Senior Production Manager
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Are you a driven production leader looking to utilize your varied experience in a fast-paced team environment? If so, read on!

About the Company

Founded in 1883, EW Grobbel has a rich history rooted in quality and tradition. With our headquarters in Detroit's iconic Eastern Market, we're excited to bring our legacy of crafting premium whole-muscle meat to St. Clair Shores. Our commitment to excellence fuels our continued growth, delivering flavorful, handcrafted products to communities across the country.

The foundation of the organization is centered on growing and developing each employee, both personally and professionally while producing premium quality food products. As an employee of EW Grobbel, you will be part of a fast paced, high performance team, driven by employee engagement and powered by work precision.

At EW Grobbel, we have proudly delivered high-quality food for 140 years. Recognized as one of Crain's “50 Fastest Growing Companies in Detroit,” we are poised to become a national powerhouse.

About the Role

We are seeking a strategic and highly proficient Senior Production Manager to oversee production processes in our meat processing facility. This role ensures smooth, efficient, and cost-effective operations by managing production supervision teams across multiple shifts, coordinating with internal departments, and implementing strategies to optimize production quality and output. The Senior Production Manager will be responsible for achieving production targets while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and efficiency. A key component of this role is a proven track record in mentorship and team building. If you are a dynamic leader with an innate understanding of what motivates people and a passion for developing teams, we would love to meet you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the production supervision team across all shifts, providing direction, training, and support.
• Oversee and direct the forecasting and scheduling of production, ensuring that downtime and changeovers are minimized while still meeting customer orders and lead time expectations. Coordinate with other departments, such as supply chain, quality control, and maintenance.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement changes to increase efficiency and reduce costs. Use lean manufacturing principles and other methodologies to enhance production processes.
• Ensure that products meet quality standards and specifications and ensure that all yield targets are met.
• Manage resources, including personnel, equipment, and materials to optimize production efficiency.
• Ensure that all production activities comply with safety regulations and company policies.
• Monitor production metrics and take action to meet yield and efficiency targets.

About You

You are an experienced production manager with supervisory experience, leadership skills, and a coach mentality.