Production Manager

Agropur•Jerome, ID

18d•$121,200 - $151,500•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Production Manager in Jerome, Idaho. The Production Manager is responsible for maintaining a productive, cost-efficient and high-quality production operation; providing daily coordination and oversight of area department activities. Oversee the area department production operations of the facility. Works with Quality Assurance to manage production activities necessary for the effective implementation and maintenance of food safety and quality plans and pre-requisite programs. Responsible for area department budgets and cost reduction activities. Drive the delivery of operational excellence through excellent execution via the use of operational improvement tools such as AOS, Run to Target, Focused Improvement, and Direction Setting. Inspect products to verify conformance to specifications and direct/oversee setup and adjustments of machines to maintain the quality of the products produced. Ensure all production employees are trained and have a complete understanding of all Standard Operating Procedures and work methods related to Safety, Quality, and Production of the manufacturing processes in the facility. Manage and coordinate activities of workers engaged in manufacturing, ensuring all aspects of production are handled at the highest level of quality. Ensure all areas of the plant are following company standard GMP’s in their daily production runs. Share responsibility for all aspects of plant functions as it relates to production. Ensure that all routine functions and mandatory paperwork are performed accurately and completed at the required frequencies. Work with plant, corporate and client personnel to resolve day-to-day production tasks/needs as they arise. Drive training and coaching to ensure compliance with Safety standards and incident prevention. Work directly with research and development and/or technical manager on customer product initiatives, adjustments to process and raw material assessment.

Requirements

Minimum seven (7) years of experience in manufacturing required
Minimum three (3) years of experience in a dairy and/or food production plant required
Minimum two (2) years supervisory experience required
Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Business, Operations Management, or any other related field preferred. Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

Maintaining a productive, cost-efficient and high-quality production operation
Providing daily coordination and oversight of area department activities
Overseeing the area department production operations of the facility
Managing production activities necessary for the effective implementation and maintenance of food safety and quality plans and pre-requisite programs
Managing area department budgets and cost reduction activities
Driving the delivery of operational excellence through excellent execution via the use of operational improvement tools such as AOS, Run to Target, Focused Improvement, and Direction Setting
Inspecting products to verify conformance to specifications and directing/overseeing setup and adjustments of machines to maintain the quality of the products produced
Ensuring all production employees are trained and have a complete understanding of all Standard Operating Procedures and work methods related to Safety, Quality, and Production of the manufacturing processes in the facility
Managing and coordinating activities of workers engaged in manufacturing, ensuring all aspects of production are handled at the highest level of quality
Ensuring all areas of the plant are following company standard GMP’s in their daily production runs
Sharing responsibility for all aspects of plant functions as it relates to production
Ensuring that all routine functions and mandatory paperwork are performed accurately and completed at the required frequencies
Working with plant, corporate and client personnel to resolve day-to-day production tasks/needs as they arise
Driving training and coaching to ensure compliance with Safety standards and incident prevention
Working directly with research and development and/or technical manager on customer product initiatives, adjustments to process and raw material assessment