Production Manager

Link Snacks•New Glarus, WI

About The Position

The Production Manager manages and coordinates activities across all production areas, including cleaning, operations, and equipment upkeep. The role determines the direction, coordination, and evaluation of production areas and carries out responsibilities in accordance with company policies and procedures. The manager oversees production across all shifts, coordinates schedules and procedures to meet production plans, investigates production issues, and works with maintenance and Continuous Improvement (CI) to resolve mechanical and process problems and identify improvements. The role supports Lean Manufacturing, quality, preventive maintenance, workplace conditions, and timely startups. The position also oversees staffing, hiring, training, attendance, performance reviews, coaching and discipline, timekeeping, and interpretation of company policies. The manager provides direct or indirect supervision to production team members and fosters a culture of personnel and food safety, openness, accountability, professionalism, initiative, and high-quality work. Some travel is required (10%).

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 2 years of food-industry experience and prior supervisory experience.
Proven understanding of food-industry manufacturing operations.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with all levels of management and employees.
Effective leadership, problem-solving, planning, presentation, and employee-motivation skills.
Computer skills, including internet navigation and Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Management skills and a proven track record managing production.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, identify and address problems, meet deadlines, and stay within budget.
Ability to travel as required; the posting indicates travel of 10%.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
Five or more years of successful supervisory experience in a food manufacturing environment.
An associate degree or higher may be considered in place of two years of experience.

Responsibilities

Perform duties in accordance with OSHA and company safety standards, including LOTO and use of PPE; enforce safety rules and maintain safety equipment.
Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area; report accidents and deficiencies, complete accident investigations, and ensure safety devices are installed and working properly.
Monitor the work environment for food safety hazards, including condensation.
Oversee production across all shifts and coordinate work schedules and procedures to meet production schedules.
Analyze and resolve production problems, assist team members in resolving issues, investigate production issues, and identify root causes and corrective actions.
Ensure timely production startups; develop and maintain SOPs and work instructions.
Coordinate with maintenance management and production personnel on production-related mechanical problems.
Complete, route, and maintain required documentation and records in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Follow Lean Manufacturing processes and support team building, consistency in quality, preventive maintenance, productive work, and good workplace conditions.
Identify and recommend process improvements and work with CI to determine ideal rates, staffing, and procedures.
Ensure team members follow GMPs, training requirements, prerequisite programs, SOPs, and SSOPs.
Ensure team members are trained in safety, sanitation, chemical handling, and GMPs; implement and monitor new-hire and ongoing training.
Maintain appropriate staffing, including interviewing and hiring team members.
Ensure supervisors maintain attendance records; address poor attendance through counseling, coaching, or discipline as appropriate.
Conduct performance reviews and provide coaching or discipline consistently and promptly.
Review, correct, and approve timekeeping records to ensure accurate pay each pay period.
Interpret company and safety policies for team members and provide direct or indirect supervision to production team members.
Build a culture that values personnel safety and food safety, openness, accountability, professionalism, positive behavior, initiative, and innovation.
Recognize team member effort and achievement, build positive work relationships, and discuss work goals and actual output with team members.
Identify potential leaders and develop their capabilities through Individual Development Plans (IDPs).
Ensure processes are followed to achieve the highest level of quality.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as necessary.