Production Manager - 2nd Shift

SUMMARY: Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the production process. Maintains production within specific guidelines set forth for efficiency, labor cost, product rework and waste.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

• Assists in managing all facets of the Production operations to produce the highest quality product possible.
• Responsible for managing and training all the associates within the production operations.
• Works closely with the Human Resources Department on personnel, payroll and safety issues including employee training.
• Responsible for complying with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and U.S. Department of Agricultural (USDA).
• Responsible for meeting the specifications and standards set by the Quality Assurance operations to minimize consumer
• complaints.
• Responsible for routinely conducting hazard analysis, and for compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards to meet applicable annual plant certifications (e.g., forklift training, lock out/tag out, fire drills, submitting timely accident reports and working on accident prevention).
• Responsible for assisting in maximizing plant efficiency, customer service, (e.g., with Sales, Consumers, and on time delivery). Responsible for maintaining an adequate (not excessive) labor force to meet business needs and promote
• efficient interdepartmental communication.
• Responsible for the effective and efficient use of resources to meet established quality, safety, and productivity standards
• Direct monitoring of the processes and related activities to ensure and validate that the quality, safety, and productivity standards are met and being followed.
• Provides support and leadership to line leads and supervisors, maximizing and developing their skills and abilities to perform their duties
• Directly engaged in the daily activities within the different processes, having a good understanding of the causes of the down time, planning, and initiating action items
• Effective planning for the efficient use of the available resources, to anticipate constrains, and to have a contingency plan
• Participate in daily meeting providing valuable detailed information to improve the operation, sharing and communication of valuable information obtained from same meetings
• Responsible for assisting in all payroll reporting and payroll check distribution, budgeting and cost control (e.g., raw product yield, material shrinkage, labor efficiency), and scheduling.
• Review work schedules and make changes to better utilize resources and to reduce/eliminate overtime
• Ensure cleanliness of the plant throughout the shift, including production floor, label room, storage warehouse, etc.
• Ensure start up is smooth and strong meeting the established starting time for each of the processes
• Ensure proper product flow, including the balancing of the lines to have a continuous flow of product avoiding surges or gaps
• Work with the scheduler and ensure schedule is being followed to maximize efficiency
• Ensure a safe work environment for the employees and visitors
• Disciplinary actions & rewards
• Responsible for performing other duties as assigned.
• Consistent, fair & ethical treatment of all employees. No discrimination or preferential treatment
• Responsible for all Material Inventory: Shrink, proper rotation FIFO, Expiration dates, and dumping of expired product

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Manages leads in the Production process. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems, and treating all employees with respect and dignity.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree from four-year College/University; or three to five years related experience and/ or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of associates or customers. Bilingual in English and Spanish preferable.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, area, circumference, and volume.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to grasp complex concepts easily and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Must be able to operate a personal computer and a 10 key calculator. Must complete the following training regarding: Associate Handbook, Reasonable Suspicion/Substance Abuse Policy, Pertinent Labor Laws (Fair Labor Standards Act, Family Medical Leave Act, Americans With Disabilities Act, Sexual Harassment/Discrimination, EEOC/DFEH, and any other laws as required), Lockout/Tag out, Hazardous Chemical Safety Training, Fire drills, Hazard Analysis, Accident Reporting, Protective Safety Equipment, Good Manufacturing Practices, HACCP, Quality Control Overview, Handling consumer complaints, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) standards.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/ or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to extreme cold. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.