What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Manager position at UTZ Brands, Inc?
Utz Quality Foods is seeking a Production Manager to join our team of manufacturing professionals at the RW Garcia Plant in Lincolnton, NC. Reporting to the Plant Manager, this position is essential to the successful operation of our facility. The production manager will be responsible for scheduling production and maintaining plant efficiency. Ideal candidates will have experience in leading others as well as exceptional problem-solving skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee and monitor the production process and draw up production schedules.
- Monitor product standards and implement quality control programs.
- Ensure the product is cost-effective.
- Liaise among different departments, e.g., suppliers, and managers.
- Estimate costs and set quality standards.
- Ensure that products are produced on time and are of good quality.
- Work with managers to implement the company’s policies and goals.
- Ensure that health and safety guidelines are followed.
- Assist in coordinating and setting up Standard Operation Procedures for all production operations.
- Ensure planned KPI’s of efficiency and performance are met or executed.
- Ensure implementation and evolution of safety procedures.
- Implement and drive continuous improvement activities through the implementation of the change management process and best practices.
- Produce safe quality products in an efficient manner.
- Ensure that all samples are produced and directed.
- Conduct performance evaluations and execute disciplinary actions for employees.
- Develop and track improvement in the reduction of planned regular and overtime hours.
- Track the competencies of employees and provide leadership and development as required to achieve the objectives.
- Ensure all production employees are cross-trained on each machine.
- Ensure that ample employees are scheduled for weekly cleaning and sanitization.
Spreading Joy Through Food!
Here at Utz, we have a passion for food that our associates enjoy creating, our consumers love, and our customers choose. Our renowned family of brands includes Utz, Golden Flake, Good Health, TGI Friday’s, On the Border, Bachman, and Zapp’s. We provide a supportive, caring and inclusive environment that offers opportunities for career growth and advancement. We believe it is important to help take care of our associates by providing benefits, resources, and programs that ensure they live their healthiest lives. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision plans, an employer match 401k, a profit-sharing plan, an employee stock purchase plan and much more. Join OneUtzTeam and help us spread joy through food for generations to come!
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.