Production Manager

The Production Manager is responsible for directly supervising and coordinating the activities of the PM shift performing the manufacturing and packaging of products. They will direct and coordinate all activities concerned with the manufacturing and packaging of products including managing the efficiency, effectiveness, and sustainability of operations. The manager will review daily reports, sales orders, and other performance data to measure productivity, goal achievement and to identify areas needing improvement.

• Directs and coordinates the activities of employees engaged in the manufacturing and packaging of product.
• Confers with supervisors to coordinate the output of product and activities within or between departments.
• Enforces safety and sanitation regulations.
• Plans and establishes work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals.
• Inspects materials, products, or equipment to detect defects and malfunctions.
• Observes work and monitors gauges, dials, and other indicators to ensure that operators conform to production standards.
• Conducts employee training in equipment operations or work and safety procedures and assigns employees to train with Leads.
• Interprets specifications, job orders, and company policies and procedures for employees.
• Reads and analyzes work orders, production schedules, and other records and reports to determine production requirements and evaluates current production estimates and outputs.

• Associate`s or bachelor`s degree
• 5+ years of production management experience in food manufacturing industry
• Must have food safety knowledge and experience in areas such as FDA, GMP, SQF, and HACCP.
• Must have excellent communication skills both oral and written to convey information or ideas effectively and the ability to demonstrate active listening skills. The incumbent must have excellent communication delivery and technique to present information or changes to the masses.