Production Manager

ROLE PURPOSE/POSITION SUMMARY

Provides direction to the Production department’s operations in areas of safety, quality, performance, service and leadership. Responsible for customer relationships by providing superior customer service through: planning, cost, efficiency, loss controls and quality assurance.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES/PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide leadership and direction to the production team in areas such as safety, quality, productivity, planning, cost, efficiency, GMPs and customer service

Manage the production scheduling process to meet the customer’s expectations, by optimizing the use of plant to drive operations

Manage product run requirements to assure compliance to customer specifications while optimizing the plant resources

Manage labor utilization to assure meeting or exceeding task expectations

Manage product schedule timelines to assure meeting customer demand and scheduling resources to the daily priorities

Report on production yield, material usage, and material loss data

Create a positive working environment for all employees, which support continuous improvement, reinforce company philosophy and policies and treat every individual equally with respect

Communicate company philosophy and policies to hourly and management personnel

Create a positive working environment for all associates; one that supports continuous improvement, reinforces company philosophy and policies, and ensures that every individual is treated with respect

Develop the production team through effective use of Key Performance Indicators, training and production management tools

Monitor plant performance and develop/implement action plans to understand and address areas of concern

Maintain continuous communication with all departments to assure production priorities and shortfalls are addressed in a timely manner, to not impact customer service

This position has responsibility for Food Safety and Quality within their influence. The associate in this job has the responsibility to report, in a timely manner, Food Safety and Quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action on those problems

As a member of the management team, to recognize the SQF Practitioner as having the appropriate responsibility and authority to do his job

Ensure that all department members are informed of their responsibility to report food safety problems to personnel with authority to initiate action

Ensure that job descriptions for those responsible for food safety are documented and include provision to cover for the absence of key personnel

QUALIFICATIONS/CAPABILITY PROFILE

Minimum Education

High School diploma required

Bachelor’s degree desired

Minimum Experience

5+ years’ experience in Operations/Production Management

Food manufacturing experience strongly preferred

Experience with customer interaction

Experience leading and developing both salaried and hourly employees

Minimum Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities

Strong oral/written communication and people skills

Strong leadership skills and delegation management

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Operating knowledge of manufacturing equipment and systems

Metric Management

LEAN/Six Sigma experience a plus

MSI Express is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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