PRODUCTION MANAGER - 2nd Shift

Diversified Foods and Seasonings, LLC; Alabama; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food and beverage manufacturing seeks a skilled position to optimize production operations and enhance team performance. The role involves close collaboration with multiple departments while advocating for safety and efficiency. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership and analytical skills along with a good grasp of food processing equipment and methodologies.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership and positive attitude.
• Ability to communicate effectively and build relationships.
• Proficient in using Lean tools for business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Execute production schedules while ensuring compliance with GMP, HACCP, and SSOP.
• Analyze data for operational trends and growth opportunities.
• Coach and evaluate direct reports, ensuring accountability.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Knowledge of food processing

Proficiency in MS Office

Job description

Description

The purpose of this position is to strategically execute the operating schedule most efficiently and cost-effectively possible, while maintaining compliance with all governmental and regulatory bodies. This is accomplished by co-laboring with other departments, analysing and reporting data and trends, and actively directing, coaching, and training direct reports.

Responsibilities & duties

1. Execute the production schedule efficiently and economically by collaborating with supervisors and other departments while encouraging a culture of safety that adheres to GMP, HACCP, and SSOP protocols as required.
2. Set goals for the department and team, follow through, and communicate goals and their progress to the Assistant Plant Manager/Plant Manager.
3. Plan and execute plans to achieve set goals (e.g., 98% SVA, 97% Finished Case Yield) and eliminate all rework.
4. Develop procedures and related training materials in conjunction with QA that conform to company, customer, government, and BRC standards.
5. Gather and analyse relevant data to discover and present operational trends and growth opportunities professionally and accurately.
6. Actively coach, direct, and evaluate direct reports, providing evaluations to the Assistant Plant Manager/Plant Manager.
7. Assist the Assistant Plant Manager with tasks, projects, initiatives, and investigations, and be prepared to assume their responsibilities in their absence.

Requirements

• Demonstrates leadership as an effective role model: positive attitude and common sense.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills to work effectively with diverse personalities; able to communicate clearly in person and in writing.
• Strong deductive reasoning, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Uses Lean tools to meet business objectives and leads change management activities.
• Ability to lead and organize people effectively, setting expectations and holding employees accountable.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Good knowledge of food processing and packaging machinery.
• Proficiency in MS Office.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Manufacturing, Operations

Industries

• Food and Beverage Manufacturing

This job is active and accepting applications.