Production Manager

Klosterman Baking Co • Springfield, OH

17d • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Manager is responsible for the Production Department. The Production Manager will operate the Production Department with the company goals of safe, quality food and achieving the financial goals of Klosterman Baking Company. The Production Manager will oversee the production of all finished products to comply with all laws, policies, and food safety regulations. During the absence of the General Manager the Operation Manager will substitute the overall responsibility of food safety. This position reports to the General Manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in food science, Engineering, Operations Management, or similar
• SQF Practitioner or HACCP certification

Nice To Haves

• Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt
• Qualifications from the Bakery industry

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day functions of the production department
• Hold weekly supervisor meetings to keep the department functioning with a list of priorities
• Report on daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual results of the production department
• Oversee and guide the multi-shift production department
• Maintain and Execute Operation initiatives
• Support Company-wide initiatives such as Food Safety and Strategic Planning
• Participate in plant and company teams including HACCP, Recovery, Food Safety and Defense, Safety, and Crisis Management
• Attend daily 9:30 A.M. Meetings, weekly Safety Meetings, monthly Food Safety Team Meetings (except December), and weekly Food Safety Walks
• Operate the production department with the company goals of safe, quality food and achieving the operational goals of Klosterman Baking Company
• Lead by example by demonstrating the expected food safety culture
• Ensure departments & operations are appropriately staffed & organizationally aligned to meet food safety objectives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager