Production Manager

Papa John's International , Inc.; Acworth (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Papa John’s International, Inc. is seeking a Production Manager to lead the dough production team, ensuring quality through audits and periodic testing. The role emphasizes safety, productivity, and adherence to Center Leadership Team objectives in a fast-paced QCC environment.

The candidate will manage budgeting, staffing, and external contractors while driving continuous improvement and customer-focused outcomes across the production facility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• College education or business management development preferred.
• Minimum five (5) years progressive management experience required, preferably in food production.
• Working knowledge of local, state regulations and audits required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all operations of dough production and sanitation to ensure product quality and consistency.
• Manage and develop a team in an automated food manufacturing and distribution environment.
• Provide demonstrated leadership in safety awareness and performance in the department and throughout the QCC.
• Function as a key member on the Center Leadership Team in leading and demonstrating Papa John’s Core values while ensuring daily business and customer service objectives are achieved.
• Establish department goals and objectives in alignment with Center and Company goals.
• Lead and participate in major projects and manage outside contractors as necessary.
• Control labor cost through effective planning and scheduling.
• Maintain a high level of productivity through a documented program of on-the-job training, measurement and follow-up.
• Conduct periodic dough sampling and testing.
• Maintain productivity standards by providing metrics surrounding key performance indicators. Implement ways to increase productivity levels/performance through knowledge of formal continuous improvement methodology.
• Develop and manage department budget and manage all financial aspects of the department including capital project estimates and payroll.
• Coordinate contingency plans with the Center Leadership Team in order to minimize operational interruptions in the event of equipment breakdowns.
• Provide out of hours contact and support leadership, to resolve unplanned issues and occurrences.

Skills

Team leadership

Analytical skills

Planning & prioritization

Financial & business acumen

Effective communication

Problem solving

Process improvement

Talent development

Cross-functional collaboration

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

College education or business management development

Job description

Job Summary

The ProductionManageris responsible forleading a teammanufacturing dough, meeting quality expectations measured by in-house audits, periodic product sampling & testing, customer feedback and consumer response.Responsible for all aspects ofproduction andsafety operations toallow the Production Facility (QCC)to maintain operations and productivity.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee all operations of dough production and sanitation to ensure product quality and consistency.
• Manage and develop a team in an automated food manufacturing and distribution environment.
• Provide demonstrated leadership in safety awareness and performance in the department and throughout the QCC.
• Function as a key member on the Center Leadership Team in leading and demonstrating Papa John’s Core values while ensuring daily business and customer service objectives are achieved.
• Establish department goals and objectives in alignment with Center and Company goals.
• Lead and participate in major projects and manage outside contractors as necessary.
• Control labor cost through effective planning and scheduling.
• Maintain a high level of productivity through a documented program of on-the-job training, measurement and follow-up.
• Conduct periodic dough sampling and testing.
• Maintain productivity standards by providing metrics surrounding key performance indicators. Implement ways to increase productivity levels/performance through knowledge of formal continuous improvement methodology.
• Develop and manage department budget and manage all financial aspects of the department including capital project estimates and payroll.
• Coordinate contingency plans with the Center Leadership Team in order to minimize operational interruptions in the event of equipment breakdowns.
• Provide out of hours contact and support leadership, to resolve unplanned issues and occurrences.

Education, Experience & Certifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• College education or business management development preferred.
• Minimum five (5) years progressive management experience required, preferably in food production.
• Working knowledge of local, state regulations and audits required.

Functional Skills

• Analytical Skills: effectively uses data to generate insights for operations excellence.
• Planning & Prioritization: highest impact, highest value.
• Financial & Business Acumen.
• Communicates Effectively and Candidly.
• Problem Solving; ability to use rigorous logic to solve problems with innovative effective solutions.
• Process Improvement: Strive to continually improve.
• Ability to build and leverage talent.
• Ability to work in a challenging, fast-paced environment and to adapt to new situations as they arise.
• Ability to effectively communicate, inform, and influence senior leaders.
• Ability to work cross-functionality on multiple initiatives with a successful record of advancing projects.

Papa Johns is an equal opportunity employer.