Job description

Plan, direct, and coordinate the work activities and resources necessary for manufacturing products in accordance with cost, quality, and quantity specifications. Operate with independence and autonomy during multiple shifts, as needed. Act in liaison role with Quality Assurance, Logistics and Sanitation and Maintenance departments. Ensure compliance with all federal and regulatory requirements that are common to the food industry. Manage production staff of three direct reports and up to 150 indirect reports

Essential Functions
Manage the daily operations of all production lines.
Review production schedules and production orders to make decisions concerning inventory requirements and work procedures, while considering budgetary limitations and time constraints.
Manage production leads, supervisors and indirectly manage logistics, sanitation and maintenance staff.
Review operations and consult with technical staff to resolve production or modification of machines or equipment to improve production.
Develop and implement production tracking and quality control systems - analyzing production, quality control, maintenance, and other operational reports, to detect and resolve production problems.
Ensure compliance with all federal, state and international regulatory requirements, including Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA and MIOSHA), Federal Drug Administration (FDA), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), British Retail Consortium (BRC), and applicable manufacturing and production principles.
Recommend short and long-term operating objectives in areas such as cost reduction, quality improvement, new product development and/or integration.
Interact with Quality, Human Resources, Research and Development, Maintenance, and other staff to maintain a positive working environment.
Assist in coordinating and supporting continuous improvement/lean initiatives within the facility.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Management or related discipline. Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a formal degree.
Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in the manufacturing and/or quality assurance of food products with knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control costs and other techniques for maximizing effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Previous experience in production management or supervision.
Demonstrated knowledge of federal, state and international regulatory laws and regulations (ie OSHA, FDA, USDA and BRC, etc.)
Familiarity with machines and tools, their design, uses, repair and maintenance.
Evidence of highly developed verbal, written and presentation communication skills with the ability to communicate information to a wide variety of audiences.
Demonstrated organization and planning skills and developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize and accomplish work goals.
Evidence of ability to analyze information, evaluate results and choose the best solution and solve problems.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma and other best practices techniques.

Working Conditions
This position is located in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to lift 25 pounds.

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