Manager, Production

Production Manager Opportunity

Give & Go Prepared Foods Corp. is a proud member of the Mondelēz family. We are a leading and growing North American manufacturer of baked goods for over 30 years. If you're looking for a company that will provide you with opportunities for career growth and development, while working with an energetic team with deeply ingrained values of respect, direct and open communication, quality and accountability, we'd love to have you join our team. Our Consumer Brands: two-bite® brand, include two bite-brownies®, Kimberley's Bakeshoppe™, Mason St. Bakehouse™ and The Worthy Crumb Pastry Co™

It's an exciting time to be a part of the Give & Go team as we are growing rapidly and want you to become a part of our growth and extraordinarily bright future!

Job Overview

We are looking for a Production Manager for an exciting opportunity with us. In this position you will be responsible for all production activities on the production floor including meeting production schedules and prioritizing production, cost management, quality and customer service targets. In addition, the role will provide day-to-day direction to the floor production staff

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise manufacturing operations to meet production schedules while maintaining effective employee relations and complying with GMP, Food Safety, Food Quality and Health & Safety regulatory requirements which are aligned with Give & Go's long-term-plan (LTP)
• Supervise personnel in the efficient use of equipment and materials to produce quality products on time in accordance with the production business plan
• Promotes safe work practices to operating personnel during all aspects of production and ensures all standards are met on a daily basis
• Responsible for all production activity, and to oversee and facilitate maintenance of equipment in assigned areas
• Responsible for verifying required processing parameters and statistical processing methods (SPC) to improve process efficiency, product quality and reduced waste. Ensure Control charts are within upper and lower control limit (+/- 3 sigma)
• Lead, coach and develop personnel including providing feedback and conducting formal evaluations, to ensure having the right resource skills, competencies and expertise to meet department and agreed-upon business objectives of the company
• Assists in the hiring and training of production team members from Supervisory level to GPW
• Monitors and develops the production team to foster continuous improvements and transfers skills to team as appropriate
• Assist the Plant Manager in generating reports for deviations in manufacturing processes, assists in the investigations, and recommends / implements solutions to resolve deviations
• Ensures the efficient flow of materials for production as well as proper documentation practices are maintained consistently to company standards in manufacturing worksheets, training documentation, production logs and so on.
• Promote a positive work environment by effectively administering Company policies and procedures including performance management by communicating information to employees and responding to their concerns
• Ensures the shift changes to other Supervisors are done seamlessly and all relevant information / issues are communicated effectively

Recipe for Success

• Completion of college diploma in Engineering, Management or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of prior supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment preferably within the Food Manufacturing industry
• Previous experience proposing and driving change initiatives/improvement programs
• Excellent knowledge of Food Safety, SPC, GMP's, SQF, HACCP, Allergens and Health & Safety
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written; strong listening skills).
• Strong judgement, analysis and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make decisions.
• Good ability to motivate and empower team members by providing feedback and recognition
• Strong ability to influence stakeholders and manage conflict
• Ability to prioritize demands and shift between conflicting priorities in a fast-paced work environment
• Strong computer skills, with familiarity with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

What We Can Offer

• It's an exciting time to be part of the Give & Go team as we are growing rapidly and want you to become a part of our growth and extraordinarily bright future.
• As we grow, we are committed to preserving the parts of our diversity & culture that are unique, people-focused and core to our success at every size. Our values of Quality, Direct Communication and Respect mean something.
• Learning and growth; we are working to create an environment where sharing new ideas, experimenting and learning from each other is strongly encouraged.
• Competitive benefits, along with work, life balance!

Give & Go Prepared Foods (USA) Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, domestic partnership, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, disability, marital status, veteran status, military status, domestic violence victim status, genetic information, reproductive decision making, salary history, arrest or conviction record or any other legal recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the organization. While there is no federal law specifically prohibiting employers from asking applicants if they've ever been convicted of a crime, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recommends employers avoid asking for this information on an application form. Consent to Background Check

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