Director Production

CONA Services•Twinsburg, OH

1d•$110,000 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Director, Production will ensure that manufacturing processes run reliably and efficiently; through the management of production processes, planning and organizing production schedules, assessing project and resource requirements, and ensuring that health and safety regulations are met. The Director will oversee the organizing of repair and routine maintenance of production equipment in collaboration with the Maintenance Manager, as well as supervising the work and leading relevant training sessions. As well as coordinate the activities of the production, maintenance, and quality assurance departments to ensure effective execution of the weekly production schedule. The Director also ensures the effective utilization of resources including staffing, equipment, and materials.

Requirements

3-5 years of food and beverage industry experience required
Experience with supervising associates in a fast-paced environment
Ability to plan and execute complex projects
Strong communication skills
Successful background in change management and building a winning culture
Successfully build cross-functional relationships and have a strategic vision
Ability to lead, manage and develop a team
Advanced PC skill - MS Office Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SAP
Bachelor’s degree (4 years)
Knowledge acquired through 3 to up to 5 years of work experience

Nice To Haves

Food Industry, Supply Chain, Business, or equivalent experience may be acceptable

Responsibilities

Conduct daily line performance review meetings with representatives from all departments to ensure production KPIs are being met and to identify potential issues impacting productivity
Prioritize maintenance work orders in conjunction with the maintenance manager and supports team meetings to address issues that affect production line performance
Collaborate with the Product Supply Planning team to manage raw material inventory and production schedules and ensure that production is scheduled in such a manner as to minimize downtime and maximize productivity
Conduct daily reviews and ensure production is scheduled to avoid out-of-stock situations by resolving any issues as to consumer complaints and customer feedback; ensure cross-functional communication within the plant is timely and effective and drives efficient and effective resolutions to deliver satisfaction to both internal and external customers
Review P&L statement weekly to ensure accuracy and manages budget for all production supplies; review daily raw materials yield reporting, investigate and resolve inventory variances; review weekly labor reporting to manage labor and ensure overtime is minimized
Manage, lead, and motivate a team to deliver results by communicating company goals and deadlines. Engage and develop teammates through effective performance management, coaching, and training. Implement continuous improvement methods and embody company purpose and values to inspire servant leadership