Production Manager - CoPack - Carlisle, PA

Metro Supply Chain Holdings USA Inc•Carlisle, PA

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About The Position

Reporting to the Director, the Co-Pack Production Manager will be responsible for overseeing the Co-Pack area and Contract Packaging operation by directing and controlling all related activities to maximize safety, quality, and productivity. Maintain and analyze production metrics Daily, Weekly, Monthly & Quarterly and Annually. Identifies trends and developments in competitive environments and executes plan to improve metrics. They will need to maintain a safe, productive, quality, and positive environment.

Requirements

Degree in Business Administration / Management / Engineering and / or equivalent job experience
5+ years management experience in food manufacturing
Solid computer skills (MS Office, Red Prairie, or other ERP systems, Nulogy, Redzone)

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in Co-Pack environment a plus

Responsibilities

Oversee production team across 3 shifts.
Coordinate work schedule, labor, space, supplies, and equipment for all contract packaging projects
Plan, assign and follow-up on work activities in your areas and meet required goals
Complete analysis and develop & execute plans to drive production efficiencies
Manage spending to budget in all CoPack and related areas
Using excel, create tools, productivity models, and analysis that measure facility performance to assist management in understanding results
Perform daily CoPack area inspections for finished product quality, production speed, labor utilized, space used, and raw materials inventory
Provide production analysis and keep management aware of all activities that are not in compliance
Health & Safety management–ensure operations procedures, equipment and facilities are in compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements
Responsible for the success of the operation ensuring adherence to business plans.
Oversees CoPack operations, while ensuring established operational procedures are being followed according to company standards to effectively meet/exceed customer requirements.
Manages key performance indicators and other related measurements; providing analysis, reporting and recommendations on a timely basis.
Reviews forecasts, inventory reports, productivity reports, and other available material and devises
Train employees, obtain performance results, organize and assign work, and maintain productive, safe and motivating environment
Maximizes quality and productivity by understanding job standards for each function and evaluating performance variances to identify root cause and corrective action
Participate in collection of performance measurements consistent with customer and site requirements
Implement and actively ensure compliance with company policies and procedures
Ensure inventory integrity. Perform timely reconciliations on work orders. Research and resolve discrepancies as necessary
Manage resources–equipment and assets and develop control tools that ensure accountability
Manages labor hours and payroll
Effectively problem solve, delegate and follow-up on tasks assigned to Team Members
Coach, mentor & develop Production Supervisors
Lead & direct 3 CoPack Supervisors, Maintenance supervisor, and Planning Supervisor
Perform other tasks as assigned