Position Summary:
The Production Manager role is responsible for the performance of their team and is key to driving the results for the organization. This position is responsible for the safe and efficient utilization of resources including team member(s), production equipment, support equipment and materials for an assigned team. The Production Manager will work with all other department’s team members to ensure that Safety, Cost, Quality, Food Safety and Customer Service requirements are achieved in alignment with overall company objectives.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
Oversees Team Leader’s activities and assures they are performing all job duties tasks
Completes evaluations of all direct reports and ensures team members are being developed and coached for growth
Completes and approves 30/60/90-day and annual performance evaluations provided by the Team Lead
Responsible for the accurate submission of Manufacturing Order into Great Plains (GP).
Assures FIFO inventory is met
Provides input/review/approval of the area production schedule with Production Planner & Scheduler to achieve a minimum of 95% attainment
Champions and ensures a culture focused on safety, quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement
Attains goals for their KPIs (Safety, Quality, Cost, Service)
Identifies and implements cost reduction procedures related to material yields, labor efficiency and overall production
Reviews and completes approval sign off at the end of shift production run.
Verify all checks have passed or have been retried.
Responsible for correcting all Non-Conformance Reports (NCR) and Corrective Action Reports (CAR). This includes ensuring all non-conformance items have documented and appropriate corrective actions.
Provide explanation comments that explain the detail for any missed or cancelled checks.
Develops team members to increase skills, cross-train, and to take accountability for results
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- A minimum of a High School Diploma with at least five (5) years of manufacturing or food industry-related work experience along with a minimum of two (2) years supervisory experience. An Associate or Bachelor’s degree along with a minimum of three (3) years of manufacturing industry work experience is preferred. Work experience in the food or meat industry is a plus.
- Demonstrated leadership and strong interpersonal skills required. Must be a team player with a focus on delivering results.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
- Continuous Improvement experience in manufacturing is highly desired. Certification in Six Sigma or Lean manufacturing is a plus.
- Proficiency in MS Office programs.
- A minimum of three (3) years’ experience with an Enterprise Resource Planning ERP/MRP system is preferred. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains (GP) is a plus.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.
This document does not establish an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.
I have reviewed the job description, understand, and accept the responsibilities of this position.
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