FOOD PRODUCTION MANAGER

Roles and Responsibilities

Manage and coordinate cross functional teams to ensure requirements are validated and aligned to execute new product initiatives. Requirements may include, but are not limited to: item set up, artwork, sourcing location, capacity planning, production planning, transportation, and master data management.
Coordinate with Commercial, Brand, Procurement, Engineering, Quality, R&D, external stakeholders and leadership to understand project requirements and development of project timelines.
Manage Supply Chain development and integration activities for assigned projects.
Prioritize multiple, and at times conflicting, project deliverables. Make recommendations as needed to ensure successful and flawless execution of assigned projects.
Communicate project requirements and launch strategy to manufacturing plants, as required.
Manage and update any tracking or reporting tools to monitor accuracy and on-time execution of deliverables for each project.
Identify root causes to supply chain-related gaps in project timelines and risks to deliverables. Support and/or lead issue resolution to prevent reoccurrence and improve project management processes.
Foster a positive team environment where open communication and continuous improvement is valued.