Production Area Manager

The primary role of the Production Area Manager is to oversee specific aspects of production operations and warehouse and maximize operational, financial, and quality performance in a manner that achieves our annual goals. Measurements include but are not limited to positive results in production efficiency, performance, product quality, compliance with specifications, customer satisfaction, operational flexibility, and continuous improvement.

The Production Area Manager provides leadership to all employees within the facility in a manner that drives productivity, creates engagement, and maintains a safe work environment.  As a key member of the operations management team, this role includes active participation in business planning, operations projects, and key initiatives, and developing positive cross-functional/plant interactions. On occasion, the position may provide backup for the Plant Manager.

Responsibilities"

• Oversee plants operations and the effective implementation of operational plans. Includes organizing, deploying, and measuring quarterly, monthly, weekly, and day-to-day operations.
• Establish production goals, objectives and standards, and work towards their attainment.
• Oversee and monitor operational budgets.
• Drives the alignment of our production processes towards maximum efficiency, customer service levels, inventory turn goals and capacity/utilization/staffing requirements.
• Assist in achieving target customer service levels and inventory turn levels based on forecast error and bias trends and manufacturing capacity/flexibility.
• Assures product quality by practicing and enforcing certification (HACCP, GMPs, SQF, ISO, etc.) requirements in all aspects of plant production. As required, prepares for, and responds to audit requirements.
• Ensures the development and application of SOPs essential for dairy operations and processes.
• Identify areas of improvement to reduce costs and improve yields.
• Ensure safety standards, specifications, and policies are met or exceeded.
• Monitor and enforce the application of safety standards and practices
• Develop and maintain a team-based work environment by providing leadership, direction, coaching, training, and clear and consistent communication.
• Identify, assemble, and manage human resources required to complete production processes within the I.e., structure, performance development program, and/or employee relations. Consults with the Plant Manager as required.
• Identify and fulfill training needs including mandatory compliance training, maintenance of certifications, standard operating procedures, and new/revised processes/procedures.
• Works collaboratively and maintains essential communications with other company departments to achieve plant operational results. I.E. Quality Assurance, Warehousing, Maintenance, Finance/Purchasing, and Human Resources

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of progressive production experience in food manufacturing, preferably dairy operations.
• 3+ years in management at a plant facility.
• Bachelor’s degree/Diploma in Science, Business or Engineering (Food, Manufacturing or Process).
• Experience working under the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) – FDA and ISO systems.
• Knowledge & application of lean manufacturing principles.
• Proven experience and proficiency in MS Office and working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems. 
• Capability to work with internal departments, external partners, and diverse personalities and promote positive relationships with all levels of the organization.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, including sensitivity to and experience working with people of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities.
• Conflict management skills with the ability to reach satisfactory resolutions effectively among all involved parties.

We Offer:

• Health
• Dental
• RRSP matching
• Life & disability insurance