Job Title: Production Manager

Location: Estherville, Iowa

Salary: $75-90K

Job Summary:, The Production Manager will plan, organize, manage and execute processing operations for assigned operation. Ensure that machinery and equipment are calibrated and functioning properly. Work through supervisors to train employees on work methods and standard operating procedures. Report to the Operations Manager

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide general oversight of the food processing operations.
• Coordinate and expedite activities in the areas of processing, food safety, sanitation, and maintenance of processing machinery, equipment and associated systems.
• Provide day to day supervision of processing supervisors, maintenance supervisors and maintenance technicians.
• Collaborate with Food Safety & Quality Manager to ensure adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Safe Quality Food (SQF) standards.
• Ensure adherence to safety procedures, work instructions and patterns, SOPs, and SSOPs established for the processing operation.
• Develop work schedules.
• Participate in customer and SQF audits.
• Maintain appropriate documentation in preparation for audits.
• Work through supervisors and Human Resources to address performance deficiencies, behavioral issues and policy violations through the appropriate application of progressive discipline.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Operations Management, Industrial Technology or a related field. AA or no degree accepted with equivalent experience.

• Knowledge of measurements for production and productivity.

• Knowledge of time study methods and other basic industrial engineering concepts.

• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and their application.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Innovative approach to problem solving.

• Bilingual in Spanish a plus, but not required.