Production Manager

Position Summary

Production Manager is accountable for production quality, correct process, safety, daily preventive maintenance by machines, cost control, efficiency, scheduling, and training for all levels to assure constant improvement and development. Works collaboratively with the Process Engineer and other managers to make certain that employees are properly trained in specific machine operations.

Areas of Responsibility

• Managing People

• Provides direction and gains compliance
• Takes responsibility for subordinates’ activities
• Is available to subordinates
• Provides regular performance feedback
• Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth

• Resource Management

• Manages time effectively
• Strives to contain costs and reduce waste
• Finds ways to conserve resources
• Overcomes resource constraints

• Production Control

• Oversees hiring and training of production associates
• Manages daily production reporting for accuracy
• Controls spending to budgeted levels
• Audits QA, GMP, Scrap, HFI, and production methods
• Verifies cycle times, process sheets, and downtime logs

• Team Leadership

• Fosters team cooperation
• Defines team roles and responsibilities
• Supports group problem solving
• Ensures progress towards goals
• Acknowledges team accomplishments

• CIP Process

• Works to identify/develop CIP projects based on key business needs
• Understands/acts on Metrics, measures “gap” and structures effective corrective actions
• Trained in and uses the tools of CIP effectively

Position Requirements

• Must know and follow all GMP/ASI/IMS/ISO/SQF procedures
• Must be able to work safely and follow safety rules and JSA procedures
• Must be able to identify and report violations and unsafe conditions to appropriate personnel
• Must be able to wear protective clothing such as a hair net, uniform, steel-toe shoes, gloves, and earplugs
• Must be able to effectively respond in emergency situations such as fires and accidents
• Must be able to follow all department procedures and directives

Qualification Requirements

• Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations management, engineering or related field preferred

• Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience, which includes plant supervision, quality control, maintenance, and production management

• Special Skills/Traits/Characteristics:

• Team player with demonstrated team-building skills
• Experience in Nissei/Aoki/Sidel/Husky operations with technical Processing skills
• Good computer skills and administration skills

Organization Relationship

Reports directly to Plant Manager

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision plans
• Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full-time salaried employees
• Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location
• Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program
• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Retail Savings Plan with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
• Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)