Production Manager: Drive Efficiency, Quality & Safety

Peterson Farms Inc; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Peterson Farms Inc. is seeking a Production Manager in Stockton, CA.

The role oversees production, grounds and sanitation teams, with responsibility for scheduling, KPI reporting, and cost management to meet deadlines and quality standards. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with related experience; candidates should have strong leadership, numeric aptitude and communication skills to coordinate with HR and senior management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university or equivalent.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.

Responsibilities

• Directly or indirectly manage all production, grounds, and sanitation employees and contract labor.
• Report and generate KPI’s that monitor performance of the processing room.
• Plan and manage shift schedules to ensure orders are ready on time.
• Maximize production efficiency and overall cost management.
• Monitor labor utilization and production efficiencies to achieve operational effectiveness in a safe and efficient manner while staying on budget.
• Work closely with HR and Senior Management to ensure all staffing needs are met.
• Maintain and develop training programs that effectively prepare EE’s.
• Ensure all equipment operators and floor supervisors are properly trained.
• Ensure training is conducted as required.
• Communicate and coordinate with all departments.
• Ensure all product meets or exceeds quality standards.
• Resolve quality or production issues as they arise.
• Ensure raw materials are consumed in a FIFO manner, unless newer product will spoil first.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Internet software

Job description

Peterson Farms Inc. is seeking a Production Manager in Stockton, CA.

The role oversees production, grounds and sanitation teams, with responsibility for scheduling, KPI reporting, and cost management to meet deadlines and quality standards. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with related experience; candidates should have strong leadership, numeric aptitude and communication skills to coordinate with HR and senior management.