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.