Overview
The Production Manager will be responsible for the for the day-to-day operations of the raw department. Key areas of responsibility include planning and directing the daily operations, ensuring priorities and protocols are achieved, while managing people, cost effectiveness, quality, accuracy, and safety to all performance standards.
Pay Range: $75,000 – $100,000 per year
Responsibilities
· Lead, motivate, and supervise production staff, providing guidance, coaching, and training as necessary.
· Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and safety regulations.
· Coordinate with the materials management team to ensure the timely receipt and availability of raw materials for production.
· Monitor production processes to identify bottlenecks, resolve issues, and ensure smooth operations.
· Track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as production output, efficiency, quality and safety.
· Drive initiatives to improve productivity, reduce waste, and optimize resource utilization.
· Reviews production orders or schedules to ascertain product data such as types, quantities, and specifications of products and scheduled delivery dates in order to plan department operations.
· Responsible for quick and timely feedback to Plant Manager on all exceptions regarding productivity, downtime, quality, yield, cost and safety, and managing the correction of areas which are out of acceptable parameters.
· Participate in department meetings in the planning process, along with the testing and development of techniques/processes.
· Resolves worker grievances or submits unsettled grievances to Human Resources for action.
· Review and enforce the Company’s food safety, quality and regulatory standards.
· Other duties as assigned.
· Works evenings and weekends as required.
Qualifications
– Proven experience working in a manufacturing facility, preferably in a managerial role
– Strong mechanical knowledge to oversee assembly line processes
– Proficiency in using hand tools, power tools, and operating machinery
– Ability to fabricate and assemble products according to specifications
– Familiarity with warehouse operations and inventory management
– Experience working in a factory setting with knowledge of production equipment
– Forklift certification is a plus but not required
– Excellent leadership and communication skills to effectively manage a team
Bachelor’s degree (B. A.) or equivalent; or four to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
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 customers or employees of organization.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand for long hours, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and 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 ability to adjust focus. All employees must wear ear protection at all times while in the plant.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed, but are not to be seen as a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. RRNC is an At-Will Employer.