Production Manager

Raybern Foods Inc; Shannon (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Raybern Foods Inc. in Shannon, MS is seeking a Production Manager to oversee RTE production lines, the RTE cooler, and pack-off operations on both shifts.

You will drive efficiency, reduce waste, ensure GMP/food safety compliance, supervise senior operators, and partner with QA, maintenance, and other departments to meet daily targets.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2–3 years supervisory experience in food manufacturing.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Business acumen & understanding of financial impact of production performance.

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, and implements methods to improve operations and reduce costs.
• Coach and train the RTE assembly support team.
• Understand FIFO and Lot numbers for meat and sauces.
• Monitor financial variances for efficiencies and material loss.
• Oversee all processing operations and coordinate with other departments to reduce waste.
• Ensure the facility is audit/tour ready and compliant with FDA/USDA and customer specs.
• Communicate performance results to shifts and management.
• Ensure GMP Food Safety compliance across factory workers.
• Report accuracy and close work tickets promptly.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Written communication

Oral communication

Financial impact awareness

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.)

Job description

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Production Manager

Full Time Regular Management Shannon, MS, US

Production Manager

POSITION SPECIFICS

Reports To: Plant Manager

FLSA Status: Exempt

ROLE

SUMMARY

Reporting directly to the Plant Manager, this position is directly responsible for both RTE shifts, including RTE production lines, RTE cooler, and RTE pack off.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Plans, develops, and implements new methods and procedures designed to improve operations, minimize operating costs, and achieve greater utilization of labor and materials.
• Ability to supervise, coach, and train the RTE assembly support team.
• Understands FIFO rotation and how to decipher Lot numbers of both meat and sauces.
• Have a basic operating knowledge of financial variances for efficiencies and material lost.
• Oversees all processing operations and works with other departments in order to reduce waste.
• Ensures facility is audit/tour ready in compliance with Raybern’s policies and procedures, FDA/USDA regulations, and customer specifications.
• Has full responsibility for the shifts production rates and efficiency measures; and ability to communicate/explain the performance and results
• Works closely with Quality Assurance to make certain that quality levels are maintained.
• Oversees implementation of all factory workers compliance to GMP Food Safety Policies and Procedures.
• Communicates closely with all department leads, supervisors and managers.
• Accountable for accurate reporting performance and work ticket closure.

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 as needed at any time with or without notice.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for both first and second shift supervisors and their teams for RTE production lines, RETE cooler and RTE pack off.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s Degree (B.A or B.S.) Preferred

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS

None required

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Minimum of 2-3 years Supervisory experience in food manufacturing HIGHLY PREFERRED
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Business acumen & ability to understand the financial impact of production performance and decision making.
• Detailed knowledge of the entire manufacturing process
• Ability to problem solve, multi-task, and communicate effectively with both subordinates as well as senior management