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Production Manager (Value Stream Leader)

The Value Stream Leader is a proactive, highly motivated, hands-on leader who oversees and coordinates the day-to-day production activities for an assigned shift and value stream. A successful candidate will be able to direct their team and resources to successfully accomplish the following essential responsibilities:


1- Supports the Value Stream Manager by executing the production schedule and continuous improvement initiatives for the value stream.

2 - Provides leadership, supervision, and coaching to the value stream individual contributors

3 - Ensures efficient flow of materials and information within the value stream.

4 - Supports Value Stream Manager in the creation and development of a “Quality at the source” and “Safety First” culture within the production department.


Job Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate/Delegates tasks along the value stream production process.
  • Optimizes the flow of work among the team.
  • Utilizes lean principles/tools to identify areas for improvement within the Value Stream Lead’s scope of influence and reduce waste.
  • Controls/monitors/records the flow and usage of materials along the production process.
  • Prepares daily/weekly/monthly KPIs production reports for assigned shift.
  • Monitors KPIs and take corrective actions and preventive measures in a timely manner to comply with production schedule.
  • Manages Redzone KPIs and ensure reliable and accurate data in the system.
  • Ensures all lines are properly staffed to meet demand within labor budget.
  • Ensures timely coordination of activities and communication with QA, HR, Maintenance support, and Material handlers.
  • Completes/Approves weekly employee timecards, managing PTO, sick days, etc.
  • Hands off a running line to the next shift. Ensure the line is left ready for use at the end of the shift (equipment and materials).
  • Ensures/verifies Production Batch Records are correctly filled out.
  • Ensures proper line set ups/changeovers to maximize line availability for production.
  • Hires, supervises, and provides professional/technical development and training for all production personnel. Monitors team performance.
  • Performs regular personnel performance evaluations/reviews/disciplinary actions to maximize people’s knowledge, skills, and abilities.
  • Maintains a culture that inspires great morale and a safe, inclusive, productive environment.
  • Understands and oversees all food safety requirements including GMPs, relevant SOPs and employee handbook.
  • Complies with company SOPs, GMPs, and SQF requirements.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefit Package:

- Bonus Plan.

- PTO.

- Sick Days.

- 11 Paid holidays

- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.

- HSA

- Voluntary Life Insurance.

- 401k Matching Program.

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