Sr. Production Manager

Perfetti Van Melle•Rockford Township, IL

49d•$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, is seeking a Senior Production Manager to join their Operations Team in Rockford, IL. This role directs and coordinates all production activities, with a strong emphasis on safety leadership, to ensure the manufacturing of high-quality products at an optimal cost to meet sales demands. The Production Manager will be responsible for planning resources, communicating objectives, and leading the execution of the production plan across all production lines. Collaboration with other plant leaders to enhance standards and processes is also a key aspect of this position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
10+ years of manufacturing experience, ideally in a food manufacturing environment.
5+ years in a leadership position.
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.