What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Manager position at Briess Industries Inc?
JOB SUMMARY :
The Production Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the plant, ensuring that production meets company quality standards, customer delivery requirements, and operational goals. This role also focuses on motivating, supporting, and providing guidance to production supervisors and staff to ensure smooth and efficient operations while driving safety and continuous improvement.
TYPICAL JOB DUTIES :
- Directly supervise the operation leadership team.
- Meet or exceed company performance standards, customer specifications, and delivery requirements in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Assist in planning, forecasting, assigning, and directing work.
- Lead cross-functional teams for root cause analysis and lead the continuous improvement process.
- Provide leadership in accordance with the company's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; coaching staff; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
- Act as a technical resource to investigate, analyze, address, and resolve production issues; assist employees in solving production problems.
- Ensure all safety and environmental standards are met.
- Assist in new product development.
- Ensure the education and training of new and present employees in the processes and methods required to achieve the company's standards for quality, quantity, safety, GMP, and HACCP.
- Assist the Plant Manager in developing and implementing operating and capital budgets; analyze and explain variances. Work with accounting to develop product costing.
- Evaluate, develop, recommend, and assist in implementation of improved plant policies, and procedures for plant manufacturing, safety, environmental, and quality systems.
- Actively participate in staff meetings, recommending schedule, personnel, and equipment requirements.
- Adhere to all government and company safety, sanitation and GMP policies and regulations. Adhere to Food Safety, Quality and SQF Codes.
EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE :
Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 5 years' leadership experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be proficient in Microsoft products. A history of progressive supervisory responsibilities and accomplishments; and the ability to coach / mentor others. A strong background in Continuous Improvement and leading projects.