Production Manager

Production ManagerThe Production Manager will oversee all daily operations of the plant from production, maintenance, and quality to ensuring policies and procedures are followed. They develop processes that will maximize ownership, safety, quality, and productivity while reducing cost. Supports the Maintenance Manager and Quality Control Manager in their areas of responsibilities both as a resource and a leader. Promotes Safety, Sanitation, Quality, and Efficiency (SSQE) model and ensures entire facility is running to the highest standard.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Ensures site compliance with all safety, health and environmental laws, codes and standardsWorking with Safety Manager, develops and implements programs, processes and procedures to ensure the safety and health of all associates working at the siteEnsures food safety regulatory requirements are met with direction from the Quality Assurance DepartmentWork with Quality Assurance Department to ensure compliance to GFSI approved audit schemes and customer quality standardsAccountable for the overall quality of the plant by supporting Plant Food Safety and Quality policies and proceduresPlan, organize, direct, and run optimum day-to-day operations to exceed our customers’ expectationsProvides leadership to the site and its personnel to drive continuous improvement; high visibility on the plant floor driving improvements and accountabilityResponsible for plant production goals, and KPI’sFoster a well-trained and motivated staffImplement strategies in alignment with strategic initiatives and provide a clear sense of direction and focusCollect and analyze data to find places of waste and reduce overtimeSelect and train plant supervisory teamConduct performance reviews for your staffWork directly with the Master Production Scheduler to ensure efficient scheduling of production lines with consideration of supply chain needs.Organizes and enables quality improvement efforts at the site, aligned with business and customer prioritiesSupport and execute company’s environmental policies and proceduresEnsures appropriate internal and external customer focus in daily activities on siteCompletes other job-related tasks as assignedWork directly with department Managers daily to resolve any operation, quality, and maintenance issuesResponsible for reporting all Non-conforming material and disposition recommendations to the Plant Manager and Quality Manager.Training and Mentoring of new employees, as required.Other duties as assigned.Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree preferred. In lieu of degree, 5+ years of relevant experienceFive years of progressive plant supervisory experience in a food manufacturing environment and/or equivalent practical production management experience.Ability to communicate effectively with others orally or in writing.Must be able to inspire and motivate the manufacturing team through leadership and implementation of effective management tools.Must possess excellent team management and presentation skills.Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.Ability to organize and direct oneself and effectively supervise othersAbility to accurately audit and control all necessary paperworkPhysical Demands:Position is required to work some irregular hours to provide oversite to all shiftsLight to moderate lifting is required at times up to 50 lbs.