Production Manager

Trinity's client, a globally recognized chemicals and fine food ingredients company, has a new direct hire role in the Milwaukee area. This is an onsite position.

You will be accountable for overseeing the wet and dry production areas at our sites in Germantown and Menomonee Falls, WI. These sites are core to out taste strategy. The position reports to the Site Director.

Being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work, benefiting to our People, Customers & Communities and driving business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.

Your key responsibilities

• Lead a team of 6 direct reports, who have responsibility for the safe operations and production scheduling of a building
• Ensure that safety, quality and environmental standards are maintained in each unit and provide leadership to maintain a strong safety culture
• Set targets for department, putting meaningful KPIs for production in place and ensure adequate management reporting of the department performance, ensuring department goals and objectives are met by managing resources and priorities
• Coordinate and adjust the production plans for all products

We bring

• A firm belief that working together with our customers is the key to achieving great things
• A flexible work environment that empowers people to take accountability for their work and own the outcome
• An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future
• Barrier-free communities within our organization where every employee is equally valued and respected – regardless of their background, beliefs, or identity
• A culture that prioritizes safety and well-being, both physically and mentally
• A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset

You bring

• Minimum 7 years of experience in a manufacturing role required; experience in a GMP/food ingredients manufacturing a plus
• 3 years of experience directly managing others required
• Building and maintaining a “safety first” culture
• Ability to generate and coordinate continuous improvement initiatives
• Good leadership, results orientation, time management and problem solving skills
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline