Production Engineering Manager jobs in High Point, NC

Who are we?
Since 2004, KIND has been on a mission to create a kinder and healthier world - one snack and one act at a time. Its iconic KIND© bars - made with real, recognizable ingredients - sparked the growth of an entirely new healthy snacking category. Today, KIND has a family of more than 80 snacks that offer solutions for a variety of occasions. All of KIND's products lead with a nutrient-dense first ingredient - whole nuts, whole grains or whole fruit - and do not contain genetically engineered ingredients, sugar alcohols or artificial sweeteners.

Inspired by the belief that acts of kindness can be a transformative force for good, both the KIND brand and The KIND Foundation seek to inspire kindness and empathy.

We're looking for passionate collaborators to help us become the foremost leader in health & wellness and positively impact society along the way. If you're looking to be a part of an inspiring, energetic and entrepreneurial environment, you’ve found the right place.

What You’ll Do….

As the production manager, you are directly responsible for leading, overseeing and assisting in day-to-day operations. You will manage, mentor, and develop a team who ultimately ensure our customers have a great experience. And this is how you will do it…

• Lead and coach Supervisors and Team Members in a high-speed food manufacturing and packaging environment
• Conduct safety audits & visual checks, champion all safety and ergonomic activities for the department and helps to develop and meet plant safety goals
• Utilize assigned resources to maximize manufacturing output, minimize waste/downtime, improve capacity and efficiencies, and maintain product quality and integrity
• Support all guidelines and conduct internal audits on GMPs. Assist with Quality Control programs to safeguard product quality. Assist on internal audits for HACCP, FDA and SQF
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of internal ERP system for proper inventory control, FIFO, and traceability
• Develop and assist with employee training and documentation to ensure all team members are trained properly
• Consult with engineering and maintenance relative to modification of machines and equipment to improve production and quality of products
• Plan and direct production activities and establishes production priorities for products in keeping with effective operations and cost factors
• Utilize Deacom and RedZone effectively
• Review and analyzs production, quality control, maintenance, and operational reports to determine causes of nonconformity with product formulations, and operating or production problems
• Lead and/or participate in continuous improvement / productivity initiatives
• Monitor team member time daily. Approves PTO, assign incident points, assign team member to correct work area and correct missed punches

You are…

• A natural team player and relationship builder, excited by the opportunity to partner with team members cross-functionally
• A self-aware and inspirational leader
• A conceptual thinker with a disciplined process focused approach to business initiatives with strong entrepreneurial inclination
• Someone who understands how to see the human in front of them
• Accountable for your results and how those are achieved
• Curious with a constant desire to learn and seek improvement
• A collaborator who doesn’t shy away from change
• Genuine in your desire to help make the world a kinder place, committing to always spreading and celebrating kindness

You have….

• Minimum of 4 years of experience leading teams in a high-volume process, packaging, or manufacturing environment, preferably in the Consumer Package Goods Industry
• BS preferred, ideally in a technical discipline or Food Science
• Sense of urgency and can-do attitude
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience ERP systems such as Deacom and Redzone
• Manufacturing or Consumer Packaged Goods experience highly preferred
• The ability to lift up to 25 lbs., frequently walk and stand, and occasionally push and pull racks or carts
• Communication skills to work with all levels of the organization from manufacturing team members to senior leadership team
• Demonstrated ability to function effectively in stressful, fast-paced situations, with the personal leadership to influence and positively motivate self and peers
• Proven track record of managing significant growth including staffing and training additional shifts or implementing alternate scheduling arrangements for maximum efficiency
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.

What you’ll bring to KIND

• Ability to roll up your sleeves to get things done while also having a strategic mindset
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze data, understand trends and develop recommendations for action based on the analysis
• Strong business acumen; Ownership mindset and consistent delivery on commitments
• A partnership and relationship-based approach to working across our organization
• Passion for seeking the best solutions for the long-term
• A willingness to challenge our “way of work” to maximize our resources and enhance our success

What KIND offers

• Competitive compensation, paid time off and holidays
• Paid volunteer hours as we seek to be KINDer to our community
• Excellent health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, with options to fit you & your family’s needs
• A 401(k) plan including company matching to save for your future
• Tuition and training reimbursement program
• A diverse and accepting environment
• The opportunity and responsibility to be KIND everyday

EEO
At KIND, we are committed to an inclusive workplace where diversity in all its forms is championed. KIND is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and we are an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you require special accommodation, please let us know.

From: KIND