Manufacturing Manager

Milo's Tea Company Inc; Owasso (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Milo’s Tea Company Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Manager to lead daily and long-term operations in its Oklahoma plant. The role focuses on safety, quality, and efficiency, with responsibility for coordinating with Safety, QA, Logistics, Maintenance, and Planning to meet production targets and OTIF goals.

The candidate will develop the production plan, ensure adequate inventory, and leverage MES data to improve OEE while aligning with Milo’s Responsibility commitments and governance standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 5+ years related experience in operations management.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write reports and correspondence and speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety, quality, and efficiency initiatives to support department KPIs (TRIR, CCPM, OEE).
• Coordinate with Safety, QA, Shipping & Receiving Logistics, Maintenance, and Planning to align goals.
• Develop and execute the production plan to ensure finished product inventory meets OTIF.
• Manage MES data to support OEE and production metrics; monitor plant performance.
• Set strategic goals with Plant Director and oversee environmental, social, and governance commitments.

Skills

Leadership

Production planning

Safety compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Operations Management, or Engineering

Job description

Company OverviewMilo’s Tea Company is one of the fastest-growing beverage companies in the United States. Our culture and operations are built on the belief that we can make a difference in the world. That is why we put People First and strive to continually reduce our environmental impact on the planet. We leverage our world-class operations and decades-long distribution partnerships to grow the footprint of our core products and create new, innovative beverage products.We are the #1 and fastest-growing brand in the Refrigerated Tea Category in the nation.Our core mission: People and Planet First — doing good is good for business.We are committed to unlocking the personal genius of every associate and have a strong focus on growth and learning.Our company is women-led and strongly committed to Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging.We pledge 1% of profits annually to charitable giving.We are Platinum Certified in Zero Waste Manufacturing: recycling, reducing, and reusing 95% of waste at all facilities.Why You Will Love Life at Milo'sYou will collaborate with a group of passionate and high-performing people, where everyone feels empowered to do their best work and feels good about the work they are doing.As a People First company, Milo’s is committed to the success and well-being of our associates, customers, and fans, no matter their gender, race, or creed. Some of the remarkable benefits offered include:Competitive salary100% employer-paid medical premiums for associates and familiesFree Mental Health, Financial Wellness, and Legal Counseling benefits401K with company matchCompany-paid Life InsuranceTuition reimbursement assistanceContinuous learning opportunitiesRobust parental leave programCare Relief Fund to help associates in needAssociate Assistance ProgramPaid volunteer timeBeing a Culture Champion at Milo’sWear the HAT (Hungry-Agile-Together)Work effectively with othersHelp our TEAm achieve safety, quality, and production goalsInteract positively, be self-aware, avoid negative commentaryCommit to outstanding attendanceConduct yourself respectfully with all Milo's TEAm membersEqual Employment Opportunity StatementAs a People First company, Milo’s is committed to uplifting our associates, customers, and fans no matter their gender, race, or creed. We invest in Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging in all areas of our business ecosystem. We champion these efforts through partnerships, education, and events to support and celebrate our diverse workforce and networks.If you require assistance or accommodation to participate in the job application process, please contact [e-mail] Manufacturing Manager will direct and coordinate the daily, weekly, and monthly activities that will deliver quality products, on time and in full, as sales requires. This person is responsible for building and maintaining a culture of high trust and accountability for all team members within the production department.This position follows a standard Monday–Friday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. However, it supports a 24/7/363 operation, so sometimes additional evening and weekend hours may be required based on operational needs and to fulfill the responsibilities of the role.OwnershipLead safety, quality, and efficiency initiatives to support the KPIs (TRIR, CCPM, OEE, etc.) for the production departmentEnsure that required government and environmental regulations are metResponsible for formulation, implementation, inspection, supervision, and control of various management systems of the production departmentPrepare and conduct team meetings as required to achieve proper communication and development of teamResponsible for coordinating with other department leaders (Safety, QA, Shipping & Receiving Logistics, Maintenance, and Planning) to ensure communication is clear and goals are metEvaluate performance against production targets and adjust resource allocation, as needed, to optimize the quality and cost efficiency of operationsIdentify problems in production process and guide improvement plans, shift scheduling, overtime level, training, etc.Responsible for development and execution of the production plan to ensure finished product inventory is available to serve the customer (OTIF)Ensures that the production plan also supports the availability of planned downtime to allow for execution of maintenance PMs and projectsResponsible for maintaining sufficient production supplies inventory to meet the department’s supply needsResponsible for the management and analysis of the MES system to support OEE and other production metricsWork with the Plant Director to set strategic goals and vision for the plantInvest in and is an example of Milo’s Responsibility commitment which includes environmental, social, and corporate governance components.The position may have responsibilities related to food safety and quality.Other duties as assigned.This position has supervisory responsibilities.QualificationsBachelor’s (B.A.) degree in Business Management, Operations Management, or Engineering preferred; or five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.Must have the ability to write reports and correspondence and speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.Physical DemandsThe physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met or that an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.