Production Manager

JOB SUMMARY

The Production Manager is responsible for coordinating and supervising daily activities of assigned area of responsibility to ensure efficient production.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Oversee all aspects of production for specific area and/or time frame.
• Coordinate Schedule with staff to assure productivity.
• Assure that employees are working safely.
• Ensure product meets quality standards.
• Coordinate all training for area and /or departments.
• Oversee and monitor daily set up of machinery and equipment as well as production line setup for efficient operation.
• Oversee, schedule, and monitor daily sanitation procedures.
• Receive and resolve operational problems and assign corrective action plans.
• Establish Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for production, sanitation and maintenance.
• Monitor performance of department employees to ensure they follow established standard operating procedures (SOP).
• Coach and discipline employees as needed.
• Develop shift supervisor and leads for successor training.
• Work with and schedule maintenance.
• Oversee and participate in the plant’s safety process.
• Constantly work on waste reduction and yield increase.
• Review time-cards for accuracy & turn in all employee attendance & punctuality report to accounting.

Skills:

• Above average knowledge of Safety and Labor Laws
• Mechanical aptitude, use of basic hand tools
• Computer proficient
• Weekend work when needed
• Must be able to generate company documents as well as maintain all existing documents
• Must be able to rotate shifts if required
• Quality Control Experience
• Knowledge of Food manufacturing equipment
• Must have sanitation and Food Safety experience pertaining to food manufacturing
• Ability and desire to “roll up sleeves” and do whatever it takes to get things done and lead a team
• Ability to delegate authority
• Must have a strong production floor presence and be able to interact effectively with people at all levels

Requirements:

• Must be computer literate-Microsoft Office Programs.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English, is a plus.
• 5 years of experience in food manufacturing.
• 3 years of experience as Production Manager in food production or equivalent role.
• Experience in consumer packaged and food-service manufacturing.
• BRC, SQF, HACCP Certified or equivalent preferred.
• Proficiency with Continuous Improvement process techniques.
• Demonstrate leadership, negotiation, planning and organizational skills.