Location: Lubbock,TX, USA
Production Manager
To have an overall understanding of material and ingredients needs to ensure uninterrupted production through the facility. This position will report to the Plant Manager and will ensure the product is produced efficiently at optimal cost and with the highest level of quality. Our new Production Manager will find a steady stream of process improvements to balance increasing plant efficiency while maintaining product quality and food safety standards. The company offers a full benefit plan along with company and individual bonus programs.
Pay range: $70,000 - $85,000 per year
Essential Duties and Description:
* Manage all aspects of Production including four Shift Supervisors
* Gain knowledge of equipment to assist/operate when necessary.
* Support a companywide commitment to manufacture safe, quality, food and a plant wide commitment to safety. This position includes a heavy involvement in Customer, SQF and Organic Audits.
* Engage and encourage employees across all departments and levels in the company to improve their individual performance and to grow their careers within the company.
* Knowledge of basic accounting principles and budgeting. Shows proactivity in looking for cost savings opportunities to meet individual and plant goals.
* Create and/or edit reports showing production efficiency, downtime and overall production.
* Diagnose production issues to reduce downtime and improve efficiency.
Skills and Competencies:
* Bachelor's Degree and/or related Production Management experience
* Minimum of three years of leadership experience in a food manufacturing environment or five years of leadership experience in other manufacturing environments
* Experience in Lean, TPM, Continuous Improvement and Change Management Programs.
* Show a history of documented leadership skills and exceptional problem-solving skills.
* High energy person who is willing to put in whatever hours are necessary to get the job done; Willing to assist on both day shifts and night shifts.
* A strong belief in developing the skills of all employees and mentoring future leaders.
* A degree in food science or background in quality (PCQI Certified) is a bonus.
* Well versed in Office 365 and Microsoft Teams.
Measures for Success:
* 98 % correct orders, orders fulfilled accurately and timely.
* 100% out the door quality
* Daily production goal of 7,500 lbs per hour for the production line.
* Less than 15% downtime
* Work with team members maintaining a safe and clean work environment
Quality Assurance:
* Knows and adheres to GMP policy and all Quality policies and procedures.
* Assists in identifying and or reporting non-conforming products to aid in eliminating waste.
* Communicates daily with Quality to ensure customer specifications are met.
General Expected Behaviors
Problem Solving:
* Solution Oriented, works to solve problems and achieve a positive outcome.
* Reacts to challenges by locating or providing solutions.
* Responsible for identifying all requirements of a task, evaluates opportunities or strengths then takes the appropriate action as required.
* Makes timely, well-considered decisions based on current data available and is flexible with scheduled work hours/shifts.
Safety:
* Actively follows and ensures all company policies and procedures.
* Engages other employees in setting high safety awareness standards.
* Include safety emphasis in all employee meetings.
* Wears proper PPE and always uses appropriate lifting devices.
Work Ethic:
* Dependable and punctual to ensure company and workplace goals.
* Treats everyone with respect and dignity.
* Responds to challenges with a sense of urgency, informing other team members as required and acting accordingly.
* Actively assesses information and identifies issues as necessary or required to ensure a friendly workplace.
* Plans and aligns appropriate resources to accomplish company goals.
Communication:
* Good written and verbal skills and able to communicate in a clear and understanding manner.
* Applies good questioning and listening skills to ensure understanding of information being shared.
* Identifies barriers to communication and works towards eliminating barriers.
* Communicate with other department heads regarding production.
Job Physical Demands:
* Continuous standing/walking for long periods (2-3 hours before break)
* Lifting: Intermediate lifting up to 55 lbs
* Climbing ladders, stairs, etc. -using feet and legs or hands and arms 1/3 of the time
* Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist
* Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending legs and spine
* Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
* Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand or hands
* Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds by ears
* Depth Perception: Three?dimensional vision. Ability to judge distances
* Color Vision: Ability to identify and distinguish colors
Work Environment - Combination of manufacturing environment along with duties that will require employee to work in a production/plant environment where physical hazards such as industrial equipment and forklifts may be present.
Benefits
* Health Insurance
* Life Insurance
* 401K Matching
* Paid Vacation
* Personal Days
* Paid Holidays
* Bereavement Leave
* Military Leave & Jury Duty Leave