Production Manager

Production ManagerResponsibilitiesOverall responsibility for all aspects of Production and Quality on both shifts.Adheres to all company rules and guidelines as per the Employee Handbook.Conducts accident and incident investigations while documenting them on required reporting structure.Enforces all GMP rules and Food Defense protocols.Responsible for the Production Department’s overall discipline and adherence to all company rules and protocols.Participates on all AIB/Internal Audits and Inspections.Responsible for executing the corrective action plan for any violations found during audits in production area.Maintains safe and clean work environment by educating and directing all personnel on resources and equipment.Oversees two production shifts and ensures overall goals and efficiencies are met.Trains all new employees and responsible for communicating all staffing needs to Staffing Agency.Provides coaching, assistance and guidance to all employees to accomplish daily tasks.Responsible for documenting Counseling and Disciplinary Actions for all QP employees.Works closely the Supply Chain Manager to assure production rates are met across both shifts.Creates and provides a schedule for all employees as needed due to overtime or mandatory workdays.Communicates with the S/R department on all product/material needs.Responsible for managing all the Production employee’s productivity while managing the overall labor.Performs Quality Audits during shift to ensure all employees are following Quality guidelines.Assists in the training of Quality Control personnel.Must oversee all Quality Holds from production lines and communicate all damages to SCM.Responsible for reviewing and correcting any discrepancies on the P&A’s daily.Calculates the employee’s timecards and reconciles them using the P&A for actual labor worked.Responsible for hitting required rates on all production lines while maintaining highest level of quality.Responsible for maneuvering personnel between production lines to improve throughout.Required to document all downtime on production lines.Performs Performance Reviews and Goals Settings for all Production employees.Responsible for properly managing WMS (Warehouse Management System).Must train all necessary personnel on how to properly utilize and manage the WMS (Warehouse Management System).

QualificationsExcellent attention to detailWorks well with little supervisionWorks well in a team environmentDemonstrated time management and multitasking skillsWillingness to work additional hours as necessaryBilingual in Spanish not required but desiredAuthorized to work in the U.S.Must be at least 18 years of ageHigh school diploma or GEDSome college desirableExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to use various PC software in Windows environmentBasic knowledge of the internetAbility to solve problems independentlyAbility to make decisions quickly and accurately