Position Description
The Production Manager leads and integrates the efforts of the site Production teams to orchestrate resources across multiple shifts and assure high-quality product is safely manufactured in sanitary conditions. The Production Manager is responsible for managing the area within cost goals and producing sufficient quantities to meet customer demands with motivated and engaged associates. As required, the Production Manager acts as the sole authority over all site assets and activities during any periods of absence of the Plant Manager.
Essential Functions
- Champions a safety culture in all site employees
- Champions the training and improvements of quality goals in the production area
- Leads by example with impeccable Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) adherence.
- Leads improvement efforts and automation efforts to maximize plant efficiency, performance and cost without compromising quality or safety
- Leads focus teams and continuous improvement activities that focus on efficiency improvement, waste reduction, and savings initiatives
- Leads efforts and mobilizes resources to reduce unscheduled downtime
- Develops, measures, controls, reports, and takes corrective actions on site goals and strategies
- Manage / guide the technical resources for the troubleshooting and repair of equipment problems
- Recommends and implements changes in methods, equipment, systems, and organization, as needed, to ensure goals are met
- Develops, engages and enables all employees to realize full potential
- Supports and encourages a culture of employee ownership
- Adheres to all applicable procedures and policies
- Drives training and cross-training to ensure production schedules are met within budget
- Executes coaching and performance management as required to ensure goals are realized
- Participates in the development of the annual department budget & strategic long-term planning
- Maintains effective communication of expectations and goals throughout the plant environment
- Develop and communicate business results daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly
- Ensures the adherence and administration of the Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Ensure compliance to all OSHA and environmental regulatory and corporate standards
- Chair of Joint Health & Safety Committee with the aim to drive high safety culture focus
- Back up to Plant Manager
Requirements
Education & Experience:
- Undergraduate Degree in an Engineering-related field (or equivalent experience) plus five (5) years experience in production and/or engineering environment required.
- Strong leadership capabilities in a fast-paced production environment required.
- Previous experience in the food/beverage manufacturing industry preferred. Functional experience in Lean Manufacturing, 5S, TPM, etc. preferred.
Position-Specific Skills:
- Ability to prioritize and multi-task in an organized, detailed manner, given limited time frames.
- Must be flexible to work alternate shifts if production needs allow.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Windows, Excel, & Outlook) with the ability to learn new applications as required.
- This position will successfully lead and develop a team of
employees.
- An understanding of operational electrical and mechanical systems is a plus. Troubleshooting and Lean Manufacturing experience required.
- Ability to thrive in an ambiguous environment
- An understanding of SQF, responsibility for Food Safety /Food Quality and the responsibility to take action when notified or becomes aware of any Food Safety or Food Quality issue.
Physical Demands:
- Physical – Continuously standing or walking. Regular requirements to lift/handle/carry material or equipment of moderate weight.
- Visual/Sensory – This position requires the regular need to give moderate attention with one or two senses at a time.
- Work environment – Work and environment are very repetitive.
- Climate: This position requires the incumbent to have the ability to work in ambient hot and/or cold seasonal environments.
