Production Manager

Carolina Beverage • Cold Spring, MN

8h • $70,000 - $75,000 • Onsite

About The Position

These Lead positions are responsible to assist Bottle Shop Production Manager and Production Supervisors in training new employees in these areas along with ensuring plant processes in their assigned area is being met to help exceed customer expectations and continue to meet productivity goals.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to read and interpret in English.
• Have a strong mechanical background and ability to troubleshoot
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records
• Position must be able to communicate with all levels of employees, vendors, customers and visitors.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with SAP or other inventory management systems
• Experience with GMP and/or HACCP regulations
• Knowledge working in Outlook, Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and use of customer portals
• 2-3 years’ experience in a high speed Production environment
• Previous lead/management experience

Responsibilities

• Ensure that the new production line initiatives meet organizational objectives this will include changes to technology and systems, changes to business processes and changes in organizational structure and job roles.
• Strive to achieve quick adoption of change and ensure efficient understanding and training in order to achieve organizational proficiency to handle new initiatives and projects.
• Manages, trains and schedules for production team for assigned shifts. Assists them with proper production crewing to maintain labor cost and efficiencies.
• Coordinates with necessary departments to develop procedures on processes that affect production. Responsible for evaluating and continuous improvement of these processes.
• Recommends and initiates personnel actions of hourly employees with leads, such as hiring, performance evaluations, promotions, and disciplinary measures.
• Examines and monitors operations, systems and facilities.
• Ensures the highest standards of safety and cleanliness are developed, met and maintained throughout the production facility, and comply with audit requirements.
• Learns and applies new packaging procedures that are best for the company.
• Assists and advises scheduling group on production schedule to ensure efficient use of production lines and personnel.
• Attends department head meetings to keep group apprised of any issues or concerns in the production area.
• Attends and provides training on new processes and equipment. This may include self study.
• Acts as liaison for production processes for customer and vendor visits.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Competitive medical, HSA and FSA plans, dental, and vision coverage options for you and your family. Coverage begins the 1st of the month following 60 days.
• Paid Time Off: Paid Time off and paid holidays to ensure work-life balance.
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) with company match to help you plan for the future beginning 1st of the month following 6 months
• Bonuses: Monthly performance-based bonuses
• Employee Assistance Program: Support services for personal, work, and life challenges.
• Life and Disability Insurance: Life insurance, AD&D insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Free Uniforms
• Referral Bonuses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED