Slicing Area Manager

Volpi Foods; Union (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision,

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance

Job summary

Volpi Foods, America’s oldest family-owned producer of hand-crafted Italian meats, seeks a Production Manager to lead their factory team. You’ll drive safety, quality, cost, and service KPIs while coordinating with scheduling and inventory to meet 92%+ attainment.

You’ll coach direct reports, implement continuous improvement, and own area processes from product to NPD initiatives. Qualified candidates bring 5+ years in manufacturing with at least 2 years supervisory experience, plus ERP and MS

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; 5+ years manufacturing or food industry experience.
• At least 2 years of supervisory experience; team leadership.
• Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills; results-oriented.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Continuous improvement experience; Six Sigma/Lean a plus.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP a plus.

Responsibilities

• Achieves production goals and KPIs for safety, quality, cost, and service.
• Oversees Team Leader activities and ensures efficient performance.
• Executes Manufacturing Orders in the ERP system.
• Ensures FIFO for inventory consumption.
• Contributes to production scheduling; targets 92% schedule attainment.
• Provides coaching, training and development for direct reports.
• Drives safety, quality, efficiency and continuous improvement culture.
• Implements cost-reduction initiatives related to yields and labor.
• Manages NPD initiatives for areas.
• Facilitates area communication and process ownership.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

ERP experience

MS Office

Team management

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics GP

Job description

Volpi Foods is America's oldest family-owned manufacturer of hand-crafted, authentic Italian meat products. Experience the delicious variety of traditional Italian meats crafted by three generations of accomplished salumieri. Exclusive family recipes, spice combinations and curing methods give Volpi Italian meat products their distinctive Old World flavor.

• Do you LOVE good food?

Position Summary:

The Production Manager role is responsible for the performance of their team and is key to driving the results for the organization. This position is responsible for the safe and efficient utilization of resources including team member(s), production equipment, support equipment and materials for an assigned team. The Production Manager will work with all other department's team members to ensure that Safety, Cost, Quality, Food Safety and Customer Service requirements are achieved in alignment with overall company objectives. The Production Manager will develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives within their area(s).

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Achieves production goals and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs – Safety, Quality, Cost, Service) in the department of responsibility.
• Oversees Team Leader's activities and assures they are performing all job duties efficiently.
• Responsible for the accurate completion of Manufacturing Orders (MO's) into the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system
• Assures FIFO is adhered to for all inventory consumed.
• Provides input regarding area's production schedule, which is prepared and owned by the Scheduling and Inventory Manager, and is accountable for consistently achieving 92% or greater schedule attainment for their area(s)
• Completes routine evaluations of all direct reports and ensures team members receive proper training, coaching, performance management and development for growth.
• Champions and ensures a culture focused on safety, quality, efficiency and continuous improvement.
• Identifies and implements cost reduction procedures related to material yields, labor efficiency and overall production.
• Responsible for ensuring all quality checks are completed and all Non-Conformance Reports (NCR) and Corrective Action Reports (CAR) have been responded to with appropriate follow up actions implemented.
• Accountable for proper execution of new-product-development (NPD) initiatives for their area(s)
• Ensures effective communication throughout their area(s) and serves as the point for communication to their area(s)
• Responsible for process ownership of their area(s)
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of a High School Diploma with at least five (5) years of manufacturing or food industry-related work experience along with a minimum of two (2) years supervisory experience. An Associate or Bachelor's degree along with a minimum of three (3) years of manufacturing industry work experience is preferred. Work experience in the food or meat industry is a plus.
• Demonstrated leadership and strong interpersonal skills required. Must be a team player with a focus on delivering results.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
• Positive, action-oriented, adaptable, approachable and demonstrates perseverance.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate challenges and solve problems is required.
• Continuous Improvement experience in manufacturing is highly desired. Certification in Six Sigma or Lean manufacturing is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.
• A minimum of three (3) years' experience with an ERP/MRP system is preferred. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains (GP) is a plus.

What benefits do we offer?

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability and Accident plans.