Production Manager

Produce Careers•South Haven, MI

13d•Onsite

About The Position

An industry leading agriculture company is seeking a Production Manager to join their team based at their Michigan facility. The Production Manager will be responsible for the overall success of the team and department with the day-to-day emphasis on production scheduling, order fulfillment, personnel training, succession planning, job descriptions, system inputs and accuracy, lot number and load list priority management, shrink management, yield optimization, OSHA safety compliance. Exhibits strong communication leadership working with other packing facilities between supply, logistics, and sales.

Requirements

Fresh Foods/CPG Experience
Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent Industry Experience
2+ years Operations Experience
Basic skills in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, Word & PowerPoint
Leadership qualities (positively affect/influence others/delegate responsibility)
Excellent verbal, written, and general communication skills
Possession of key competencies, including conflict management, business negotiation, organization and decision-making

Responsibilities

Enforce all company policies and procedures.
Prepare all paperwork required in a neat, legible, and timely manner.
Maintain an efficient and productive line of cooperation and communication with other departments and support groups.
Organize and update operating procedures on an ongoing basis.
Maintain a high level of morale in all areas of production by responding to employee needs, recognizing achievement, and providing ongoing training programs.
Meet and maintain all related company objectives and efficiency standards for: Pounds, cases per man hour Yield Safety Sanitation Quality Product specification Overtime
Train an assistant to assume all related duties on days off, illness, vacation, or out-of-plant workdays.
Hiring new employees
Disciplinary procedures
Performance reviews and pay increases
Ensure that products are produced efficiently while maintaining the standards of quality set by the company.