Production Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION

 

REPORTS TO:                 Plant Manager

 

DIRECT REPORTS:          Production Supervisors

 

FLSA STATUS:      Exempt

 

ROLE:

 

The Production Manager is responsible for overseeing the everyday operation of production in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.  Responsibilities are to be completed with consideration of safety, cost, efficiency, timeliness and production of a quality product within specifications. This is a highly collaborative position requiring strong organizational, follow up and communication skills.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Oversee, plan and coordinate the production teams including Packaging, Operating and Material Handling associates. Coordinate on-boarding and training of production employees to ensure compliance with GMP, SPC, SQF, Safety and Standards of Conduct policies and procedures. Create a positive work environment by ensuring an “Open Door” culture and fostering the positive exchange of ideas. Develop employees for next level opportunities to ensure your and their progression within the organization. Participate in the performance management process through positive reinforcement, goal-setting and disciplinary action in conjunction with human resources and plant management. Review, track and report on production and operating data including production results, downtime, scrap and staffing. Utilize work order system to communicated and follow up on maintenance repairs impacting production results. Inspects machines and equipment to ensure specific operational performance and optimum utilization Develops or revises standard operational and working practices and observes Compiles, stores, and retrieves production data.

 

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

Project Management:

Ability to oversee, coordinate and/or support continuous improvement projects from conception through to implementation

 

Interpersonal/Communication:

Demonstrates the servant leadership values of valuing people, humility, listening, trust and caring toward the employees under their stewardship. Demonstrates a high level of responsiveness to employee concerns and ideas for improvement. Ability to participate and/or foster interdepartmental communication and teamwork. Ability to prioritize multi-task duties without loss of efficiency or composure. Effective written and verbal communication and the ability to disseminate information in a timely and diplomatic manner. Ability to work under pressure, meet scheduled deadlines, respond to emergency situations without loss of efficiency or composure. Communicate regularly and pro-actively with upper management regarding problems or issues impacting production. Ability to establish and build relationships with internal/external customers. Ability to utilize professional negotiations skills and training. Demonstrates the servant leadership values of valuing people, humility, listening, trust and caring toward the employees under their stewardship. Demonstrates a high level of responsiveness to employee concerns and ideas for improvement.