Job Title: Production Manager
Salary: $120,000 - 130,000
Bonus: 12.5%
Profit Sharing: 4% of salary additional on average put into 401k.
On-Site Position
Key Notes:
- Bachelors Degree Highly Preferred. Will look at Experience in Lieu of degree but the Degree will be needed to have upward mobility in the organization most likely
- 5+ Years of Production Management in complex high-volume manufacturing environment
***This person will be managing an annual budget of $1million+. They would like to understand the budget the Production Managers are responsible for that we speak to. Really dig in on their leadership and make sure they are polished enough for this role. They must be able to explain their success and accomplishments, things they have implemented, etc***
- Understanding of food manufacturing, SQF, FDA or USDA, GMP's, HACCP, etc
- Experienced with internal and external audits
- Coach, train, lead, elevate the team
Summary: Produce and control all phases of production at the plant to achieve quality, cost, service and safety goals. Meet or exceed any external audits and internal audits. Direct supervisors and other personnel to ensure that product is produced efficiently and complies with all manufacturing specifications, polices and quality standards.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
- Produce quality product that meets or exceeds food safety standards and specifications determined by the company or outside regulating agencies (FDA, USDA, County Health Dept., ADEM, EPA, OSHA)
- Manage and drive the SIS program through the production department. Oversee changes in standards which effect daily output. Manage to achieve daily efficiency through the facility. Manage efforts to maintain usage of ingredients, oil, packaging and supplies within budgeted standards. Lead efforts to reduce costs
- Assist the safety program to meet goals established by the company. Teach, train and improve techniques utilized by the workforce by developing standard operating procedures
- Meet or exceed any and all external audits. Lead the internal audit groups and provide better QM techniques Investigate, implement, prepare and assist in projects requiring capital investment at the plant
- Maintain good morale, initiate creative ideas, encourage "outside of the box" thinking for all supervisors and employees. Ensure that policies and procedures are administered fairly and consistently
- Oversee the sanitation of the facility. Ensure correct cleaning practices are being followed and completed per the master sanitation schedule. Manage and control facility equipment to ensure all environmental regulations at the federal, state and local government are met
- Responsible for following all food safety policies, procedures and regulatory criteria including the current SQF code, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and associated preventive controls
- Other duties as assigned
- Travel may be required
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Production Management, Business or equivalent experience
- 5-10 years of experience in Production Management, Business
- Prior supervisory and/or managerial experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred
Knowledge and Skills:
- Superior planning, coordination, analytical, observational and coaching skills are required coupled with initiative to create and embrace change
- Knowledge of manufacturing facility packaging, equipment and capacity
- Requires computer skills in Microsoft Office and Outlook
- Must have proven ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with all levels to achieve results
- Possess leadership skills and the ability to train, educate and motivate supervisors
