Production Manager

Primary Job Duties:

• Directs the activities of the department on the assigned shift in order to meet the production schedule.

• Meets with prior shift supervisors to communicate and manage any issues from the prior shift.
• The review lists the current production run.
• Walks the entire make-up floor, recording all pertinent information on the proper sheets.

• Supervises, trains, and directs production personnel.
• Addresses any employee issues and reports complaints/concerns to the proper manager (i.e., Plant Manager, Production Superintendent, HR Manager)
• Monitors employee performance daily by doing frequent walk-throughs of the work area and reviewing related work.
• Participates in the disciplinary process by issuing corrective actions in accordance with the union contract and other related company policies & procedures and communicating with the appropriate contacts (i.e., Superintendent, HR Manager).
• Makes adjustments in personnel assignments to cover absenteeism and emergencies. Notes employee absences & lateness on the absence report.

• Ensures that employees are doing their required work, including, but not limited to: Quality Check sheets, dough schedule recording, taking temperatures of product, housekeeping, and working safely.
• Fills out a shift report for each day worked.
• Communicates any major issues to the proper manager

• Maintains a safe working environment for all employees/contractors/visitors by following safety guidelines and reporting all incidents to management.
• Participates in incident/accident investigations and completes required paperwork.
• Promotes employee safety in all areas of operations.

• Ensures department personnel maintain the cleanliness of the work area.

• Ensures proper GMPs are followed at all times and takes necessary corrective action for violations.

• Other related duties as assigned by the Plant Manager or Production Superintendent.

Essential Job Function/Requirements:

Experience: 3 or more years working in a production environment preferred.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent, or a combination of experience & technical training. Completion of a formal management skills training program, including certification as required, is preferred. (i.e., MDP, AIB, etc.)

• Must have a general knowledge of how production machinery works.
• Must be physically capable of moving to all areas of the plant. Must be capable of reaching, bending, stooping, climbing, pushing, and pulling as required in a production operation.
• Must be able to climb ladders, crawl under equipment, and work in tight spaces.
• Must be able to generate written and verbal communications clearly & distinctly.
• Must be able to research, implement, and monitor required policies and procedures.
• Must be able to generate detailed reports via spreadsheets, memos/letters, email, etc., using a computer.
• Must be able to count and perform basic math.
• Must be able to read and comprehend department materials, and specifically production schedules.
• Must be capable of lifting or maneuvering up to 60 pounds.
• Must be able to reach approximately 7 feet high to move product.
• Must be able to view product and determine adherence to quality control standards,s including size, shape, color, cut, etc.
• Must be able to perform all duties so as not to produce damage.
• Must be able to read, comprehend, and practice necessary safety procedures, signs, etc.
• Performance of other duties that are deemed by management to be an integral part of the job.