Production Manager (Value Stream Leader)

The Value Stream Leader is a proactive, highly motivated, hands-on leader who oversees and coordinates the day-to-day production activities for an assigned shift and value stream. A successful candidate will be able to direct their team and resources to successfully accomplish the following essential responsibilities:

1- Supports the Value Stream Manager by executing the production schedule and continuous improvement initiatives for the value stream.

2 - Provides leadership, supervision, and coaching to the value stream individual contributors

3 - Ensures efficient flow of materials and information within the value stream.

4 - Supports Value Stream Manager in the creation and development of a “Quality at the source” and “Safety First” culture within the production department.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Coordinate/Delegates tasks along the value stream production process.
• Optimizes the flow of work among the team.
• Utilizes lean principles/tools to identify areas for improvement within the Value Stream Lead’s scope of influence and reduce waste.
• Controls/monitors/records the flow and usage of materials along the production process.
• Prepares daily/weekly/monthly KPIs production reports for assigned shift.
• Monitors KPIs and take corrective actions and preventive measures in a timely manner to comply with production schedule.
• Manages Redzone KPIs and ensure reliable and accurate data in the system.
• Ensures all lines are properly staffed to meet demand within labor budget.
• Ensures timely coordination of activities and communication with QA, HR, Maintenance support, and Material handlers.
• Completes/Approves weekly employee timecards, managing PTO, sick days, etc.
• Hands off a running line to the next shift. Ensure the line is left ready for use at the end of the shift (equipment and materials).
• Ensures/verifies Production Batch Records are correctly filled out.
• Ensures proper line set ups/changeovers to maximize line availability for production.
• Hires, supervises, and provides professional/technical development and training for all production personnel. Monitors team performance.
• Performs regular personnel performance evaluations/reviews/disciplinary actions to maximize people’s knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Maintains a culture that inspires great morale and a safe, inclusive, productive environment.
• Understands and oversees all food safety requirements including GMPs, relevant SOPs and employee handbook.
• Complies with company SOPs, GMPs, and SQF requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefit Package:

- Bonus Plan.

- PTO.

- Sick Days.

- 11 Paid holidays

- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.

- HSA

- Voluntary Life Insurance.

- 401k Matching Program.

Required Education and Experience

Associate or Bachelor’s degree but experience will be considered in lieu of education.

Min 2 years of experience in a production leadership role necessary.

Lean Manufacturing knowledge.

Preferred Education and Experience

Prior experience working for a GMP/ FDA regulated facility.

Experience in a food production environment.

Bilingual in English and Spanish (Required)

Knowledge of RedZone a plus.

Competencies and Qualifications

Leadership skills.

Drive for improvements and results.

Lean continuous improvement skills.

Highly attentive to details.

Production organization/planning skills.

Good problem-solving skills.

Good communication skills (verbal & written).

Time management skills.

Office software proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Supervisory Responsibility

This job requires direct supervision of 6 – 8 team members

Work Environment

This job operates in a production setting. Updated 11/2023 Work on wet and/or dry production lines.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to allergens (such as peanuts, eggs, etc.), odors, fumes, dust or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration.

The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. The temperature of the warehouse depends on the weather. The employee may occasionally be required to taste the products.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. The employee is required to stand, walk, and use hands and arms to perform repetitive tasks including reaching and lifting. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move heavy pallets and objects up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. The shift is 10 hours.

Night Shift Hours are 3:30pm to 2:00am

Morning Shift Hours are 5am to 3:20pm

Monday – Thursday 

Overtime might be required at times.

Travel Occasional

local travel (less than 25 miles) may be required.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing Updated 11/2023 of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.