PRODUCTION MANAGER

Pilgrim; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Empire is seeking a production supervisor to develop and implement department plans, coordinate with plant management, and supervise staff to achieve efficiency and quality targets.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in business or equivalent experience and strong leadership, budgeting, and continuous improvement skills. A focus on policies, safety, and process optimization will be essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field.
• 3–5 years operational management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Safety, SQF, GMP, and HACCP training/certifications.
• Budgeting/expense management understanding.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint/Access).
• Experience using continuous improvement tools to drive change.
• Ability to lead a team-based decision process.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement production department goals and procedures.
• Ensure timely, accurate completion of production functions.
• Supervise staff, provide training, and manage staffing needs.
• Maintain cross-functional communication with management.
• Ensure safety, quality, and policy compliance.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Communication

Coaching

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

3–5 years operational management experience in manufacturing

Job description

1. Developsand implementseffective production, department planning, policies, and procedures.

• a. Coordinates with Plant Managementtodevelopgoals and objectives.
• b. Participates in developing and implementing department procedures and ensures that they support Companywide strategic objectives.
• c. Exhibits expert knowledge for all positions on production floor.
• d. Ensure all company policies and procedures are followed.

2. Assumes responsibility for the efficient, timely, and accurate completion of Production functions.

• a. Identifies problems and resolves them quickly and effectively.
• b. Completes related reports and records as assigned.
• c. Ensures that production functions are completed in accordance with established production, safety, and quality standards.
• d. Track operational output (i.e. efficiency, yield loss, product quality, inventory accuracy, transactional accuracy), anticipating and correcting trends which would compromise achievement of financial targets.
• e. Flex production plans on a shift by shift basis to prevent service issues and operational inefficiencies.

3. Effectively supervises assigned personnel, ensuring optimal performance.

• a. Trains and advises employees on current daily needsand production methods. Leads personnel to improve performance and productivity.
• b. Manage the personnel scheduleand assessstaffing needs.
• c. Provides leadership through goal setting, delegation, and communication.
• d. Assists with personnel decisions includingperformance appraisals,hiring, terminations, wage decisions and promotions.
• e. ExhibitsEmpire’s culture of respect for all employees, motivate, correct, and challenge personnel with a positive approach.

4. Maintainseffective communication, coordination, and working relations with Company personnel and management.

• a. Communicatecross-functionallyto solve operational issues.
• b. Drive business changes while minimizing people impact.
• c. Maintains an open dialogue with assigned teamand Plant Manager.

5. Compliance

• a. Ensure team compliance with all safety policies and procedures.
• b. Maintain product quality and sanitation standards.
• c. Ensure compliance with company policies, contracts and procedures.

6. May assume other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field or 3 – 5 years of operational management experience in a manufacturing environment
• Safety, SQF, GMP, and HACCP training/certifications
• Previous experience understanding of budgeting/expense management with a basic understanding of financial and accounting practices.
• A bility to prepare spreadsheets and use Microsoft Office Products (Word, Outlook, Excel, Power Point and/or Access) to analyze data and trends.
• Experience us ing continuous improvement tools to drive improvement.
• E xperience enforc ing of safety rules and policies.
• Ability to lead a team-based approach to decision making.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a results-oriented, challenging environment.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to get results through mentoring others.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English

The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits:

Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage begin after 60 days of employment.

Paid Time Off: Sick leave, Vacation, and company observed holidays.

401(K): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule.

Wage Scale $80,168.40-$93,000

Career Development: Out company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through our Better Futures program.

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in states where it is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for are any given position, compensation ranges are specific to those states and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to a candidates relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies , and proficiencies for the role.

Empire is an equal opportunity employer

EOE/VET/DISABILITY