Production Manager Ground Beef

FreshPoint Oahu, Ltd. (FreshPoint Hawaii, LLC); Texas; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckhead Meat of Dallas, Inc. is seeking a Production Manager to oversee Production and Production Warehouse departments across multiple locations.

The role drives budgets, productivity, and employee engagement while serving as the main IT/technical liaison for the unit. The ideal candidate has 7+ years in food manufacturing, strong leadership, and experience with performance metrics, HACCP and GMP concepts.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor of Science in Business Management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production plans to ensure orders are completed on time.
• Determine headcount requirements and labor utilization needed to achieve production and business goals.
• Schedule equipment and team resources needed to support each production plan.
• Track component yield rates ensuring that actual results meet or exceed business goals.
• Manage work order maintenance ensuring audits and closure within fiscal periods.
• Set performance metrics for each department to track and monitor productivity.
• Coach and develop Supervisors and teams to balance productivity, quality and customer service.
• Maintain a safe work environment and oversee employee relations, evaluations and actions.

Skills

Communication

Coaching

Mentoring

Team leadership

Project management

Time management

Customer service

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor of Science in Business Management (preferred)

Job description

Company: US1142 Buckhead Meat of Dallas, Inc.

Sales Territory:

Zip Code: 75237

Travel Percentage:

COMPENSATION INFORMATION:

The pay range provided is not indicative of Sysco's actual pay range but is merely algorithmic and provided for generalized comparison. Factors that may be used to determine rate of pay include specific skills, work location, work experience and other individualized factors

JOB SUMMARY

The Production Manager is responsible for all aspects of the Production and Production Warehouse departments at multiple locations and is the key contact for all IT/technical issues. The Production Manager also creates, monitors and manages expense and capital budgets, leads associates and manages all aspects of employee engagement.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and maintain production plans to ensure orders are completed on time
• Determine the headcount requirements and labor utilization needed to achieve production and business goals
• Schedule equipment and team resources needed to support each production plan
• Track component yield rates ensuring that actual results meet or exceed business goals
• Manage work order maintenance ensuring that work orders are audited and closed inappropriate fiscal periods
• Set performance metrics for each department to track and monitor productivity
• Ensure metrics support business goals
• Benchmark metrics utilizing both internal and external resources
• Develop and monitor annual department budgets
• Plan and manage resources to achieve budget goals while delivering the required output - Track actual expenses vs budget
• Assure that department expenses are in line with budget goals Direct, coordinate and monitor the daily activities & performance standards for Production and Production Warehouse departments to assure compliance of standard Company policies, procedures, quality, and safety
• Coach and develop Supervisors and team in balancing the delivery of high productivity, quality and customer service
• Maintain a positive and safe work environment. Oversee employee relations and participate in staff selection, performance and compensation evaluations, corrective action and terminations, as necessary
• Establish performance goals, monitor progress and provide feedback as necessary
• Manage employee performance through motivation, delegation, development, mentoring and resolving conflict
• Take corrective action as necessary on a timely basis and in accordance with company policy
• Develop, provide and/or coordinate training as needed
• Consult with Human Resources Department as appropriate
• Conduct regular department meetings to foster employee engagement, communicate any changes to company policies and procedures, address employee concerns, foster idea-sharing and suggestions for improvement
• Order/procure materials and services as needed
• Serve as key IT, telecom and systems contact for the business unit
• Identify and implement key areas for improvement in each department
• Maintain a presence and availability across all shifts
• Provide and maintain a safe work environment by directing safety training, generating and reviewing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
• Coordinate emergency response or crisis management activities
• Coordinate efforts with the Safety Department to aid in training, conducting associate observations, updating preferred work methods, conducting accident investigations to determine root causes and routine safety inspections

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) required
• Bachelor of Science in a Business Management preferred

Experience

• 7+ years of Production and/or Manufacturing in a food environment of which at least 2 are leading a team. HACCP and GMP certifications preferred.

Skills

• Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal and professional interactive skills are necessary to perform at a high degree of proficiency
• Ability to effectively coach, present information and respond to questions from management, inter-department staff, customers, suppliers and other third party agencies - Capable of working with internal staff from other departments in a proactive and constructive manner
• Ability to mentor and develop individuals and teams. Able to engage and lead team discussions and meetings
• Understands team dynamics and works well within a team structure. Collaborative management style. Delegates responsibilities effectively
• Strong organizational and project management skills, including the ability to plan, prioritize and execute multiple initiatives/deadlines autonomously and shift priorities as necessary
• Able to manage large, complex projects.
• Uses time effectively
• Customer Service - Respond promptly to requests for service and assistance as needed. Follow up as needed Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner. Gathers and analyzes information skillfully. Develops alternative solutions
• Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions. Exhibits sound and accura