Production Manager II

Refresco Careers•Fort Worth, TX

23h

About The Position

The Production Manager II drives and manages the facility’s production process and associates to maintain efficient production at the desired quality and quantity. The role develops and leads the Plant Production team to exceed key performance indicators for safety, environment, quality, customer service, and cost, while building a strong team of decision makers and future organizational leaders. The position leads personnel activities, including hiring, performance management, training, development, and performance evaluations. It collaborates across departments to improve quality and efficiency, increase yields, and reduce unscheduled downtime and product waste. The manager supports compliance with safety, food quality, food safety, and production standards, and contributes to department budgeting and long-term planning. The work takes place in a fast-paced production plant, with at least 50% floor presence. Weekday, weekend, afternoon, evening, overnight, and holiday work may be required. Travel is anticipated rarely.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
At least 5 years of relevant work experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment.
Proven leadership experience in a high-speed beverage production environment is preferred in the required-skills section.
Ability to independently and efficiently operate and troubleshoot required manufacturing equipment.
Ability to work quickly and accurately under deadline pressure.
Organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable to change.
Proficient in Excel, Word, SAP, and PowerPoint.
Knowledge of quality standards and requirements for manufactured products, and ability to implement quality controls and collaborate with the quality team.
Troubleshooting skills to resolve process and equipment issues and minimize downtime and waste.
Ability to communicate effectively with direct reports and all levels of the organization, and collaborate to support smooth workflow.
Ability to make informed decisions with sometimes limited data and learn from outcomes.
People-management skills, including coaching employees, helping them identify goals and use their strengths, building relationships, and offering recognition.
Initiative, ownership, independent thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to prioritize work and optimize production schedules to minimize downtime and meet deadlines.
Ability to meet the physical and sensory demands described, including attention to detail and hand-eye coordination.

Nice To Haves

Undergraduate degree in a related field, preferably with a focus on Operations Management.
Functional experience in Lean Manufacturing, 5S, TPM, or similar methods.
Experience in the beverage industry.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with health and safety policies and procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices, PPE requirements, and applicable food quality and food safety standards.
Lead and direct employees, including hiring, performance management, termination, training, instruction, and performance evaluations.
Plan and evaluate team performance, staff training and development, and recruitment; contribute to pay recommendations as appropriate.
Conduct daily meetings with direct reports as required to identify and resolve issues.
Collaborate with other departments to improve quality, drive efficiencies, increase yields, and eliminate out-of-specification or damaged products.
Foster a positive team environment that promotes cooperation and teamwork.
Apply practical knowledge of SQF and HACCP and address inquiries related to them.
Read and follow production schedules, communicate issues or deviations to appropriate parties, and respond to inquiries.
Mobilize resources and lead efforts to reduce unscheduled downtime.
Follow Quality Control and production-line standard operating procedures.
Perform minor machine maintenance and daily and weekly preventive maintenance.
Conduct required GEMBA walks through the plant.
Support and encourage a culture aligned with Refresco Values.
Develop strategies focused on minimizing energy use and waste.
Participate in annual department budget development and strategic long-term planning.
Develop and communicate business results as required.
Support the Safety Committee in promoting a safety-focused culture.
Serve as backup to Plant Leadership as required.
Lead department process improvements using lean principles, team feedback, and continuous-improvement events such as Kaizen.
Maintain production documentation and records, complete monthly Alchemy training on time and accurately, and follow the equipment downtime escalation process.