Production Manager (3rd Shift)

Job Description

Job Description

The Production Shift Manager leads and supports the production department in the conversion of raw materials into finished goods in the most cost-effective manner while adhering to food quality, food safety, and industrial safety standards.  This professional will work M-F and should expect to be in this role for a minimum of 1-2 years before promotion opportunities.  

Responsibilities:

• Lead, plan, organize, and control the operation of the shift.
• Measure and evaluate key performance and productivity targets, including staffing levels, against established standards and goals
• Monitor the performance of equipment and machinery in collaboration with food production and engineering teams, and communicate equipment malfunctions to the maintenance team
• Develop and maintain performance standards for all aspects of food production
• Train, develop, and coach production leads and employees
• Ensure quality, safety, and good manufacturing processes (GMPs) are followed
• Comply with FDA, HACCP, and SQF standards
• Lead interactions with local, state, federal, and third-party inspectors
• Monitor, manage, and improve employee productivity and provide constructive feedback, coaching, and progressive discipline as needed
• Review and maintain time records
• Prepare and submit performance reports
• Ensure adherence to legal and company policies and procedures, and undertake disciplinary actions when appropriate
• Identify and resolve employee, customer, and/or supplier concerns

Qualifications:

• High school diploma required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Minimum 5 years of experience in food production and supervision
• Experienced with and capable of demonstrating a strong understanding of HACCP or related food safety protocol
• Previous food processing experience, supervisory experience, manufacturing knowledge, and understanding of yields, plant efficiencies, and operations procedures, preferred
• Excellent oral, planning, priority-setting, and written communication skills
• Able to lead problem-solving and troubleshooting efforts associated with high-level process issues
• Strong problem-solving, math, and analytical skills
• Ability to motivate, train, and coach employees to encourage optimum performance and engagement
• Ability to work well with others in fast fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Ability to be respectful, approachable, and team-oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment

Benefits:

• 86-88K Base salary plus bonus potential of 10%
• 401K with matching
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance available

If this sounds like a good fit for you, please contact me for more information.

Jenny Sochocki

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