Poultry Production Manager

About the role

The Production Manager is responsible for all aspects of the Production and Production Warehouse departments at multiple locations and is the key contact for all IT/technical issues. The Production Manager also creates, monitors and manages expense and capital budgets, leads associates and manages all aspects of employee engagement.

The physical, mental, and environmental conditions in which the work is performed. The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk and use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone to talk and hearThe employee is frequently required to sit and reach with hands and armsThe employee is occasionally required to lift up to 20 pounds Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focusWhile this position will primarily work in a manufacturing environment, this position will require travelThere is periodic overnight travel required and specifically pertains to overseeing production launches, company events, staff meetings, training sessions & vendor fairsMay be required to utilize personal vehicle for business travel that may result in long periods of sittingMust maintain a valid driver license and proof of automobile insurance coverage as set forth by SyscoThe noise level in the work environment is usually moderateThis position may require evening and weekend work depending on business needs

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production plans to ensure orders are completed on time
• Determine the headcount requirements and labor utilization needed to achieve production and business goals
• Schedule equipment and team resources needed to support each production plan
• Track component yield rates ensuring that actual results meet or exceed business goals
• Manage work order maintenance ensuring that work orders are audited and closed inappropriate fiscal periods
• Set performance metrics for each department to track and monitor productivity
• Ensure metrics support business goals
• Benchmark metrics utilizing both internal and external resources
• Develop and monitor annual department budgets
• Plan and manage resources to achieve budget goals while delivering the required output
• Track actual expenses vs budget
• Assure that department expenses are in line with budget goals
• Direct, coordinate and monitor the daily activities & performance standards for Production and Production Warehouse departments to assure compliance of standard Company policies, procedures, quality, and safety
• Coach and develop Supervisors and team in balancing the delivery of high productivity, quality and customer service
• Maintain a positive and safe work environment.
• Oversee employee relations and participate in staff selection, performance and compensation evaluations, corrective action and terminations, as necessary
• Establish performance goals, monitor progress and provide feedback as necessary
• Manage employee performance through motivation, delegation, development, mentoring and resolving conflict
• Take corrective action as necessary on a timely basis and in accordance with company policy
• Develop, provide and/or coordinate training as needed