Production Manager

Company Description

Nightingale Ice Cream Sandwiches is dedicated to bringing joy to every moment with handcrafted, premium ice cream sandwiches. Our focus is on elevating beloved flavors with chef-crafted desserts that blend Southern traditions with European style. We take pride in crafting every aspect, right down to the finest details.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Production Manager at Nightingale Ice Cream Sandwiches in Richmond, Va. The Production Manager will oversee day-to-day operations of the production process, manage production schedules, and work with the QA manager to ensure quality control standards are met, and supervise production staff to achieve efficiency and excellence.

1. Experience: Experience in manufacturing, with a focus on food production or a related industry. Previous experience in ice cream or frozen desserts is highly desirable.
2. Management Experience: Proven track record of managing production teams and overseeing manufacturing processes.

1. Process Knowledge: Understanding of  production processes, and that many moving parts are what create a system.
2. Equipment Familiarity: Experience with production equipment/ willingness to learn how to use all equipment in the building.
3. Quality Control: Ability to work alongside the Quality Control Person to ensure that we are effectively making ice cream sandwiches while upholding the quality that Nightingale stands for. 
4. Language: Fluent in both english and spanish
5. Lean Manufacturing & Six Sigma - Applying these methodologies to improve efficiency and reduce waste
6. Organizational skills - managing schedules, inventory, and production timelines efficiently

1. Leadership: Strong leadership skills to manage and motivate a production team, handle conflicts, and ensure a productive work environment.
2. Problem-Solving: Ability to troubleshoot production issues quickly and effectively.
3. Project Management: Skills in planning, scheduling, and managing production timelines to meet demand and deadlines.
4. Attention to Detail: High attention to detail to ensure product consistency and quality. Ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and quality control measures
5. GMP Compliance - Adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices to maintain product quality and safety

1. Food Safety Recording: Ability to ensure that all production paperwork is accurately recorded, and is properly being used. 
2. Sanitation Standards: Knowledge of sanitation and cleanliness protocols specific to food production.

1. Communication: Excellent communication skills to interact with team members, and others on the management team.
2. Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze production data and make data-driven decisions.
3. Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing production needs or issues.