Production Manager

The Production Shift Manager leads and supports the production department in the conversion of raw materials into finished goods in the most cost-effective manner while adhering to food quality, food safety and industrial safety standards.

Responsibilities:

• Lead, plan, organize and control the operation of the shift.
• Measure and evaluate key performance and productivity targets, including staffing levels, against established standards and goals
• Monitor performance of equipment and machinery in collaboration with food production and engineering teams and communicate equipment malfunction to maintenance team
• Develop and maintain performance standards for all aspects of food production
• Train, develop and coach production leads and employees
• Ensure quality, safety, and good manufacturing processes (GMPs) are followed
• Comply with FDA, HACCP and SQF standards
• Lead interactions with local, state, federal and third-party inspectors
• Monitor, manage and improve employee productivity and provide constructive feedback, coaching, and progressive discipline as needed
• Review and maintain time records
• Prepare and submit performance reports
• Ensure adherence to legal and company policies and procedures and undertake disciplinary actions when appropriate
• Identify and resolve employee, customer, and/or supplier concerns
• Perform other required tasks as assigned

Qualifications:

• High school diploma required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in food production
• Minimum 7 years of supervisory experience
• Experienced with and capable of demonstrating strong understanding of HACCP or related food safety protocol
• Previous food processing experience, supervisory experience, manufacturing knowledge and understanding of yields, plant efficiencies, and operations procedures, preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Able to lead problem solving and troubleshooting efforts associated with high-level process issues
• Strong problem solving, math, and analytical skills
• Ability to motivate, train and coach employees to encourage optimum performance and engagement
• Good planning and priority setting skills
• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment
• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment
• Ability to work in varying production environments (heat and cold)

Benefits:

• 401(k) with matching
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance

If this sounds like a good fit for you, please contact me for more information.

Sam Young

Senior Business Consultant

317.678.0110

sam@mriweb.com