PRODUCTION MANAGER - 2nd Shift

The purpose of this position is to strategically execute the operating schedule most efficiently and cost-effectively possible, while maintaining compliance with all governmental and regulatory bodies. This is accomplished by co-laboring with other departments, analysing and reporting data and trends, and actively directing, coaching, and training direct reports.

Responsibilities & duties

– Execute the production schedule efficiently and economically by collaborating with supervisors and other departments while encouraging a culture of safety that adheres to GMP, HACCP, and SSOP protocols as required.

– Setting goals for the department and team, following through, and communicating goals and their progress to the Assistant Plant Manager/Plant Manager.

– Planning and executing plans to achieve set goals (e.g. 98% SVA, 97% Finished Case Yield, etc.) and eliminate all rework.

– Developing procedures and related training materials in conjunction with QA that conform to company, customer, government, and BRC standards.

– Gathering and analysing any relevant data to discover and present operational trends and growth opportunities in a concise, accurate and professional manner.

– Actively coaching, directing and evaluating direct reports and providing those evaluations to the Assistant Plant Manager/Plant Manager.

– Assisting the Assistant Plant Manager with tasks, projects, initiatives, and investigations as needed, and being able to assume his responsibilities in his absence.

Skills:

· Demonstrates leadership as an effective role model for the department: positive attitude and common sense.

· Excellent interpersonal communication skills and relationship-building skills to effectively work with a variety of people and personalities; able to communicate clearly and effectively to all levels of the organization in person and in writing.

· Deductive reasoning, strong analytical, and problem-solving skills.

· Employs Lean tools to accomplish business objectives.

· Lean improvement.

· Applies a structured methodology and leads change management activities.

· Ability to direct and lead direct reports with strong skills in leading and organizing people.

· Excellent organizational skills.

· Ability to set expectations and hold employees accountable.

· Good written and oral communication skills.

· Good knowledge of food processing and packaging machinery.

· Computer literacy in MS Office.