able to meet the Physical Demands and perform in the work environment
• Supervises combined supervisory and non-supervisory employees in all departments. Working well with others and being a team member
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities by the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Flexible and willing to work various shifts, weekends, holidays and overtime as needed

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from four-year college or technical school; or minimum of five (5) years related food industry experience in a Supervisory role and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as production schedules, inventory reports, sales forecasts, safety rules, motor carrier regulations, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, and trends. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with various concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret various instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram form.
• Proficient typing and computer skills, including knowledge of Internet software, inventory software, ERP and WMS systems, Order processing systems, spreadsheet software (MS Excel), Word Processing software (MS Word), and Email software (Office 365). The individual should also have knowledge of and be competent in the use of Warehouse Management System software and hardware, including handheld scanning devices.
• Manufacturing: 5 years (Preferred)
• Management: 5 years (Preferred)

Physical requirements:

·        Ability to lift to 50lbs

·        Pushing/pulling/bending/twisting

·        Standing for more than 50%

Environmental requirements:

·        Ability to work in extreme temperatures

·        Light exposure to processing chemicals