Production Manager

Saputo•Franklin, WI

About The Position

The Production Manager provides leadership and direction to a plant across administration, production, processing, packaging, scheduling, sanitation, quality, purchasing, safety, and environmental areas. Working with the Plant Manager and/or Operations Manager, the role serves as a liaison between the plant and departments such as Distribution, Quality, and Maintenance, as well as state and federal regulatory personnel. The position directs manufacturing facility activities to ensure customer orders are received, scheduled, and produced cost-effectively while meeting customer requirements and established safety and quality standards. It analyzes plant operations and key metrics, manages expenses and costs, improves efficiency through root-cause analysis and continuous improvement, and ensures standard operating procedures and regulatory requirements are maintained. The manager also oversees employee management and development, supports audits and customer issue resolution, and works across functions to lead change.

Requirements

At least 2 years of supervisory experience.
Experience using Continuous Improvement methodologies.
Proficient understanding of budgeting and cost control.
Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices.
Working knowledge of OSHA GISO’s and Workers Compensation claim management.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and computer-based applications.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs and lead others through change.
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Strong organization, prioritization, and attention to detail.
Ability to work as a team player and leader across multiple functions and disciplines.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
SAP experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Direct overall manufacturing facility activities so customer orders are received, scheduled, and produced at the lowest possible cost while meeting customer requirements and safety and quality standards.
Analyze plant operations and key metrics to maintain high quality and safety standards.
Manage and control expenses, including shrink, labor, and overhead, using Continuous Improvement techniques and a Management Operating Structure (MOS).
Analyze downtime through root-cause analysis to improve operational efficiencies and processes.
Ensure Standard Operating Procedures are developed and maintained for all aspects of the business.
Work cross-functionally as a change agent with departments across the Company.
Ensure products meet regulatory standards.
Assist Technical Support staff with resolving customer complaints and product quality issues.
Plan, train, evaluate, organize, integrate, and delegate as part of management responsibilities.
Manage employees directly or through supervisors, including selection, retention, development, disciplinary action, and performance management.
Support internal and external audits.
Perform other responsibilities assigned by the supervisor.