Production Manager - Meat Manufacturing

Job Profile Summary

Responsible for managing or performing work associated with converting raw materials and components into finished goods including:

• General production manufacturing work
• Assembling finished components or parts into finished products
• Process manufacturing batches of bulk materials/ingredients including mechanical processing (e.g., mixing, grinding, separating, filtering, etc.) and chemical processing (altering the chemical properties of materials through chemical reactions and changing temperature, pressure, etc.)
• Setting up and operating machine tools to convert materials into parts, sub-assemblies, and assemblies
• Surface finishing of parts, components, and assembled items including washing/painting/plating/anti-corrosion coating, hardening, polishing/engraving/etching, etc.
• Packaging materials or finished goods into containers for the purpose of protection, display, and handling

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production plans to ensure orders are completed on time
• Determine the headcount requirements and labor utilization needed to achieve production and business goals
• Schedule equipment and team resources needed to support each production plan
• Track component yield rates ensuring that actual results meet or exceed business goals
• Manage work order maintenance ensuring that work orders are audited and closed inappropriate fiscal periods
• Set performance metrics for each department to track and monitor productivity
• Ensure metrics support business goals
• Benchmark metrics utilizing both internal and external resources
• Develop and monitor annual department budgets
• Plan and manage resources to achieve budget goals while delivering the required output
• Track actual expenses vs budget
• Assure that department expenses are in line with budget goals
• Direct, coordinate and monitor the daily activities & performance standards for Production and Production Warehouse departments to assure compliance of standard Company policies, procedures, quality, and safety
• Coach and develop Supervisors and team in balancing the delivery of high productivity, quality and customer service
• Maintain a positive and safe work environment. Oversee employee relations and participate in staff selection, performance and compensation evaluations, corrective action and terminations, as necessary
• Establish performance goals, monitor progress and provide feedback as necessary
• Manage employee performance through motivation, delegation, development, mentoring and resolving conflict
• Take corrective action as necessary on a timely basis and in accordance with company policy
• Develop, provide and/or coordinate training as needed
• Consult with Human Resources Department as appropriate
• Congduct regular department meetings to foster employee engagement, communicate any changes to company policies and procedures, address employee concerns, foster idea-sharing and suggestions for improvement
• Order/procure materials and services as needed
• Serve as key IT, telecom and systems contact for the business unit
• Identify and implement key areas for improvement in each department
• Maintain a presence and availability across all shifts
• Provide and maintain a safe work environment by directing safety training, generating and reviewing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
• Coordinate emergency response or crisis management activities
• Coordinate efforts with the Safety Department to aid in training, conducting associate observations, updating preferred work methods, conducting accident investigations to determine root causes and routine safety inspections

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or general education degree (GED) required. Bachelor of Science in a Business Management preferred
• Experience: 7+ years of Production and/or Manufacturing in a food environment of which at least 2 are leading a team. HACCP and GMP certifications preferred.
• Skills: Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal and professional interactive skills are necessary to perform at a high degree of proficiency. Ability to effectively coach, present information and respond to questions from management, inter-department staff, customers, suppliers and other third party agencies. Capable of working with internal staff from other departments in a proactive and constructive manner. Ability to mentor and develop individuals and teams. Able to engage and lead team discussions and meetings. Understands team dynamics and works well within a team structure. Collaborative management style. Delegates responsibilities effectively. Strong organizational and project management skills, including the ability to plan, prioritize and execute multiple initiatives/deadlines autonomously and shift priorities as necessary. Able to manage large, complex projects. Uses time effectively. Customer Service – Respond promptly to requests for service and assistance as needed. Follow up as needed. Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner. Gathers and analyzes information skillfully. Develops alternative solutions. Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions. Exhibits sound and accurate judgment. Makes timely decisions. Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner. Reacts well under pressure. Follows through on commitments. Detail Oriented – Attention to details and accuracy. Ability to understand and execute all relevant policies and procedures in a consistent, timely and objective manner. Proficient use of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and scheduling software. Detailed knowledge of ERP and WMS systems. High level of understanding financial reports. Ability to understand and work with relational databases. Bi-lingual English/Spanish a plus