Production Manager

About the role

The Production Manager oversees all plant operating units responsible for converting raw materials into finished product in a safe, sanitary, cost-effective, and efficient manner that meets company quality standards. They also develop and implement short-term and mid-term business plans for the department and assist in the development of the strategic plan for the plant.

Responsibilities

• Approves and ensures adherence to production schedules.
• Makes sure staff assignments meet production quotas for finished goods inventories.
• Monitors operations to minimize waste and production costs while adhering to safety and quality standards.
• Develops, implements, and communicates short-term and mid-term business plans for operations, ensuring associates understand the link to the plant’s, division’s and the corporation’s business plan priorities and understand their role in accomplishing these plans.
• Assists in establishing longer-term strategic plans for the plant.
• Develops operating policies and procedures as necessary.
• Mentors and motivates associates, providing training and development to optimize their performance and personal growth.
• Communicates performance standards to associates, recognizing and rewarding individual and team accomplishments and counseling performance problems.
• Ensures all associates have the resources and capabilities to effectively accomplish their responsibilities.
• May serve as a member of the plant’s Steering Team.
• Directs requisitions for maintenance and repair of production equipment, and for machine parts and manufacturing supplies. Implements improvements in machinery and equipment and in manufacturing methods.
• May organize crews for reconditioning product removed from freezers or production for reprocessing or repackaging, ensuring these functions are performed efficiently.
• Ensures compliance with Company standard practices and procedures.
• Develops, maintains, and reports production-related information regarding yields, efficiencies, and labor utilization to management.
• Ensures that all GMP and safety standards are in compliance.
• Reviews and approves temporary staffing needs for the following day or week and ensures necessary staffing arrangements have been implemented.
• Participates in weekly GMP, sanitation, and safety inspections throughout production departments and corrects or issues work orders to correct any identified deficiencies.
• Follows up on work orders with appropriate associates to ensure expeditious performance of requested work.
• Keeps abreast of latest manufacturing technologies and systems.
• Performs other related responsibilities, as needed, to support Rich Products Corporation's business objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain Operations, Food Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 5 years supervisory experience in a food-processing, pharmaceutical, or chemical manufacturing organization, preferably using computerized manufacturing equipment.
• Working knowledge of FDA regulations, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), sanitation processes/procedures, and HACCP.
• Demonstrated understanding of production scheduling and other production variables such as run-rates, processing times, change-over times, etc.
• Demonstrated knowledge of efficient and safe manufacturing operations, including product and associate safety, OSHA standards, product quality (success rates), throughput delivery, and cost control (minimizing downtime and waste, optimizing yield).
• Demonstrated ability to direct, coach, and train associates as well as plan, monitor, and schedule work.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Demonstrated mechanical and spatial aptitude, including the ability to disassemble and reassemble equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to formulate and understand complex mathematical equations.
• Proficient using Excel or other spreadsheet software.

Qualifications

Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Rich's"), are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity, standing up for fairness and maintaining a culture of belonging, to provide an exceptional experience for all. We will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally protected classes. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants.