Production Manager

The Production Operations Manager at Misfits Market is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations on the warehouse floor and leading a large team. They will be accountable for production performance, scheduling, and increasing production through strategic planning. The ideal candidate will be a strong leader with excellent interpersonal communication skills and an analytical mind. They will also be focused on driving change, growth, and development within the team.

• Develop a highly effective site leadership team
• Establish clear and stretching goals for the team
• Communicate and delegate key responsibilities to the team
• Utilize performance, development, and career tools effectively
• Prepare operating reports and establish key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Provide value-driven feedback to the team
• Build a Safety-First culture and ensure food safety
• Deliver site environmental, health, and safety performance
• Meet all legal compliance requirements and safety procedures
• Hire and train new employees
• Serve as a positive role model of emotional intelligence and servant leadership
• Drive positive employee relations
• Create continuous improvement programs in key areas
• Improve the capabilities of all plant personnel
• Continuously improve site processes and technologies
• Stay current in new technological developments
• Implement and sustain manufacturing best practices/procedures
• Meet/exceed relevant certifications/qualifications/requirements
• Act as a liaison between plant personnel and corporate functions
• Build solid relationships between teams
• Effectively communicate urgent issues both internally and externally

Strong leadership skills

Analytical mind

Excellent interpersonal communication skills

Ability to develop a highly effective site leadership team

Experience in preparing operating reports and establishing KPIs

Ability to build a Safety-First culture and develop a highly motivated workforce

Knowledge of legal compliance requirements, company safety procedures, and local and state health and safety regulations

Experience in hiring and training new employees

Ability to create continuous improvement programs in key areas

Knowledge of manufacturing best practices/procedures and relevant certifications/qualifications/requirements

Ability to act as a liaison between plant personnel and corporate functions

Effective communication skills

• Unlimited PTO
• Multiple health, dental, and vision plan options
• Life Insurance
• 401k plan