Assistant Production Manager

US Lawns; Hampstead (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k plan

PTO vacations

Job summary

Sauder's Eggs in Hampstead, MD is seeking an Assistant Production Manager to partner with the Plant Manager to lead a production team, improve efficiency, and ensure high quality and output.

The role requires hands-on supervision, scheduling, training, maintaining GMP and safety standards, and coordinating with coordinators to meet on-time orders.

This position offers a path to professional growth within a family-owned operation committed to integrity and customer delight.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising production teams in a manufacturing setting.
• Knowledge of GMPs, safety policies, and quality standards.
• Ability to train and develop staff and manage shift coverage.
• Strong math and data-tracking skills for throughput and yields.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support production teams to meet quality and output goals.
• Monitor shift performance and adjust processes for efficiency.
• Ensure orders are filled accurately and on time and data is reported.
• Coach and develop staff, rotate assignments, and cover all production positions when needed.
• Maintain GMP and safety compliance on the production floor.

Skills

Production management

Quality control

Team leadership

Operations support

GMP compliance

Safety awareness

Mathematical skills

Multitasking

Job description

Job Description

The Assistant Production Manager is responsible for supporting the Plant Manager in leading and managing the production team to ensure optimal employee satisfaction, operational efficiency, and the highest levels of product quality and production output.

Hours: Monday-Friday 5:30am - Finished (usually around 3/3:30pm)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Production Management:
  • Monitor production levels throughout the shift, balancing quantity and quality to maintain a smooth workflow.
  • Make necessary adjustments to production processes to ensure efficiency and quality.
  • Accountable for shift downtime, yield loss, and units per hour (CPH).
  • Ensure all orders are filled accurately and on time, and that the Production Coordinator and Finished Product Coordinator have accurate fulfillment data.
• Quality Control:
  • Monitor all production areas to ensure adherence to quality standards.
• Team Leadership and Development:
  • Develop and manage a team-oriented environment focused on employee satisfaction and efficiency.
  • Address employee issues professionally and effectively and elevate concerns to management.
  • Rotate employees to accommodate changing conditions, ensure all positions are covered, and maximize productivity.
  • Assist in training new employees in all production positions.
  • Hold oneself and employees accountable to expectations.
• Operational Support:
  • Maintain accurate and organized farm tabulations.
  • Ensure adequate materials are supplied to the grader and packing lanes.
  • Monitor and maintain appropriate levels for wash tank temperature and soap in the washer.
  • Maintain a clean floor area.
• Administrative Duties:
  • Complete end-of-day paperwork
  • Complete timecards in the absence of the Plant Manager.
• Coverage and Flexibility:
  • Possess the ability and knowledge to cover all production positions as needed.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager.
  • Ability to run the Production Operation in the absence of Plant Manager
• Compliance:
  • Follow and enforce all company Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Safety and policies related to the production floor.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good mathematical skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize.
• Detail-oriented.
• Ability to make quick decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic computer skills.
• Self-motivated and proactive.
• Mechanically inclined.
• Excellent follow-up skills.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift 30-75 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to stand for the entire shift.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Company Description

Sauder's Eggs has been a family company for 60 years and is built upon the traditions of integrity, product excellence, and fairness. From the family farms whose hens lay our eggs, to the employees who clean, package, inspect, and deliver them, we never lose sight of the reason we're in business: to delight our customers with consistently superior products.

Sauder's Eggs is always looking for talented, self-motivated individuals to join our team.

Sauder's Eggs is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

Benefits

• Group benefits package (Medical, Dental, Long- and Short-term Disability, Vision, Prescription Durg, Life Insurance, and 401k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) Vacation and Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Preventive Wellness Care
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program