Production Manager

Hoodhp; Suffield (CT); On-site; USD 104,100 - 125,400; Full time

Job summary

Hoodhp is looking for a Production Supervisor in Suffield, Connecticut to lead and coordinate all activities in the production department. This role involves overseeing resource allocation, ensuring products meet quality specifications, and maintaining safety standards.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of supervisory experience and an Associate's degree in food science or manufacturing. Salary ranges from $104,100 to $125,400 based on skills and experience.

Qualifications

• 5 years of production supervisory experience.
• Minimum Associate's degree in food science or manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all activities for production scheduling and resource allocation.
• Ensure products meet quality specifications.
• Direct operations and manage personnel according to company culture.
• Maintain OSHA safety standards.
• Optimize operational efficiency with other managers.
• Prepare schedules and avoid operational delays.
• Inspect machines for optimal performance.
• Develop working practices and ensure compliance.

Skills

Microsoft Office suite

Strong mechanical aptitude

Analytical skills

Leadership and guidance

Problem-solving

Understanding performance metrics

Education

Associate's degree in food science or manufacturing

Job description

Job Summary

Directs and coordinates all activities of production department. This includes, but is not limited to receiving, batching, storage, filling, and packaging of all products produced at the facility. This is accomplished by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinating all activities involved with the scheduling and allocation of resources necessary to produce all finished product.
• Ensure all products produced meet all quality specifications.
• Direct organizational operations, projects, or services.
• Hire, train, and otherwise manage personnel in accordance with essential duties of all managed job roles and in accordance with company culture.
• Ensure all company and OSHA safety requirements are met and maintained.
• Work closely with other department managers to maximize efficiency of the operation.
• Operate the department within financial constraints of planned budget.
• Plans production operations, establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing products.
• Prepares operational schedules and coordinates manufacturing activities to ensure production and quality of products meets specifications.
• Reviews production and operating reports and resolves operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.
• Inspects machines and equipment to ensure specific operational performance and optimum utilization.
• Develops or revises standard operational and working practices and observes workers to ensure compliance with standards.
• Resolves worker grievances or submits unsettled grievances to Production Superintendent for action.
• Compiles, stores, and retrieves production data.
• Prepare staff work schedules and assign specific duties.
• Monitor suppliers to ensure that they efficiently and effectively provide needed goods or services within budgetary limits.

Education and Experience

• 5 years of production supervisory experience. Minimum Associate's degree in food science or manufacturing preferred.

Skills and Competencies

• Microsoft Office suite
• Ability to work well with others
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
• Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
• Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

Compensation

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience and location.

The pay range for this position is $104,100 — $125,400 USD.

Equal Opportunity Employer

HP Hood is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Female/Minority/Veteran/Disabled

"VERVRAA Federal Contractor"

Legal Disclosure

For Applicants in Massachusetts - It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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