Assistant Production Manager

About Us:

Microbial Discovery Group (MDG) is an R&D-driven product development and Bacillus fermentation company. We apply Real Science to a Trusted Process, yielding Proven Success for our partners. At MDG, we recognize the need for sustainable solutions to the world’s largest problems, and we work to solve them as part of our mission to Feed, Clean, Save the World. As a member of our team, your ideas and innovations are integral to who we are. Come grow with us!

Position Summary:

The Assistant Production Manager operates under the direction of the Production Manager and is tasked with collaborating with fellow Assistant Production Managers to oversee daily production operations. This includes efficient scheduling while upholding safety and quality standards. The role requires close coordination with other Assistant Production Managers to ensure seamless collaboration across production processes.

Key Responsibilities:

Collaborative Production Management:

• Work closely with the other Assistant Production Manager to create manufacturing orders and blend formulas, ensuring seamless release to production
• Partner together to maintain product quality and ensure all specifications are met
• Coordinate efforts to ensure accurate documentation on all production records
• Jointly lead and support continuous improvement initiatives, focusing on cost, quality, delivery, efficiency, and customer satisfaction
• Collaborate to measure and optimize Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and Overall Labor Effectiveness (OLE)
• Coordinate employee supervision, stepping in as needed to maintain safety, quality, and productivity
• Work together to monitor employee development, providing coaching, constructive feedback, and discipline as neededto improve performance
• Align on scheduling and leading production meetings with personnel to ensure clear communication and shared objectives
  
  

GMP & HACCP Compliance:

• Ensure Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), including allergen control and housekeeping, are maintained at a high level
• Ensure compliance with Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) protocols
• Maintain accurate documentation on all records
  
  

Inventory Management:

• Collaborate with the Inventory Coordinator to ensure adequate levels of raw materials, ingredients, and packaging to minimize stock shortages and maintain the Master Production Schedule
• Collaborate with the Inventory Coordinator to manage inventory levels of ingredients, packaging, strains, and finished products with the goal of reducing inventory by 30%.
• Prepare weekly inventory reports
  
  

Equipment & Maintenance:

• Work with maintenance to organize, direct, and/or conduct equipment repair
• Maintain organized materials, equipment, and tooling storage areas
  
  

Additional Responsibilities:

• Enforce, instruct, and support continuous improvement activities related to cost, quality system, and process control requirements (SPC, control plans, corrective actions)
• Handle and protect confidential data with integrity
• Perform other duties as assigned
  
  

Typical Work Environment:

• Majority of work is conducted in a fermentation production facility with frequent exposure to wet, humid, dusty, and noisy conditions
• Potential exposure to airborne particles and chemicals used in fermentation production facilities
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2 – 4 year technical degree and/or related field (experience may be considered in lieu of education)
• 4 years of experience in industrial/manufacturing, preferably with some supervisory or management experience
• Deep understanding of mechanical processing
• Ability to read and comprehend work instructions, shop orders, and shipping papers
• Forklift operation proficiency
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other computer applications
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Basic math comprehension (decimal, fractional, and metric)
• Training, team development, and leadership skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  
  

Physical & Safety Requirements

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., stand, walk, as well as occasional scooping, kneeling, or crouching
  
  

Safety Requirements:

• Mandated use of company-issued uniform and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  
  

Adherence to all company safety procedures and regulations to maintain a safe working environment.

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