Production Manager

Primary Purpose of the Role

Our goal is to have an efficient, effective production and distribution system that meets our customer needs by eliminating waste every day.

We accomplish this by finding ways to shorten lead-time, reduce inventory and reduce cost using Lean Daily Management in spite of any variable volume and economic downturn.

Responsible for the safety of all associates reporting to you.

Work collaboratively with the other sites (including those that do not report to you such as the Food Service distribution function) to take advantage of synergy opportunities and share best practices.

Essential Job Duties


* Provide coaching to direct reports to help them become technically competent while also improving their capability to coach and motivate their people.



* Reinforce vision and values.



* Written and verbal communication upwards, downwards, and across the organization chart.



* Lead and delegate setting clear performance expectations and holding people accountable.



* Is organized and displays good time-management skills.



* Always carries self in a professional manner especially in dealings with employees and customers.



* Displays a positive attitude and expects that from direct reports.



* Is organized and displays good time-management skills.



* Responsible for the safety of all associates in areas of responsibility and throughout the manufacturing facility.



* Identify problems and ensure appropriate problem solving approach is followed.

Ensure problems are ultimately solved to the benefit of the company and team.



* Manage projects using established project management tools and methods.



* Lead lean manufacturing events and train direct reports in lean methods.



* Create performance improvement plans and measure against these.



* Is process oriented and results focused.



* Understand and know all processes within area of responsibility.



* Basic understanding of company financial measures.



* Understands our Enterprise Resource Planning system.



* Knows how to use the entire suite of Microsoft Office products.



* Responsible for all activities taking place in the facility.

This includes non-production areas such as maintenance and distribution.



* Responsible for hitting department goals for output, efficiency and uptime.



* Responsible for sharing the production goals and metrics with Department Managers and Leads



* On shift crew leader development.



* Follow and Maintain all Food Safety, GMP and HACCP Guidelines

Required Skills and Abilities


* Development via OJT - PDCA: Utilize on-the job training and the "plan-do-check-act" cycle to develop people.



* Develop people by being a good delegator and coach.



* Knows and understands good active listening skills and then follows up.



* Utilizes good team building skills.



* Leadership: Set clear performance expectations and hold peop...