Production Manager

Turkey Hill•Searcy, AR

About The Position

The Production Manager oversees production operations and Production Supervisors and leads at Turkey Hill’s Searcy, Arkansas facility. The role manages staffing, production schedules, budgets, resources, quality, sanitation, safety, and continuous-improvement activities to meet operational goals and produce safe, high-quality food. The manager coaches and develops associates, supports compliance with company policies and applicable regulations, and works with senior leadership, Human Resources, and the Supply Chain Analyst.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Five years of warehouse or manufacturing experience.
Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must comply with mandated PPE requirements and be able to work in a noisy manufacturing setting.
Must be able to stand and walk in a manufacturing environment for more than eight hours frequently; ascend and descend stairs; and position oneself to move, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as job tasks require.
Must be able to inspect and operate job-related equipment, including powered, hand, and office equipment, and use hands and fingers to handle or feel equipment.
Vision requirements include close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Must be able to lift and/or push or pull 50 pounds regularly.

Nice To Haves

Three years of warehouse or manufacturing management or supervisory experience.
Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

Establish leadership goals for Production Supervisors and leads, and manage time and resources to meet annual Operation Plan goals.
Work with the Supply Chain Analyst to plan and approve weekly production schedules.
Manage the production budget and keep the team within targeted production goals.
Provide leadership, counsel, communication, training, and development for associates in assigned departments.
Review and approve batch records to ensure products meet or exceed quality standards and customer expectations.
Review daily production OEE and downtime reports and create plans to prevent recurring production issues.
Participate in SQF audits and manage plant sanitation, COP tank systems, CIP systems, chemical-handling processes, and the Master Sanitation Schedule.
Create and manage SOPs and SSOPs.
Participate in creating, implementing, and observing safety programs and procedures to protect associates and the public and prevent loss or misuse of facilities, equipment, and tools.
Carry out management responsibilities in accordance with Turkey Hill’s Enduring Principles and Policies and applicable laws and regulations.
Supervise and coach direct reports, conduct performance reviews, and provide feedback.
Manage hiring, associate training and development, motivation, and discipline.
Partner with Senior Management and Human Resources on personnel administration and compliance with legal and policy requirements.
Promote respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety through leadership and ensure associates comply with corporate and regulatory quality, GMP, fleet, and safety regulations.
Lead activities and ensure programs, policies, and practices are followed to produce safe, quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements.
Support development, implementation, maintenance, and continual improvement of the SQF 2000 System, and hold employees accountable to Turkey Hill Food Safety and Quality Principles.
Support SR Leadership initiatives and apply continuous-improvement and lean methodologies.
Engage and coach associates and cross-functional teams to define and implement process-improvement projects that provide value to the customer.
Perform duties in accordance with established GMP and FSMA guidelines, SQF food safety and quality standards, and corporate and regulatory quality, GLP, and safety regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Travel to clients, customers, or other work sites as needed.