Production Manager

National Beverage Corp • Tukwila, WA

13d

About The Position

Oversee manufacturing of carbonated soft drinks over a multi-shift, multi-lingual operation. Manage operation through subordinate managers in production, quality, warehousing, maintenance, and production control.

Requirements

• College degree in business, supply chain management, logistics, engineering and/or equivalent.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft business applications and various reporting software.
• Able to collaborate and work in a team based environment.
• Exceptional interpersonal and verbal communication skills
• Solid business acumen, analytical, and problem-thinking skills
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Favorable background and drug exam.
• Meet the physical requirements of the position.
• Ability and willingness to work a flexible full-time schedule that may include weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to provide own transportation to various locations in organizational service areas, as required by duties.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree is preferred.
• Food processing, liquid filling/bottling, or consumer goods manufacturing/packaging industry experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing production leadership to hourly employees on shift in various areas of the production process.
• Directly manages all daily activities and long term objectives of their department, in conjunction with managers across shifts or departments.
• Responsible for plant and company goals by providing proactive, efficient, and reliable leadership for one to three shifts, in a seven day working environment.
• Independently performs all assignments after being given general instructions as to the results expected.
• Takes the lead and initiates resolution of technical, unusual or complex problems or issues.
• Responsibility may extend across more than one location/area, shift or building.
• Proposes plans and executes projects to eliminate the root cause of manufacturing problems.
• Must be able to coach and influence employees at all levels of the organization.
• Responsible for assisting the facilities in instilling the “Best Manufacturing Practices”.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees