Print Production Manager jobs in Rockford, IL

The Production Manager supervises and directs daily plant operations to assure an efficient and coordinated work effort and to maintain production at the desired level consistent with quality, cost and sanitary standards. Oversees all production and sanitation supervisors. Direct reports include the Production, Sanitation, and Packaging Supervisors.

Essential Functions

 (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions)

• Consistently strives to meet established quality standards.
• Works to ensure that production meets production standards daily.
• Provides direction to shift supervisors to ensure efficient and effective workflow.
• Takes appropriate actions to maximize production yields.
• Effectively uses available resources to formulate action plans for process improvements, cost reduction, quality improvement, work simplification.
• Enforces compliance with all safety rules and regulations taking prompt action concerning any potential safety hazards. 
• Responsible for assigned shift personnel including making hiring decisions, orientation and training of new employees, coaching, feedback, development, recognition, and discipline.
• Follows and enforces plant/company rules/procedures and complies with applicable regulatory standards.
• Schedules personnel to meet production schedules.
• Responsible for positive employee relations through effective interpersonal skills.
• Responsible for shift reports including logs, quality, equipment needs.
• Coordinates with supervisors to ensure smooth transition from shift to shift.
• Oversees and develops training requirements for production employees.
• Responsible for adhering to all quality system requirements.
• Ensures compliance with all regulatory rules and regulations relating to food plant sanitation and the environment.
• Responsible to meet quality, customer and religious requirements for this position.
• Responsible for implementing and following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s).
• Must be flexible with work schedule, work overtime and weekends as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.