Manager, Production

About the role

As a Production Manager, you will lead and inspire a team of production partners in a food manufacturing setting to ensure efficient, safe, and high-quality production processes. This role ensures that all food products meet the company’s quality standards and comply with regulatory guidelines, while maximizing productivity.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and coach a diverse team of production supervisors to drive performance, accountability and engagement.
• Foster a positive work environment focused on teamwork, open communication and continuous learning.
• Create and communicate clear production goals and plans to achieve them.
• Coordinate cross-functional collaboration between departments to ensure smooth production processes, including quality, sanitation, R&D, supply chain, distribution, & Human Resources.
• Organize and lead regular team meetings to discuss safety, performance, key performance indicators, and any challenges or opportunities in the production process.
• Champion a culture of food safety and quality across the plant, ensuring compliance with OSHA, USDA, FDA, EPA, EEOC, OFCCP and other regulatory standards.
• Establish and monitor production metrics and KPIs (key performance indicators) related to production efficiency, safety and partner performance.
• Identify and communicate customer requirements. Ensure customer orders are scheduled in a timely manner, considering production efficiencies.
• Manage or assist in the management of capital projects.
• Lead and manage change initiatives to introduce new technology or processes that enhance overall performance.
• Incentivize a culture of continuous improvement by involving team members in problem solving and process optimization initiatives.
• Track and maintain control of variable and fixed budgets.
• Administer various company, plant or department processes in pay systems, performance management, interview processes, etc.
• Interpret and communicate customer requirements to plant production and/or support groups.
• Establish and audit PCPs, CCPs and Standard Operating Procedures to define and monitor processes, ensuring customer requirements are met.
• Review incidents where procedures are not met, and determine appropriate corrective action for partners failing to follow standard procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Food/Dairy Science, Agriculture, Business Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain or related field preferred.
• Consideration also given to candidates with a high school diploma or GED with 3-5 years of proven Production Leadership experience.
• 2+ years Production Supervisor or equivalent experience.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proactive, self-accountable, solution-focused, and continuously improving mindset.
• Ability to collaborate with partners from diverse backgrounds and foster a culture of dignity and respect.
• Ability to lead through change and drive organizational growth.
• Ability to travel up to 15%.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license, auto insurance (at least state minimum- more might be required), acceptable driving record per Schreiber Foods discretion, and vehicle that will ensure applicant can meet the travel necessities of the position are required.
• Schreiber requires that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In the event, an applicant does not have current work authorization, Schreiber will determine, in its sole discretion, whether to sponsor an individual for work authorization. However, based on immigration requirements, not all roles are suitable for sponsorship.

Skills

• Strong leadership and coaching skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Knowledge of food safety and quality standards.
• Experience with budget management and performance metrics.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Benefits

• Retirement benefits: Two retirement benefits, including an 8% 401(k) match into the ESOP and an additional 8% company contribution towards retirement.
• Relocation package: Up to $10,000 relocation bonus and a generous relocation package for those relocating more than 50 miles.
• Childcare costs: Up to $5,000 annually for childcare expenses.
• Wellness incentives: Employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) for fitness, mental health, and other lifestyle expenses.
• Tuition reimbursement: Reimbursement for further education to grow in your role at Schreiber.
• Health benefits: Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision benefits starting day one, including an onsite nurse and mental health counselor.
• Partners Helping Partners: A program that supports partners in times of need.
• Financial planning: Access to resources to support your health, wellbeing, and financial future.

Pay

Salaried position with competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time position with occasional travel required.