Sr. Production Manager

Perfetti Van Melle•Rockford Township, IL

1d•$140,000 - $170,000•Onsite

About The Position

Perfetti Van Melle - one of the world's largest manufacturers and distributors of confectionery and chewing gum with global brands that are being enjoyed in more than 150 countries worldwide - is seeking a Senior Production Manager to join our Operations Team based in Rockford, IL. WHAT YOU WILL DOThe Sr. Production Manager directs and coordinates all production activities, with strong safety leadership, for the manufacturing of high quality product at optimum cost to meet required sales needs. The Production Manager will plan resources, communicate objectives, and lead the execution of the production plan for all production lines. The Production Manager will collaborate with other plant leaders in growing and improving standards and processes. Specific responsibilities for this role includes:

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
10+ years of manufacturing experience, ideally in a food manufacturing environment with 5+ years in a position of leadership.
Must have experience with TPM and 5S principles.
Prior leadership experience, guiding teams to achieve business objectives.
Previous supervisory experience including employee hiring, engagement, coaching, development, performance reviews, and discipline.
Knowledge and experience with relevant food manufacturing requirements: OSHA, FDA, GMPs, HACCP, and other applicable regulations.
Knowledge and experience with manufacturing best practices: TPM, Lean, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement.
Excellent communicator: oral & written. Communication style able to flex to audience ranging from delivering presentations to executive team to engaging in conversations with team members on the plant floor.
Strong leadership skills and interpersonal skills. Acts as servant leader to team.
Strong organizational skills, follow through, and the ability to work independently.
Ability to serve as a change agent, to effectively communicate and champion changes.
Analytical skills, using data to prioritize, focus efforts.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and easily adapt to changing situations.
Ability to balance and achieve positive results in the areas of safety, quality, delivery, cost and employee relations.
Ability to delegate responsibility and authority necessary for the department to function effectively. While retaining overall accountability for results.

Responsibilities

Motivates, supports, and provides guidance to production team members, including Value Stream Supervisors.
Directs production staffing planning activities, as well as the production spending budget for production related tools & supplies, to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
Maintains high standards for safety, quality, and plant cleanliness.
Establishes and executes training & development plans for the production team.
Leads problem-solving, and improvement initiatives to close gaps for KPIs.
Upholds plant standards & ensures accountability for production team.
Implements TPM/Lean continuous improvement best practices, coordinating with C.I. Manager.
Coordinates with safety, quality, maintenance, HR, continuous improvement, & training leadership to develop, improve, and implement standards.
Participates in long-range strategic planning for key operational initiatives & equipment/facility improvements.