Production Manager

Description

Job Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with the Director of Operations on daily/weekly production plans to develop a strategy for timely completion.
• Work and coordinate with the Product Development Department in developing and scheduling new products
• Ensure efficient use of production staff scheduling and training
• Increase operational efficiencies from raw ingredient receiving through the shipping of finished goods
• Work to streamline processes and programs to decrease downtime
• Manage collaborative improvement teams and initiatives

• Define and expand key employee roles
• Data analysis of product and performance

• Develop and implement training tools in support of process improvement
• Support of SOP’s and up-to-date work instructions
• Ensure performance and efficiency goals are met.
• Train staff in proper handling of products & equipment
• Ensure proper safety precautions are being taken and staff receives appropriate safety training
• Lead the production staff to achieve maximum productivity
• Management and training of all production staff, including timely completion of performance reviews
• Collaborate with the Quality Control Manager to investigate production process deviations, write CAPAs, and submit change orders 
• Work with Quality Control to ensure the milling of raw materials meets production specifications
• Coordinate maintenance needs, facility improvements, and special projects with the Director of Operations and the Plant Engineer.
• In coordination with the Director of Operations and Production Leads, run reports, generate schedules, and complete batch paperwork for each job on the production floor.
• Work with the Director of Operations, assisting with equipment procurement and allocation.
• For all direct reports, complete new hire 90-day, monthly check-in, and annual reviews on time
• Through continuing education and training, comply with all OWH Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) and maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications

Required Skills and/or Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years of proven production experience
• Superb planning and organizational skills
• Expert communication skills
• Able to work under pressure, managing change & course correction
• Must be familiar with Sage X3 ERP software
• Must be familiar with Health & Safety regulations; First Aide certification required

• Sit, Stand, walk, and move rapidly and frequently
• Forklift certification may be required
• Ability to handle up to 75 lbs occasionally, with or without lifting aides
• Push/pull hand trucks and pallet jacks containing products of substantial weight occasionally
• Intermediate command of the Spanish language; Fluent in  English, with good command of writing
• Managerial skills and leadership qualities are needed
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation

Salary : $70,000 - $80,000