Production Manager

About the role

Under the direction of the Plant Manager, the Production Manager will work closely with Quality, Production Scheduling, Maintenance, and support functions to ensure the manufacturing operation runs safely, efficiently, and on time while maintaining premium quality standards. This position has extensive supervisory responsibilities, including supervisor/lead positions, blenders, batchers, operators, and general laborers, and operates in a fast-paced manufacturing facility.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all safety and health standards are met to keep the facility accident-free.
• Lead shift supervisors and production staff in achieving daily, weekly, and monthly production targets.
• Assist the Plant Manager with reducing manufacturing costs through process, equipment, and staff improvements.
• Ensure manufacturing equipment and tools function properly and increase efficiencies.
• Coach shift supervisors and assist with their professional development.
• Assist with ensuring all new hires are properly trained to perform their job responsibilities at the highest level.
• Help control inventory losses and participate in month-end inventory counts.
• Work closely with QA to ensure quality products are consistently produced.
• Motivate, support, and provide guidance to production staff.
• Communicate regularly with upper management regarding problems or issues impacting production.
• Evaluate machine resources to ensure continued production and minimal downtime.
• Establish a balance between increased productivity and reduced costs of manufacturing operations.
• Set productivity goals for each manufacturing team.
• Ensure adequate scheduling of staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred but will consider relative work experience.
• 5+ years of supervisory experience.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing; food manufacturing preferred.
• Excellent communication and coaching skills.
• Strong commitment to food safety.
• Steady level of attention to detail and commitment to follow-through.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Pay

$90,000–$100,000 per year.

Physical Requirements

See Physical Requirements Checklist.