Production Manager

Perfetti Van Melle; Erlanger (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO package including vacation, sick,.

13 paid holidays

401k with Company Match up to 8%

Annual Bonus potential and merit-based

Maternity/Paternity leave options

Tuition-Free College Program

Candy allotment

Job summary

Perfetti Van Melle in Erlanger, KY seeks a Production Manager to lead our manufacturing operations, drive safety, quality, and cost objectives, and deliver high-quality confectionery products to customers. You will plan resources, supervise teams, implement TPM/Lean methods, and partner with plant leadership to raise standards and accelerate continuous improvement across all production lines.

This role requires strong communication, change leadership, and the ability to balance multiple

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred.
• 10+ years in manufacturing, ideally in a food environment.
• Previous leadership experience guiding teams to achieve objectives.
• Experience with OSHA, FDA, GMPs, HACCP and related regulations.
• Knowledge of TPM, Lean, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Ability to balance safety, quality, delivery, cost and employee relations.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Motivates, supports, and guides production team members including Supervisors.
• Directs staffing planning and budget for tools and supplies to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
• Maintains high standards for safety, quality, and plant cleanliness.
• Establishes and executes training and development plans for production staff.
• Leads problem-solving and improvement initiatives to close KPI gaps.
• Upholds plant standards and accountability for the production team.
• Implements TPM/Lean continuous improvement practices with CI leadership.
• Coordinates with safety, quality, maintenance, HR, CI, and training leadership to develop and implement standards.
• Participates in long-range strategic planning for operational initiatives and equipment/facility improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Safety Leadership

TPM

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Production Manager

Location: Erlanger, KY, US, 41018

OVERVIEW

Perfetti Van Melle - one of the world's largest manufacturers and distributors of confectionery and chewing gum with global brands that are being enjoyed in more than 150 countries worldwide - is seeking a ManufacturingProduction Manager to join our Operations Team based in Erlanger, KY.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

The Production Manager directs and coordinates all production activities, with strong safety leadership, for the manufacturing of high quality product at optimum cost to meet required sales needs. The Production Manager will plan resources, communicate objectives, and lead the execution of the production plan for all production lines. The Production Manager will collaborate with other plant leaders in growing and improving standards and processes. Specific responsibilities for this role includes:

• Motivates, supports, and provides guidance to production team members, including Value Stream Supervisors.
• Directs production staffing planning activities, as well as the production spending budget for production related tools & supplies, to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
• Maintains high standards for safety, quality, and plant cleanliness.
• Establishes and executes training & development plans for the production team.
• Leads problem-solving, and improvement initiatives to close gaps for KPIs.
• Upholds plant standards & ensures accountability for production team.
• Implements TPM/Lean continuous improvement best practices, coordinating with C.I. Manager.
• Coordinates with safety, quality, maintenance, HR, continuous improvement, & training leadership to develop, improve, and implement standards.
• Participates in long-range strategic planning for key operational initiatives & equipment/facility improvements.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of manufacturing experience, ideally in a food manufacturing environment.
• Prior leadership experience, guiding teams to achieve business objectives.
• Previous supervisory experience including employee hiring, engagement, coaching, development, performance reviews, and discipline.
• Knowledge and experience with relevant food manufacturing requirements: OSHA, FDA, GMPs, HACCP, and other applicable regulations.
• Knowledge and experience with manufacturing best practices: TPM, Lean, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement.
• Excellent communicator: oral & written. Communication style able to flex to audience ranging from delivering presentations to executive team to engaging in conversations with teammembers on the plant floor.
• Strong leadership skills and interpersonal skills. Acts as servant leader to team.
• Strong organizational skills, follow through, and the ability to work independently.
• Ability to serve as a change agent, to effectively communicate and champion changes.
• Analytical skills, using data to prioritize, focus efforts.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and easily adapt to changing situations.
• Ability to balance and achieve positive results in the areas of safety, quality, delivery, cost and employee relations.
• Ability to delegate responsibility and authority necessary for the department to function effectively. While retaining overall accountability for results.

WHAT WE OFFER

At Perfetti Van Melle, we are committed to fostering a welcoming workplace, where all individuals, regardless of background or identity, are valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives to the sweet success of our candy-loving community. Additionally, we have a core value ofCare For Our People and we are proud to offer benefit programs that support our team members' goals and well-being including:

• PTO package including vacation, sick, personal, and pay it forward time off
• 13 paid holidays
• 401k with Company Match up to 8%, ranking in the top 1% of the country
• Annual Bonus potential and merit-based increases
• 20 weeks Maternity & 12 weeks Paternity leave options
• Sam's Club or Costco annual membership reimbursement
• Tuition-Free College Program or Free Continued Education (BA, Masters, etc.)
• Modest monthly candy allotment (Airheads, Airheads Xtremes, and Mentos)

Perfetti Van Melle, USA is an equal opportunity/non-discrimination employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.