Production Manager (Food Manufacturing)

Job Summary : The Production Manager is responsible for building and leading an effective team and for the execution of m anufacturing strategy and daily management system . The individual in this role will lead a team of two supervisors , line leads, and partners on the floor focused on production lines in the business unit . The Production Manager will own 24-hour performance of the team and operational performance . Partner t raining within the department , development, skills requirements, and standard work deve lopment are all aspects of the Production Manager's responsibilities . This position works closely with internal functions such as HR, Finance, Planning, Maintenance, Engineering, R&D and Quality .

Essential Functions

• Lead Safety , Quality, and Food Safety as a role model for the entire department
• Lead people development, training, and engagement for partners
• Lead the day-to-day production activities and set priorities across a 24-hour period within the value stream to ensure that commitments are achieved, and improvements are made
• Champion t he Bridgetown Performance System initiatives across the department
• Systematically identify , prioritize, and reduce losses through collaborative and data-based root cause analysis; teach and coach others
• Serve as a role model for cross-functional partnership and collaboration
• Be a l eader and change agent to drive out waste in the manufacturing department
• Champion and role model mission and values of the Organization
• Employ an active leadership style, spending 50% of time on production floor.
• Accurately track and report daily performance across all shifts using a daily management system
• Leverage technology to deliver better results
• Partner with subject matter experts and leaders to implement changes regarding production capability, tooling, machine replacement and staffing
• Develop open lines of communication to engage the team and improve employee morale
• Partner with HR in the requisitioning, placing, training, directing, appraising, promoting, disciplining or other actions relating to the manufacturing operations employees
• Support new process and product development
• Assure a clean and safe working environment for all employees
• Maintain GMP standards and emphasize prevention of potentially hazardous conditions
• Actively promote awareness of safety to all employees . Address unsafe acts and unsafe conditions
• Manage team objectives , performance reviews, training needs and development plans
• Ensure food safety policies and procedures are enforced and food safety issues are reported , i ncluding increased focus on cleaning standards and execution

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 5-8 years of relevant food manufacturing experience; including direct supervisory experience ; b akery experience preferred
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Strong ability to engage and develop employees and future leaders of the department
• Proven ability to build effective production teams
• Ability to communicate and understand work instructions in English
• Strong conflict resolution skills and ability to work with others at all levels of Organization
• Proficient at Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Strong analytical and problem- solving skills

Working Conditions/Physical Factors

• Positions require standing, repetitive movement, bending and twisting, and using hands to handle objects; exposure to sustained noise levels; exposure to a variety of food allergens; working in very hot temperatures; exposure to hazards such as machinery, slippery floors, ladders and powered industrial vehicles. May be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to stand for 85-90% of shift, sometimes up to 12 hours
• Must be able to work in an environment containing allergens, such as gluten, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts and milk
• Must be able to ascend and descend stairways, ladders, and ramps
• M ust be available for all shifts (24/7 produc tion), including some weekends and holidays . Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule as needed.

• Other Duties as Assigned
• This job description is not intended to be all inclusive, but to serve as a guideline. Management retains the right to determine additions or changes to job responsibilities.