Production Manager

About the role

The Production Manager is responsible for maintaining a productive, cost-efficient and high-quality production operation; providing daily coordination and oversight of area department activities. Oversee the area department production operations of the facility.

Responsibilities

• Works with Quality Assurance to manage production activities necessary for the effective implementation and maintenance of food safety and quality plans and pre-requisite programs.
• Responsible for area department budgets and cost reduction activities.
• Drive the delivery of operational excellence through excellent execution via the use of operational improvement tools such as AOS, Run to Target, Focused Improvement, and Direction Setting.
• Inspect products to verify conformance to specifications and direct/oversee setup and adjustments of machines to maintain the quality of the products produced.
• Ensure all production employees are trained and have a complete understanding of all Standard Operating Procedures and work methods related to Safety, Quality, and Production of the manufacturing processes in the facility.
• Manage and coordinate activities of workers engaged in manufacturing, ensuring all aspects of production are handled at the highest level of quality.
• Ensure all areas of the plant are following company standard GMP’s in their daily production runs.
• Share responsibility for all aspects of plant functions as it relates to production.
• Ensure that all routine functions and mandatory paperwork are performed accurately and completed at the required frequencies.
• Work with plant, corporate and client personnel to resolve day-to-day production tasks/needs as they arise.
• Drive training and coaching to ensure compliance with Safety standards and incident prevention.
• Work directly with research and development and/or technical manager on customer product initiatives, adjustments to process and raw material assessment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Business, Operations Management, or any other related field preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.
• Minimum seven (7) years of experience in manufacturing required.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in a dairy and/or food production plant required.
• Minimum two (2) years supervisory experience required.

Qualifications

• An adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.

Skills

• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of food safety and quality systems.
• Experience with operational improvement tools.
• Proficiency in standard operating procedures and quality control.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance.
• 401(k) with 7% company contributions.
• 3 weeks Paid Time Off.
• Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Advancement Opportunities.

Pay

Salary range 007: $124,200 - $155,300 (Salary will be determined based on skills, education, training & experience related to the position.)

Schedule

Monday-Friday 7am-4pm with flexibility needed for operational needs.