Production Manager

PGI is a growing organic herb/spice/botanical importing and production company that utilizes extensive food safety, handling and management practices to ensure a quality product.

Production Manager

Production planning and plant management.

This person is accountable for directing plant production activities to produce quality products, at the lowest cost, consistent with company schedules and policies to fulfill customer requirements.

• Controls and effectively utilizes the production capacity, manpower and equipment and outside resources through planning, organizing and scheduling to minimize losses; works within the framework of the budget to optimize company profitability.
• Selects, trains and promotes supervisory employees and provide effective and efficient management in the department.

Position Responsibilities:

• Oversee the production process, drawing up a production schedule; • Ensure that the production is cost effective;
• Identify internal and external resources needed; • Draft a timescale for the job;
• Estimate costs and set the quality standards with quality team and safety coordinator;
• Monitor the production processes and adjust schedules as needed; Partner with Maintenance in the equipment selection process
• Monitor product standards in partnership with Quality dept requirements; implement quality-control programs;
• Ensure that health and safety guidelines are followed; • Identify training and development needs for team members.
• The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list of all tasks. Additional tasks and duties may be assigned from time to time as necessitated by business needs Qualifications and Requirements: •
• 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing production role
• Solid understanding of process improvement techniques and systems Knowledge of business, finance and management principles
• Knowledge of human resource principles and practices
• Knowledge of machines and tools
• Knowledge of engineering and technology principles and practices Education:
• Bachelor’s Degree Required – Type: Engineering, technical or related field Preferred Attributes Food industry experience

Participates in company planning and budget preparation, capital expenditure recommendation, manpower and space forecasting.

2 years’ experience as a Production/Operations Supervisor

Excellent project management skills • Proven track record of successfully training employees in productivity and safety

Working knowledge of State and Federal regulations related to Plant operations

Ability to coach and mentor employees on a one-on-one basis as well as a group

Knowledge and experience in production and manufacturing processes and techniques

Knowledge of raw materials, Knowledge of quality systems and standards, Knowledge of health and safety standards and compliance

Bilingual Spanish Speaker

2 years’ experience as a Production/Operations Supervisor

Excellent project management skills • Proven track record of successfully training employees in productivity and safety

Working knowledge of State and Federal regulations related to Plant operations

Ability to coach and mentor employees on a one-on-one basis as well as a group

Knowledge and experience in production and manufacturing processes and techniques

ERP Experience such as (SAP, Oracle, Odoo)

Knowledge of raw materials, Knowledge of quality systems and standards, Knowledge of health and safety standards and compliance

Founded in 2012, Pure Ground Ingredients, Inc. sources botanicals, herbs, and spices from organic farmers around the globe, processes them from our facilities in northern Nevada and the Netherlands, and supplies them to discerning manufacturers of organic foods, beverages, and Health & Beauty Aids, worldwide. Company leadership is comprised of active ownership complemented by a fresh group of seasoned executives with broad industry and entrepreneurial experience.

Pure Ground Ingredients is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development

*No relocation benefits for this position