Production Manager

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.

1. 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.