Production manager

We are a Production Manager due to growth. Great team, culture, and chemistry.

Key Accountabilities

Ensures that our products meet the company’s standards and specificationsComplete, legible and accurate documentationMust understand and follow all company Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s)Food Safety and Quality Standard Requirements are being maintained dailyMust understand and comply with the company Allergen, Food Defense and HACCP policiesMust communicate with Supervision of any Food Safety and Equipment concernsFollows all Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) for the area workedEstablishes and maintains effective working relationships

Responsibilities

Oversees and manages day-to-day Plant production

Lead supervisors and staff to deliver and exceed performance metrics in areas of safety, quality, customer, service, costs, inventory management and productionManage, analyze, create reports, and develop recommendations from the key metrics (KPIs) of process operations and ensure execution of associated actionsCoordinate, control and schedule production to meet sales and marketing demand levelsDevelop policies and procedures targeted to eliminate downtime and improve plant efficiencies

Ensure compliance with all safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and company policies:

Perform production area walkthroughs, investigate problem areas, determine cause, mitigate to ensure policy conformanceEnsure processing area is inspection ready at all timesAddress and respond to new product review (PPR) questions and costingTo ensure adequate resources are available to achieve food safety and quality objectives and to support the development, implementation and maintenance and ongoing improvement of the BRC system.

Evaluates Plant performance, monitors expenses and resolves internal and customer issues:

Ensure production department performs within budgeted operating standardsResolve variances (production reporting, ingredient usage, labor utilization)Participate and promote GREAT KITCHENS FOOD COMPANY Cares philosophy

Assists In Personnel Management

Hire, train, coach and manage Production Plant teamFoster positive employee relationsMeasure employee and team performance.Set forth standards for safety.Ensure incident/loss prevention and security policies are followed, including accurate and timely incident investigation and execution of corrective actions

Maintain Equipment, Assisting And Safety Practices

Work with Supervision and maintenance to maintain equipment in good working conditionAbility to work in a fast paced environmentCorrect weighing and recording of any waste to be disposed ofFollows all work instructionsPerform all other work assigned duties as required by SupervisionKeep work area and machinery cleanUse Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as necessary for task at handMust comply with all safety policies and procedures at all timesUtilize all safety devicesReport any unsafe work practices or injuries to your supervisorRequired to maintain a safe and clean work environmentEnsure all production workers complete all safety and other training in a timely manner.Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Required

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

Seven years food manufacturing experience, including managerial experienceProduction background in food manufacturingExcellent leadership, communications and team building skillsGeneral knowledge of process equipment and regulatory complianceGood writing, mathematics, analytical and critical thinking skillsBasic accounting knowledgeComputer literate with proficiency in spreadsheet and word applications

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