Safety-First Production Leader

Hill Phoenix, Inc.; Conyers (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

401k

Retirement Plan

Flexible Spending

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Dover Food Retail, a leading manufacturer serving the Conyers, GA area, seeks a Manager of Production to drive safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement across a multi‑shift operation of ~280 team members.

You will own the production schedule, optimize labor allocation, and lead 5 Supervisors while delivering on-time results and quality. Strong Lean/MES/ERP background and people leadership are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent with 10+ years of manufacturing leadership experience.
• 5–7 years of progressive leadership in a high‑volume environment, managing 200+ headcount.
• Strong understanding of labor efficiency metrics, capacity planning, and line balancing.
• Lean/Six Sigma or TPS background with continuous improvement track record.
• Proficient with ERP/MRP systems (SAP/Oracle/Plex) and MES.
• Excellent Excel skills and data‑driven decision making.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and conflict resolution abilities.

Responsibilities

• Champion a Safety First culture with visible leadership on the floor and in audits.
• Embed safety into daily production rhythms and handovers.
• Own and coordinate daily/weekly production schedules to ensure on‑time delivery.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain/Planning to mitigate bottlenecks and adjust flow.
• Drive core manufacturing metrics: Efficiency, Scrap, First‑Time Yield, Plan vs. Actual.
• Monitor real‑time headcount and flex labor across zones for bottlenecks.
• Directly manage and develop 5 Production Supervisors.
• Oversee labor planning, overtime, and seasonal staffing for ~260 staff.
• Lead OpEx initiatives: Standard Work, Leader Standard Work, Tier Accountability.
• Lead Kaizen events to reduce waste and cycle times with Eng. support.
• Support area transformations for plant changes and new products.
• Foster Stop‑and‑Fix (Jidoka) culture for quality at the source.

Skills

Leadership experience

Labor optimization

Lean manufacturing

Systems literacy

Excel proficiency

Agility & problem solving

Communication skills

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering (Industrial/Mechanical/Manufacturing)

Operations Management / Business Administration

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Plex

MES

Excel

Job description

Dover Food Retail, a leading manufacturer serving the Conyers, GA area, seeks a Manager of Production to drive safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement across a multi‑shift operation of ~280 team members.

You will own the production schedule, optimize labor allocation, and lead 5 Supervisors while delivering on-time results and quality. Strong Lean/MES/ERP background and people leadership are essential for success.