Production Manager Filling Operations

The Production Manager Filling Operations is responsible for and oversees the production processes of the filling and mixing departments. They coordinate all activities to ensure adequate personnel and resources are available and production and budgets are met. The production manager reports directly to the operations manager.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage the day-to-day activities of the production and mixing departments.
• Manage assigned supervisors.
• Determine department needs such as workforce and raw materials and plan all department activities in collaboration with the planning, purchasing, maintenance and shipping & warehousing departments.
• Ensure Good Manufacturing Practices are being followed.
• Lead the continuous improvement processes and line balancing initiatives.
• Develop, update, and publish Standard Operating Procedures for all department tasks and make sure they are being followed.
• Enforce health and safety precautions and make sure personnel receive proper training.
• Ensure assigned personnel wear proper PPE.
• Develop and monitor productivity metrics for the production and mixing departments.
• Write and conduct personnel performance reviews, provide mentoring, coaching and disciplinary activities for assigned personnel.
• Ensure quality standards are followed and collaborate with the quality and compliance departments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree in related field a plus.
• 5+ years of production management experience required.
• Experience in bottling or chemical environments preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word and Excel, etc.
• Knowledge of SAP preferred.

Skills & Abilities:

• Strong organization and problem-solving skills.
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple departments.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Detail oriented.
• Work Independently.