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 individualin this rolewill lead a team of twosupervisors, 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, skillsrequirements, and standard work development are all aspects of theProduction Manager'sresponsibilities. 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 

• Championthe Bridgetown Performance System initiatives across the department 

• Systematicallyidentify, 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 aleader and change agent to drive out waste in the manufacturingdepartment 

• Champion and role model mission and values of the Organization 

• Employ an active leadership style, spending50% of time onproduction 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 changesregarding production capability, tooling, machine replacement and staffing 

• Develop open lines of communication to engage the team andimprove 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 ofpotentially hazardous conditions   

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

• Manage teamobjectives, 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 relevantfood manufacturingexperience; including direct supervisory experience; bakery experiencepreferred 

• Bachelor’s degree preferred 

• Strong ability to engage and develop employeesand future leaders of thedepartment 

• Proven ability to build effective productionteams 

• Ability to communicate and understand work instructions inEnglish 

• Strong conflict resolution skills and ability to work with others at all levels ofOrganization 

• 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 invery hot temperatures; exposure to hazards such as machinery, slippery floors, ladders and powered industrial vehicles. May berequired 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 environmentcontaining 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 andholidays. Ability tomaintain 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.  Managementretains the right todetermine additions or changes to job responsibilities.