Production Manager

Mizkan Americas, Inc.

Job Description

Location:

Job Title: PRODUCTION MANAGER

Department: Operations

Reports To: Plant Manager

FLSA Status: Exempt

Backup: Plant Manager or Bottling Supervisor

COMMENTS: This job description reflects assignment of essential functions, it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

SUMMARY: The Production Manger is responsible for the overall operations of the bottling, bulk, milling, mustard, and scheduling.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Direct the day-to-day operations of the production facility through department supervisors and support staff.
• Analyze manufacturing, personnel, materials, logistics, and other problems.
• Build a strong, achievement-oriented team by using the appropriate mix of hiring, delegation, training, monitoring, feedback, coaching, motivation, mentoring, and employee retention techniques.
• Ensure production staff enforces company policies and procedures, plant-wide safety and security rules, and employee rules of conduct.
• Integrate organizational changes and new processes.
• Ensure customer satisfaction through corrective and preventive actions and the application of continuous product quality improvements.
• Ensure plant sanitation and quality standards are consistent with federal, state, local, and company requirements.
• Interface with AIB, Kosher Council, State/Federal agencies (FDA, OSHA, EPA, etc.), third party auditors, and other regulatory agencies. Address issues pertaining to product quality, wastewater treatment, air quality, etc.
• Develop departmental budgets. Manage and control expenditures and variances.
• Manage assets and ensure inventory accuracy.
• Reduce scrap and waste and initiate other cost reduction activities throughout the facility.

• Hire, train, monitor, discipline, evaluate, and develop employees
• Ensure adherence to applicable quality & manufacturing standards, & GMPs
• Analyze & resolve problems relating to product quality, product quantity, processes, materials, scrap, waste, personnel, etc.
• Provide technical assistance to operators in resolution of production problems

• Oversee the development, implementation, and adherence of SOP's that result in improved product quality and efficiency levels.
• Promote operational excellence throughout the plant.
• Responsible for Food Quality, Safety and Legality.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3 - 5 years of related management experience within a food processing, bottling, liquid filling/blending and/or consumer goods manufacturing/packaging environment.
• Associate's Degree or equivalent is preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree is a plus.
• Must posses the ability to work with all levels of employees in the organization.
• Solid understanding of Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Maintenance, Transportation, Packaging and Safety,

• Must be well organized, results oriented, & have effective problem solving ability
• Must possess strong leadership & team building skills
• Must be computer literate - Microsoft Office Programs & AS 400 is desirable

• Good organizational skills
• Show good judgment and sound reasoning skills
• Ability to delegate authority
• Must have a strong floor presence and be able to interact effectively with people at all levels.
• Ability to lift and move over 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation is required.