Production Manager

Kraft Heinz • Lowville, NY

14d • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Manager will participate in the QRMP audit and assist in the development of procedures and corrective actions. This role will oversee and lead the implementation of the QRMP (Quality Risk Management Process) system and operational standards. The Production Manager will adhere to Kraft Heinz quality standards to ensure product quality and Food Safety by following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), standard operating procedures (SOP’s) and Kraft Heinz specifications. This role is responsible for preparing departmental costs and variances related to productivity, planning, scheduling, and supplies. The Production Manager will organize and facilitate production line activities to ensure conformance to established requirements regarding quality, safety, employee relations, productivity, and cost scheduled volume outputs. This role involves working with various departments and employees to improve quality and productivity, supporting employee involvement in safety, problem-solving, and project planning, and fostering a team atmosphere. The Production Manager will monitor and update area practices and policies for compliance, work with the Product Supply Group in weekly scheduling, and prepare and follow up on all established records and reports. Strong communication across functions and with employees, vendors, and regulators is essential. The role includes monitoring productivity data, implementing safety measures, reporting on quality defect issues, and embracing KHMS principles for continuous improvement. The Production Manager will also assist with the supervision of the Production staff, including performance management and employee development.

Requirements

• 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment is required
• 5 years of progressive leadership experience in a manufacturing environment is required

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in business, Food Technology, or related degree is strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Participate in the QRMP audit and assist in the development of procedures and corrective actions.
• Oversee and lead the implementation of the QRMP (Quality Risk Management Process) system and operational standards.
• Adhere to Kraft Heinz quality standards to ensure product quality and Food Safety by following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), standard operating procedures (SOP’s) and Kraft Heinz specifications.
• Prepare departmental costs and variances with regard to productivity, short and long-range planning, labor scheduling, product scheduling, raw materials, packaging supplies, product weights, sanitation and housekeeping.
• Organize and facilitate production line activities to ensure conformance to established requirements regarding quality, safety, employee- relations, productivity and cost scheduled volume outputs.
• Work with Product Development, Suppliers, Engineering, Quality, and Factory Employees in finding innovative ways to improve the Quality and productivity of our Products.
• Support Employee involvement in Safety, Analytical Problem Solving, Project Planning, Vendor and Customer Relations, fostering a Team atmosphere.
• Monitor and update all area practices and policies for compliance.
• Work with Product Supply Group in weekly scheduling of the Packaging and Processing Area to optimize productivity.
• Prepare, distribute, and follow-up with regard to all established records, reports and/or forms.
• Ensure strong, effective communication across functions and with employees, vendors and government regulators.
• Monitor productivity data and help develop corrective action plans necessary to achieve annual productivity improvements.
• Implement safety measures for accident prevention through monthly departmental safety meetings and working with salaried Supervisors to ensure hourly employee compliance.
• Report on quality defect issues and help determine necessary corrective actions to eliminate repetitive failures.
• Embrace the KHMS principles necessary to accomplish these objectives and support the change management techniques to develop the culture of continuous improvement and engagement.
• Assist with the supervision of the Production staff including but not limited to performance management and employee development, etc.

Benefits

• Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs.
• Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.
• Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
• Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training
• Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
• Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

What This Job Offers

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