Area Production Manager

Agropur•Jerome, ID

1d•$84,200 - $105,200

About The Position

Agropur is seeking an Area Production Manager - Cheese in Jerome, Idaho. The Area Production Manager supervises, coaches, trains, and mentors supervisors and operators in the department area, providing technical knowledge to help employees strengthen their skills and perform successfully. The role has ultimate responsibility for operations and quality in the department area. The position supports safe, efficient production of high-quality products; develops employees and standard operating procedures; improves quality and efficiency; and supports operational excellence. It also helps ensure product specifications, equipment reliability, good manufacturing practices, food safety, and HACCP requirements are met. The regular schedule is Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, with flexibility in scheduling and a required presence on both day and night crews. The stated salary range is $84,200–$105,200, with salary determined by relevant skills, education, training, and experience.

Requirements

Minimum five years of manufacturing experience.
Three to five years of supervisory experience.
Equivalent combinations of education and/or experience may be considered.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Business, Operations Management, or a related field.
Minimum five years of experience in a dairy and/or food production plant.

Responsibilities

Train and coach employees to comply with safety standards, prevent incidents, and follow company safety policies.
Oversee workers and equipment in production, applying knowledge of processes and production methods to make high-quality, high-value products.
Train employees in work methods and procedures; develop departmental Standard Operating Procedures and communicate expectations to supervisors and hourly employees.
Provide feedback to supervisors to help coordinate manufacturing activities and maintain high quality.
Plan and develop systems and procedures to improve departmental quality and efficiency.
Support operational excellence using tools such as AOS, Run to Target, Focused Improvement, and Direction Setting.
Analyze laboratory data and trends and respond accordingly.
Mentor supervisors and employees on product inspections, conformance to specifications, and machine setup and adjustments.
Work with the maintenance department to help maintain equipment and reduce unnecessary downtime; guide supervisors and hourly employees in improving mechanical skills.
Coach employees to follow company Good Manufacturing Practices during production.
Maintain compliance with food safety programs and HACCP.
Complete or assist with production-related jobs when circumstances require.
Manage yield and recovery reporting and identify opportunities to maximize results; coach supervisors and hourly employees to understand the process.