Production Manager ZFS

Zeeland Farm Services I•Blissfield, MI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the leadership and management of all production areas of the facility to produce products and direct activities so that approved products are processed on-schedule, within quality standards and meet cost objectives.

Requirements

In-depth knowledge of the production processes and technology is required.
Working knowledge of plant equipment and safety.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to effectively manage a diverse team.
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities
Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyze data and make data-driven decisions.
Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Ability to build relationships with internal and external customers.
Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and senior level management.
Proficiently working with various software programs.
Ability to maintain good attendance habits.
Abide by all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description.
Abide by company’s safety, quality, environmental and HR policies at all times.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s in chemical, industrial or mechanical engineering or business administration, or a 4-year degree in related discipline, preferred.
A minimum of 3 years’ experience supervising others in a significant segment of a large manufacturer or the entire operation of a smaller manufacturer, preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in planning & directing production activities and establishes production priorities for product in keeping with effective operations and cost factors.
Responsible for coordination of problem resolution as a result of equipment failure or operating problems.
Maintain accurate production records on a daily, weekly, and/or monthly basis of key production variables.
Manage staffing & training for the direct reports with adequate amount of overhead.
Communicates regularly with all necessary personnel, both individually and as a group to ensure consistent operation among the shifts.
Conducts employee performance reviews based on job descriptions to determine competency, knowledge, and development needs of all necessary personnel.
Initiate, coordinate, and carry out all production related projects.
Support continuous improvement.
Formulate and recommend operations policies and programs that guide the organization in maintaining and improving its competitive position and the profitability of the operation.
Ensure use and inventories of processed chemicals and all other supplies are monitored.
Provides a “Customer Service” attitude when interacting with internal and external customers while accomplishing work, production, and achieving quality standards.
Enforce all safety, health, environmental and food/feed safety policies, and procedures.
Maintains a clean, orderly, and safe workstation/environment at all times.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Carry out and oversee interviewing, selecting, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.