Production Manager

The primary role of the Production Manager is to ensure a smooth and efficient manufacturing process by organizing, managing and directing the activities of production employees. 

Primary Responsibilities:

The duties for this position include but are not limited to the following:

• Meet production goals and demands and operate within budget.
• Maintain, manage and strive to improve yield and production metrics.
• Ensure all manufacturing practices and procedures are adhered to by production employees. 
• Ensure 100% accuracy of packaging and labeling. 
• Comply with employment law and human resources policies.
• Recruit, train, manage, monitor and apply disciplinary actions for the production team. 
• Work closely with the Quality Manager to comply with regulatory and 3rd party auditing agencies. 
• Control waste of packaging materials, ingredients and labor hours. 
• Work with the facility manager to develop process improvements and recommend or procure new or replacement machinery.    
• Follow safety guidelines, company standards and Good Manufacturing Practices.

Qualifications

To be eligible for this position, candidates should meet the following requirements:

• Proven food processing experience as Production Manager or similar role
• Experience in using various types of manufacturing machinery and tools
• Advanced skills in MS Office
• Organizational and leadership abilities
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated with a results-driven approach
• Problem-solving skills
• High School Diploma; degree in a technical, engineering or relevant field will be an advantage
• Knowledge of HACCP and SQF