Production Manager

Production ManagerThe Production Manager is responsible for leading a team manufacturing dough, meeting quality expectations measured by in-house audits, periodic product sampling & testing, customer feedback and consumer response. Responsible for all aspects of production and safety operations to allow the Production Facility (QCC) to maintain operations and productivity.Duties and ResponsibilitiesOversee all operations of dough production and sanitation to ensure product quality and consistency.Manage and develop a team in an automated food manufacturing and distribution environment.Provide demonstrated leadership in safety awareness and performance in the department and throughout the QCC.Function as a key member on the Center Leadership Team in leading and demonstrating Papa John's Core values while ensuring daily business and customer service objectives are achieved.Establish department goals and objectives in alignment with Center and Company goals.Lead and participate in major projects and manage outside contractors as necessary.Control labor cost through effective planning and scheduling.Maintain a high level of productivity through a documented program of on-the-job training, measurement and follow-up.Conduct periodic dough sampling and testingMaintain productivity standards by providing metrics surrounding key performance indicators. Implement ways to increase productivity levels/performance through knowledge of formal continuous improvement methodology.Develop and manage department budget and manage all financial aspects of the department including capital project estimates and payroll.Coordinate contingency plans with the Center Leadership Team in order to minimize operational interruptions in the event of equipment breakdowns.Provide out of hours contact and support leadership, to resolve unplanned issues and occurrencesEducation, Experience & CertificationsHigh school diploma or equivalent required.College education or business management development preferred.Minimum five (5) years progressive management experience required, preferably in food production.Working knowledge of local, state regulations and audits required.Functional SkillsAnalytical Skills: effectively uses data to generate insights for operations excellencePlanning & Prioritization: highest impact, highest valueFinancial & Business AcumenCommunicates Effectively and CandidlyProblem Solving; ability to use rigorous logic to solve problems with innovative effective solutionsProcess Improvement: Strive to continually improveAbility to build and leverage talentAbility to work in a challenging, fast-paced environment and to adapt to new situations as they ariseAbility to effectively communicate, inform, and influence senior leadersAbility to work cross-functionality on multiple initiatives with a successful record of advancing projectsOur ValuesEVERYONE BELONGS – Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and TeamworkDO THE RIGHT THING – Integrity, Character and CommunityPEOPLE FIRST – Customer and Team member FocusINNOVATE TO WIN – Think Differently and Lead ChangeHAVE FUN – It's Pizza, It Has To Be Fun!Our Core CompetenciesCUSTOMER FOCUSED - Put the customer's needs firstRESULTS DRIVEN – Commit to achieving objectivesINNOVATIVE MINDSET – Open to new ideas and ways of doing businessSTRATEGIC THOUGHT LEADERSHIP – Engage in logical and systematic thinkingCOLLABORATION – Work together in the most effective wayPapa Johns is an equal opportunity employer.