Production Manager (Food Manufacturing)

Job Summary:  The Production Manager is responsible for building and leading an effective team and for the execution of manufacturing strategy and daily management system.  The individual in this role will lead a team of two supervisors, line leads, and partners on the floor focused on production lines in the business unit.  The Production Manager will own 24-hour performance of the team and operational performance.  Partner training within the department, development, skills requirements, and standard work development are all aspects of the Production Manager's responsibilities.  This position works closely with internal functions such as HR, Finance, Planning, Maintenance, Engineering, R&D and Quality.   

Essential Functions:  

Lead Safety, Quality, and Food Safety as a role model for the entire department 

Lead people development, training, and engagement for partners 

Lead the day-to-day production activities and set priorities across a 24-hour period within the value stream to ensure that commitments are achieved, and improvements are made 

Champion the Bridgetown Performance System initiatives across the department 

Systematically identify, prioritize, and reduce losses through collaborative and data-based root cause analysis; teach and coach others  

Serve as a role model for cross-functional partnership and collaboration 

Be a leader and change agent to drive out waste in the manufacturing department 

Champion and role model mission and values of the Organization 

Employ an active leadership style, spending 50% of time on production floor. 

Accurately track and report daily performance across all shifts using a daily management system 

Leverage technology to deliver better results 

Partner with subject matter experts and leaders to implement changes regarding production capability, tooling, machine replacement and staffing 

Develop open lines of communication to engage the team and improve employee morale 

Partner with HR in the requisitioning, placing, training, directing, appraising, promoting, disciplining or other actions relating to the manufacturing operations employees  

Support new process and product development 

Assure a clean and safe working environment for all employees   

Maintain GMP standards and emphasize prevention of potentially hazardous conditions   

Actively promote awareness of safety to all employees.  Address unsafe acts and unsafe conditions 

Manage team objectives, performance reviews, training needs and development plans 

Ensure food safety policies and procedures are enforced and food safety issues are reported, including increased focus on cleaning standards and execution  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:   

5-8 years of relevant food manufacturing experience; including direct supervisory experience; bakery experience preferred 

Bachelor’s degree preferred 

Strong ability to engage and develop employees and future leaders of the department 

Proven ability to build effective production teams 

Ability to communicate and understand work instructions in English 

Strong conflict resolution skills and ability to work with others at all levels of Organization 

Proficient at Outlook, Word, and Excel 

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 

Working Conditions/Physical Factors: 

Positions require standing, repetitive movement, bending and twisting, and using hands to handle objects; exposure to sustained noise levels; exposure to a variety of food allergens; working in very hot temperatures; exposure to hazards such as machinery, slippery floors, ladders and powered industrial vehicles. May be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE).  

Ability to stand for 85-90% of shift, sometimes up to 12 hours 

Must be able to work in an environment containing allergens, such as gluten, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts and milk 

Must be able to ascend and descend stairways, ladders, and ramps 

Must be available for all shifts (24/7 production), including some weekends and holidays.  Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule as needed. 

Other Duties as Assigned 

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive, but to serve as a guideline.  Management retains the right to determine additions or changes to job responsibilities.