Production Manager

Production ManagerHealthy Pet is an industry leading manufacturer of pet bedding and litter made from sustainably sourced, responsibly rescued natural plant fiber for active, happy pets. We are a private company with global presence, a long term perspective and substantial resources for continued growth.Healthy Pet has an exciting opportunity for a Production Manager to join our team at our Jesup, GA facility! This key position is responsible for overseeing personnel and equipment required to safely and efficiently produce quality products. The ideal candidate is a proven leader with experience in a continuous processing manufacturing environment.Essential Job DutiesManages production operations with a goal of continuous improvement. Sets and/or communicates short- and mid-term production schedules to meet sales requirements.Maximizes productivity, production to raw material ratios, equipment utilization and throughput. Troubleshoots. Minimizes off-specification product. Evaluates raw materials.Utilizes statistical process control to ensure quality and maximum productivity.Facilitates workforce leveling. Ensures efficient use of crews. Controls and minimizes labor overtime and expenses.Manages productivity tracking, labor efficiencies and accountability through data review, data comparison and identification of variances. Follows up on discrepancies.Communicates with maintenance supervisor to assist in establishing priorities and necessary production improvements and repairs. Ensures routine maintenance of related equipment on a timely basis. Works with maintenance to schedule down time and maintenance concerns. Minimizes downtime and related maintenance costs.Communicates expectations and achievements on productivity and safety in a consistent and timely manner.Collaborates with Human Resources and General Manager to source and hire personnel as needed and conducts performance evaluations to record and guide the development of direct reports to ensure high performance levels and compliance with Company policies. Initiates, documents and implements disciplinary actions as approved.Works with other departments and assists with the creation or updating and implementing of process improvement procedures, tasks, workflows and systems.Assists in preparing the production operations budget. Monitors and maintains expenditures within budget guidelines. Implements cost-effective measures and uses resources effectively to increase productivity.Responsible for working closely with logistics and warehouse to ensure forecast are followed and the correct product is being produced across all production lines.Responsible for working closely with quality control manager and adhere to all quality standards.Ensures production floor and wet end organization and cleanliness.Ensures accuracy of production data input, inventory and production hours.Prepares correspondence, reports or other documents.Performs other duties as assigned.Qualification RequirementsSix years of successful related management experience in a manufacturing environment.Consumer packaged goods and pet category experience preferred.Must possess a valid driver's license upon hire and maintain throughout employment.Knowledge and successful application of lean manufacturing concepts and techniques preferred.Proven ability to apply sound judgment, analytical and problem-solving techniques to make reasoned, timely, consistent decisions and facilitate effective problem resolution.Healthy Pet offers an exceptional benefit package including:Best in class medical/dental/vision/short- and long-term disability/life insuranceVoluntary FSA/life insurance/accident insuranceGenerous 401k matching plan11 paid holidays per year/sick days/PTOWe are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Healthy Pet is a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successfully passing a drug screen (including marijuana.)