Production Manager (Food Manufacturing)

Job Summary

About the role

The Production Manager is responsible for building and leading an effective team and for the execution of manufacturing strategy and daily management system. The individual in this role will lead a team of two supervisors, line leads, and partners on the floor focused on production lines in the business unit.

Responsibilities

• Lead Safety, Quality, and Food Safety as a role model for the entire department
• Lead people development, training, and engagement for partners
• Lead the day-to-day production activities and set priorities across a 24-hour period within the value stream to ensure that commitments are achieved, and improvements are made
• Champion the Bridgetown Performance System initiatives across the department
• Systematically identify, prioritize, and reduce losses through collaborative and data-based root cause analysis; teach and coach others
• Champion and role model mission and values of the Organization
• Employ an active leadership style, spending 50% of time on production floor. Accurately track and report daily performance across all shifts using a daily management system
• Leverage technology to deliver better results
• Partner with subject matter experts and leaders to implement changes regarding production capability, tooling, machine replacement and staffing
• Develop open lines of communication to engage the team and improve employee morale
• Partner with HR in the requisitioning, placing, training, directing, appraising, promoting, disciplining or other actions relating to the manufacturing operations employees
• Support new process and product development
• Assure a clean and safe working environment for all employees
• Maintain GMP standards and emphasize prevention of potentially hazardous conditions
• Actively promote awareness of safety to all employees. Address unsafe acts and unsafe conditions
• Manage team objectives, performance reviews, training needs and development plans
• Ensure food safety policies and procedures are enforced and food safety issues are reported, including increased focus on cleaning standards and execution

Requirements

• 5-8 years of relevant food manufacturing experience; including direct supervisory experience; bakery experience preferred
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Strong ability to engage and develop employees and future leaders of the department
• Proven ability to build effective production teams
• Ability to communicate and understand work instructions in English
• Strong conflict resolution skills and ability to work with others at all levels of Organization
• Proficient at Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food manufacturing processes and systems
• Experience with quality control and food safety protocols
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Skills

• Strong leadership and coaching skills
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Effective communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling
• Competitive compensation package
• Health insurance benefits
• Employee assistance program
• Professional development opportunities

Pay

Salary range: $XX - $YY per hour

Schedule

24/7 production schedule with some weekend and holiday availability