Director Production

Duties & Responsibilities

• Cover daily line performance review meetings with representatives from all departments to ensure production KPIs are being met and to identify potential issues impacting productivity
• Prioritize maintenance work orders in conjunction with the maintenance manager and supports team meetings to address issues that affect production line performance
• Collaborate with the Product Supply Planning team to manage raw material inventory and production schedules and ensure that production is scheduled in such a manner as to minimize downtime and maximize productivity
• Conduct daily reviews and ensure production is scheduled to avoid out-of-stock situations by resolving any issues as to consumer complaints and customer feedback; ensure cross-functional communication within the plant is timely and effective and drives efficient and effective resolutions to deliver satisfaction to both internal and external customers
• Review P&L statement weekly to ensure accuracy and manages budget for all production supplies; review daily raw materials yield reporting, investigate and resolve inventory variances; review weekly labor reporting to manage labor and ensure overtime is minimized
• Manage, lead, and motivate a team to deliver results by communicating company goals and deadlines. Engage and develop teammates through effective performance management, coaching, and training
• Implement continuous improvement methods and embody company purpose and values to inspire servant leadership

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of food and beverage industry experience required
• Experience with supervising associates in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills
• Successful background in change management and building a winning culture
• Successfully build cross-functional relationships and have a strategic vision
• Advanced PC skill - MS Office Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SAP

Skills

• Knowledge acquired through 3 to up to 5 years of work experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge acquired through 3 to up to 5 years of work experience

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (4 years)
• Knowledge acquired through 3 to up to 5 years of work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Food Industry, Supply Chain, Business, or equivalent experience may be acceptable