PM Production Manager Daily's Premium Meats

Daily's•Saint Joseph, MO

About The Position

The Processing Production Manager is responsible for operations, production, safety, and policy enforcement for the Processing Departments. Department Supervisors report directly to this role. The manager oversees production scheduling, ensures daily reports are completed accurately and on time, and reviews and approves supervisors’ timesheets. This role coordinates production needs with the Maintenance Manager to minimize downtime, ensures standard yields and production efficiencies are consistently achieved, and plans and reviews project work with the Senior Operations Manager. It requires integrity, attention to detail, staff motivation, and flexibility to work through peak production cycles. The manager oversees day-to-day plant operations, troubleshoots production issues, implements corrective and preventive measures, and ensures personnel follow plant operating procedures. The role maintains operating records, logs, and production schedules; coordinates supply needs; supports the Quality Management System, operating policies, safety programs, and continuous improvement activities; and leads, motivates, and guides management personnel. The manager also facilitates production meetings and performs other duties as assigned by management. The position involves regular movement around the facility, with approximately 70% of time on the production floor and 30% in the office. Work may involve standing or walking on concrete floors for more than 10 hours per day, six days per week, and exposure to moving mechanical parts, wet, cold, or humid conditions, and noise requiring OSHA-mandated hearing protection. Work hours and days are set according to operational needs and may change at management’s discretion. A flexible schedule, including weekends and off shifts, is required.

Requirements

Five or more years of related experience in leadership roles.
Prior experience in bacon production or further processed meat is required.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret English-language correspondence, business reports, professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations.
Ability to write clear, accurate, concise reports and business correspondence.
Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from supervisors, regulators, consultants, and upper management.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for preparing schedules, reports, and tracking information.
Ability to apply mathematical formulas to practical situations.
Ability to interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule-form instructions; make decisions on routine policy matters; define and solve practical problems; collect and analyze data; establish facts; and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed, including weekends and off shifts.
Ability to occasionally lift or move 25 pounds and seldom lift or move more than 50 pounds.
Ability to move around the facility and perform standing, walking, stooping, bending, and climbing, with or without accommodation.
Ability to stand or walk on concrete floors for up to 10 or more hours per day, six days per week.
Ability to sit and use hand-to-finger coordination and handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
Vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree.
Bilingual Spanish ability.

Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day plant operations and identify problems, developing and implementing corrective and preventive measures.
Ensure operations personnel follow established plant start-up, operation, and shutdown procedures.
Review production reports, troubleshoot operating issues, propose solutions, and report issues to management daily.
Ensure prescribed equipment checks and monitoring are carried out.
Establish and enforce safety policies and procedures.
Maintain accurate records and logs of activities, operating conditions, and downtime.
Work with the purchasing manager to ensure adequate supplies are available.
Interface with customers, suppliers, vendors, senior staff, and support staff.
Update and maintain production schedules.
Support and help implement and maintain the Quality Management System, operating policies, and safety programs.
Support and help implement goals, objectives, and ongoing improvement plans and activities.
Provide leadership, motivation, and guidance to management personnel.
Lead and facilitate production meetings with direct reports.
Coordinate production needs with the Maintenance Manager to minimize downtime for preventive maintenance.
Ensure standard yields and production efficiencies are achieved consistently.
Plan and review project work with the Senior Operations Manager.
Ensure daily reports are completed accurately and promptly and supervisors’ daily and weekly timesheets are properly completed and approved.
Perform other duties and assignments as directed by Daily’s management.