Director of Manufacturing
About The Position
The Director of Manufacturing executes the company operating plan within capital and operating budget parameters and works with the executive leadership team to develop strategies and objectives that maximize productivity and profitability. The role analyzes production trends, forecasts future requirements, solves problems, and motivates and develops employees. The position oversees production planning and execution against demand, production scheduling, inventory control, facility maintenance, and capital expenditure planning. It leads production staff, supports labor relations and contract negotiations, promotes safety, and ensures compliance with food safety, health, OSHA, and other federal and state requirements. The role also contributes to new product development and manages the customer complaint process. This is a full-time, exempt, non-union position reporting to the President. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, with evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. Travel is occasional. The role supervises Production Staff.
Requirements
- 10 years of progressive experience managing operations in a food production setting; coffee experience is described as ideal.
- Knowledge of OSHA safety rules and HACCP is required.
- Strong interpersonal skills and understanding of diverse backgrounds, with emphasis on communication, training, team building, negotiation, interdepartmental interaction, leadership, supervision, and management.
- Experience or capability in union labor relations and compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience using a manufacturing ERP system.
- Well-developed verbal and written English communication skills.
- Ability to work under stressful conditions, interact courteously and tactfully, prioritize multiple projects, respond calmly to crises, and complete projects on schedule.
- Ability to perform the essential functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Experience in coffee production.
Responsibilities
- Improve operational efficiency and reduce total production costs while meeting product volume requirements.
- Verify production records and address inventory shortages, overages, and inventory-control problems.
- Coordinate production schedules to meet sales demand and prepare for seasonal demand.
- Ensure consistency with the collective bargaining agreement and support contract negotiations.
- Communicate with, motivate, monitor, counsel, and discipline staff as necessary; review performance using observations and productivity measures.
- Provide production safety leadership and training and improve safety performance.
- Oversee production planning and execution against demand signals.
- Oversee the facility maintenance team, including capital expenditure planning and execution.
- Provide input on new product development.
- Ensure compliance with applicable health and food safety regulations and cleanliness requirements, including audit preparation.
- Manage the customer complaint process.
- Ensure OSHA and federal and state requirements are followed for the facility and equipment.
- Attend Executive, Senior Management, and Safety Committee meetings.
- Maintain a neat, orderly, and sanitary work area.
- Follow company procedures for appropriate handling and for emergency response and safety practices.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
