Production Manager (Edison, NJ)

UNFI; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Production Manager to oversee operations in Edison, NJ. This exciting role involves leading a high-performance team, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and driving operational excellence. The successful candidate will be responsible for coaching staff, managing production schedules, and collaborating on growth strategies. If you have a passion for operational management and a commitment to excellence, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a thriving environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of supervisory experience in a production environment.
• Strong knowledge of quality control and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Monitor plant operations to achieve safety and production goals.
• Develop and implement plans for operational effectiveness.

Skills

P&L statements

HR management

Budgeting

Quality control

Union contracts knowledge

Inventory management

Education

HACCP & SQF certification

Job description

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Job Overview:

Responsible for operations administration and for significant contributions to the formulation, development, implementation, and administration of company policies and business goals. Organizes, plans, directs, and controls all operations functions. Supervises and appraises the activities of subordinate managers to ensure services are professionally delivered and customers are well served.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Monitor the plant floor, coaching hourly staff and supervisors to achieve safety, production, and service goals.
2. Oversee scheduling of products and machinery.
3. Evaluate operational effectiveness through analysis, inspections, and measurable criteria, providing reports to management.
4. Coordinate operations functions closely with warehouse management.
5. Develop and implement plans for systems, processes, and personnel to meet strategic objectives.
6. Collaborate on growth strategies to surpass sales, profitability, and business goals.
7. Ensure staff training, effectiveness, and optimal utilization; communicate policy and procedure changes.
8. Foster a success-oriented, accountable environment; conduct performance appraisals and provide feedback.
9. Ensure coordination with related departments and monitor service levels.
10. Lead a high-performance team, recruiting and retaining team members.
11. Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and company policies.
12. Manage discipline and participate in union meetings as needed.
13. Adhere to HACCP, SQF, FDA policies, and GMP standards.
14. Drive associate engagement.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Oversee facility functions including maintenance and legal compliance.

Job Requirements:

Education/Certifications:

• HACCP & SQF certification preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of five years supervisory experience required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of P&L statements, accounting, HR, purchasing, facilities, security, and quality control.
• Understanding of union contracts and legal/regulatory requirements like OSHA, HACCP, and sanitation standards.
• Knowledge of budgeting, supply contracts, and shipping requirements.
• Familiarity with compliance, ethics policies, and inventory management.

Work Environment:

• This is an onsite role at one of UNFI's locations, such as a distribution center, office, or manufacturing room.

Physical Demands:

• Work is primarily in a temperature-controlled environment; may require sitting, standing, manual dexterity, and working at heights or in tight spaces.
• Must be able to work with environment containing nuts, soy, wheat, sesame, milk, and spices.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or veteran status. UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.