Production Lead

Summary The Production Lead (Production Assistant Manager) for the Produce Processing Center plays a vital role in overseeing the efficient and effective production operations of perishable goods within our organization. This includes managing a team, implementing production processes, ensuring quality standards, optimizing productivity, and maintaining compliance with food safety regulations. The Production Manager is responsible for meeting production targets, maximizing efficiency, and ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality perishable products to retail stores. Responsibilities Manage day-to-day operations of the packing center, including scheduling, production planning, and inventory management, while implementing standard operating procedures for efficiency optimization. Lead, supervise, and develop a productive team by providing guidance, training, and performance management to enhance production efficiency and quality. Optimize perishable processing center operations to ensure smooth workflow, efficient production, and adherence to quality standards, safety guidelines, and regulatory requirements. Develop and implement production plans, schedules, and strategies to maximize operational goals, inventory management, and cost control, while meeting timely delivery requirements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Merchandising Managers, Store Operation, Logistics, Receiving, and Quality Control teams, to ensure quality, pricing, timely delivery, and accurate product supply. Foster a culture of safety, continuous improvement, innovation, and strong relationships with suppliers and vendors to promote a safe working environment, encourage employee ideas, and support seamless production processes. Analyze production data and metrics, identify trends, bottlenecks, and process optimization opportunities, and present reports and recommendations to senior management. Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements related to production operations and occupational health and safety standards. Monitor production processes for inefficiencies or bottlenecks and implement corrective actions as needed to enhance productivity and quality. Control production costs, including labor, materials, and operational expenses, to meet budgetary targets and maximize profitability. Provide regular reports on production performance, efficiency, and quality, based on analyzed data and metrics. Stay updated on industry trends, technological advancements, and best practices in perishable processing to drive operational excellence. Perform other duties as assigned by management. Qualification A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field is preferred. 1+ years of experience in production, preferably in perishable goods or food processing, is required. 1+ year of experience managing a production facility is required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant software applications. Familiarity with industry regulations and standards related to food safety, quality, and packaging. Knowledge of perishable processing operations, quality control practices, and regulatory compliance. Strong leadership skills to effectively manage and develop a team. Strong communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills. Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously. Bilingual proficiency in English/Mandarin or English/Spanish preferred. Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Physical Requirements Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. This job may require standing or walking for extended periods of time, lifting up to 50 pounds, and performing repetitive motions. Ability to use tools and equipment, including but not limited to knives, box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery. Working Conditions This job is performed in a production environment that may have exposure to heat, noise, and other environmental factors associated with food production. Employment Type: Full Time Available to work 6 days a week, and may be required to work weekends, holidays, and night shifts as necessary. Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance. 401 (k) Retirement Saving Plan with 4% Company Match Long-Term Services Award. Employee Discount. Paid Time Off Compensation The pay range for this job starts at $70,304 per year. 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