Production Manager

KETTLE CUISINE LLC•Savage, MD

13d•$75,000 - $105,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Manager role will lead a production department to execute with excellence for maximum efficiency and minimum loss, while building and improving the operating teams in accordance. This leadership position will have results driven accountability[A1] across all metrics for their department.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or similar degree or equivalent work experience required.
Minimum 5-10 years production and manufacturing experience.
Experience managing multiple shift operations.
Experience with TPM culture required.
Strong technical skills required.
Familiarity with manufacturing systems and theory of operation.
Must be proficient in all MS Software and ERP applications.

Nice To Haves

Positive attitude and motivated by contributing to the overall success of the team.
Experience with budgets and financial reporting.
Able to develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) and general food safety standards knowledge is preferred.
USDA experience preferred.
Obsessive attention to detail, well organized and able to juggle many projects at once.
Comfortable moving at a fast pace and in ambiguous environments.
Willing to address difficult situations head on with patience and respect.

Responsibilities

The Production Manager is responsible for a production department’s performance in accordance with business objectives for manufacturing efficiency, safety, quality, budgets, cost, productivity, process implementation, training, adherence, and employee morale.
Motivate, direct, coach and develop a diverse, high performing and engaged team to meet established goals and build organizational capability.
Ensure high standards for safety, quality and food safety across the production organization.
Develop budgets and manage line and labor efficiencies, key performance indicators in support of greater plant and business strategic objectives and goals.
Respond to company and customer needs with quality, timeliness, and customer services.
Drive Continuous Improvement (CI) in all aspects of the shift operation and in alignment with plant culture.
Conduct scheduled meetings (department, safety)
Develop workforce through supervision, coaching, and training
Ensure all plans and strategies are effectively communicated throughout the department
Assist in the selection of prospective new hire employees
Collaborates with other departments (e.g., EHS, Maintenance, Quality, Human Resources, etc.)
Participation in project work and initiatives as assigned.