About the role

  • Production Manager responsible for managing plant operations and developing business plans in a food production company. Ensuring safety, quality, and cost-effectiveness in processing raw materials.

Responsibilities

  • Manages all plant operating units responsible for converting raw materials into finished product in a safe, sanitary, cost-effective, and efficient manner
  • Develops and implements short-term and mid-term business plans for department
  • Approves and ensures adherence to production schedules
  • Monitors the assignment of staff to ensure that production quotas are met for finished goods inventories
  • Oversees operations to ensure that waste and production costs are minimized and there is conformance to safety and quality standards
  • Mentors and motivates associates, providing training and development to optimize their performance and personal growth
  • Communicates performance standards to associates, recognizing and rewarding individual and team accomplishments and counseling performance problems
  • Ensures all associates have the resources and capabilities to effectively accomplish their responsibilities
  • Directs requisitions for maintenance and repair of production equipment and for machine parts and manufacturing supplies
  • Implements improvements in machinery, equipment and manufacturing methods

Requirements

  • BA/BS degree in Business, Supply Chain Operations, Food Science, Engineering or related field
  • 5 years supervisory experience in a food-processing, pharmaceutical or chemical manufacturing organization, preferably using computerized manufacturing equipment
  • Working knowledge of FDA regulations, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), sanitation processes/procedures and HACCP
  • Demonstrated understanding of production scheduling and other production variables such as run-rates, processing times, change-over times, etc.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of efficient and safe manufacturing operations to include product and associate safety, OSHA standards, product quality (success rates), throughput delivery and cost control (minimizing downtime and waste, optimizing yield)
  • Demonstrated ability to direct, coach, and train associates as well as plan, monitor and schedule work
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems
  • Demonstrated mechanical and spatial aptitude, including the ability to disassemble and reassemble equipment
  • Demonstrated ability to formulate and understand complex mathematical equations
  • Proficient using Excel or other spreadsheet software

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Health & financial benefits
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Family planning support
  • Flexible work policy
  • Associate resource groups
  • Volunteering & community impact opportunities
  • Holiday gatherings
  • In-house taste tests

Job title

Production Manager

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$105,248 - $157,872 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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